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The programme has been developed in collaboration with employers and the content and assessment methods designed to develop a range of conceptual and analytical skills which will enhance professional practice within the participant’s own workplace.
This course is designed for new or established leaders who wish to enhance their leadership effectiveness, by developing the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes required to be effective in a leadership role and lay the foundation for development into more senior roles.
This course comprises 300 total learning hours, made up of:
This postgraduate level course will be delivered as six full days teaching, one day per month for 6 months, and the content will include:
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04/09/2025 |
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Leading Change (day 2 of 6) |
09/10/2025 |
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Leading Change (day 3 of 6) |
16/10/2025 |
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Leading Change (day 4 of 6) |
13/11/2025 |
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Leading Change (day 5 of 6) |
11/12/2025 |
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Leading Change (day 6 of 6) |
08/01/2026 |
The course provides 30 Level 7 credits that can be used in combination with related courses towards the achievement of a full Masters qualification, possibly through the University’s Customised Awards Scheme. The University offers a variety of related postgraduate courses to help you to achieve this, including postgraduate diplomas in Strategic Leadership, and a Work-Based Project.
The course is assessed through one assignment and will draw on the learning gained throughout the programme, integrated with the learner’s work-based development, to test and evidence professional and practical development.
The assessment is a narrative report of 3000 words comprising a critical analysis of an organisational issue relating to change management in the learner's work context, drawing on learning from the module, to test all learning outcomes.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
The programme is work based and as such, admission is subject to the learner being employed in an appropriate role throughout the duration of the programme.
Students will normally be expected to have a relevant level 6 qualification or appropriate experience in a business, management, or leadership subject area, at the discretion of the programme leader.
To be eligible to receive this course fully funded, you must be employed by a Sunderland-based business. If you are self-funding, your suitability will be assessed by an academic on completion of the application form.
The fee for this course is £1,125.
Please contact cpd@sunderland.ac.uk for further information.
We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact cpd@sunderland.ac.uk
Students may need to consider travel/accommodation costs for the summative on-campus exam.
This information was correct at the time of publication.