MA in Public Leadership

It will take two years to complete the Level 7, MA in Public Leadership qualification with a student intake every two years. The MA in Public Leadership is a part-time distance learning programme – you study at home or at work and we will provide course materials and lots of pointers to help you study.

• Attend one in-person event at the start of every module
• Join the online space to access resources and discussion forums
• Benefit from access to tutorials and webinars
• Complete your coursework – each module will take an average of three to four months, except the final one, a double module, which will take up to eight months. This includes private study time, attendance at teaching events and time spent learning from what you do in the workplace
• A total of 180 credits (divided between 5 modules with four modules equaling 30 credits each and one equaling 60 credits)

The MA in Public Leadership is £7,000 (£3,500 per year)*. The fee can be paid in instalments over two years with an initial non-refundable deposit of £400 which is due at the time of application. There will be an additional charge (subject to change annually) towards residential study days. In undertaking this course, you may incur further costs that are not included in the tuition fee. *‘Fees due to increase for the 2027 intake.

Course feeds include:

• Course materials
• Teaching from highly experienced and qualified tutors
• An online learning environment – online meeting and tutorial platform
• Virtual induction and study skills sessions
• Tutorials by mutual agreement
• Administration and record keeping
• University registration as you will be an official student at DMU
• Student support services – Full access to university libraries, online resources, learning guides and a specific DMU librarian contact.
• A fee to the university

As an integral part of your learning experience, the course offers three residential study days per year, which provide essential opportunities for in-depth study, practical application of knowledge, and valuable networking with peers and industry professionals. A contribution towards the costs of these study days is required in addition to the course tuition fees.

Student finance: As with any Masters programme, student finance may be available, please check with Student Finance England for more information.

For more information visit www.slcc.co.uk/community-governance or email [email protected]

The course is delivered by from highly experienced and qualified tutors through in person study days, online lectures and tutorials.

You will have access to De Montfort University online learning environment, and full access to university libraries, online resources, learning guides and a specific DMU librarian contact.