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Master of Senior Leadership in Management in HDA Top-up
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Senior Leadership in Management (HDA Top-up) is a 6-month full-time master's programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering a six-month top-up for graduates of the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship in management, Leading to the MSc.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Senior Leadership in Management in HDA Top-up. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules listed on the course page include Cultural Intelligence
- Innovation and Entrepreneurialism and Capstone Research Project.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways: Business analyst
- Operations coordinator
- Marketing or management roles
- Consulting support. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.
Curriculum
- 6-month full-time programme at Canterbury. Modules listed on the course page include Cultural Intelligence
- Innovation and Entrepreneurialism and Capstone Research Project. Ends with a dissertation or major project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer (course page): Senior Leader Apprenticeship - Level 7.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 63
- TOEFL iBT 4
- Oxford Test of English 118
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
- Academic Transcripts
- Identification Document
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
- 31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
- An academic reference
- Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
- Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £3,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kent Business School |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
290 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
The next deadline is 31 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £3,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 63, TOEFL iBT 4, Oxford Test of English 118, Duolingo 110.

