The Masters in Organisation Leadership combines a general focus on the leadership of organisations with a focus on the leadership of specific services and agency sectors. The programme, the only one of its kind in Scotland, brings together people from early childhood, schools, higher education, adult education and public service agencies through common leadership programmes.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

You will take three core courses, an optional course (selected from six options) and a dissertation. The programme offers intensive teaching days supported by substantial documentation on the University’s virtual learning environment Moodle.

You will get an insight into the differing leadership perspectives of your fellow students as well as an opportunity to develop your own specialised interest areas with individually oriented courses. Your progress through the programme will be immediately applicable in your real-life role.

Core courses

• Understanding leadership, including both the theory and styles of leadership and the practical issues facing leaders in times of change
• Practitioner Enquiry and Decision Making
• Personal study.

Optional courses

• Leadership in the childhood practice context
• Leadership in a school context 
• Leadership in a higher education context 
• Leadership in an adult or community context 
• Leadership in a children’s services context 
• Leadership in a public service context.

Career prospects

You should be able to further your leadership credentials within your current role. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral study.

Academic entry requirements

Normally a first degree with 2.75 GPA. Experience in a leadership role in a human service setting. In some cases substantial leadership experience and further educational activity can be used to enable an applicant to be offered a place. These exceptions will be decided on a case by case basis.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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