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BA (Hons) Leadership and Management Skills

3 Year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Business

Subject

Program Overview

This flexible, workplace-focused degree builds on the CertHE Skills for the Workplace and allows direct entry into Level 5. Delivered in convenient community settings, it blends management theory with real workplace experience. Modules are studied consecutively with face-to-face support. Learners apply theory through projects based on their own roles, keeping studies employer-relevant. The course can be studied on weekdays or weekends and offers a clear progression route to MBA pathways within the university’s postgraduate portfolio.

Curriculum & Modules

Level 4 (CertHE)

  • Academic Skills (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Digital Skills (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Effective Team Working and Communication (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Problem Solving and Decision Making (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Employability and Career Development (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (20 credits; compulsory).

Level 5 (DipHE & BA)

  • Understanding and Engaging Stakeholders (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Project Management (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Managing Business Information (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Organisational Culture (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills (20 credits; compulsory).

Level 6 (BA)

  • Strategic Management for Business (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Design Thinking and Innovation (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Leading and Implementing Change (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Research Methods for Business (20 credits; compulsory)

  • Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory).

What You'll Go On To Do

This degree is designed for individuals currently in or returning to the workplace, aiming to enhance employability and career progression. The programme equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to contribute effectively in dynamic, global work environments. Students will develop strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, alongside reflective practice and a mindset for lifelong learning—enabling them to make immediate and sustained impact in their professional roles.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

February, June, October

Fees

£9,000 per year

Entry Requirements

This programme is only available to Home students.

Successful completion of Level 4 CertHE Skills for the Workplace (120 credits).

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary