University of Huddersfield - Strategic Communication, Leadership and Sustainability with Professional Practice MSc

University of Huddersfield

Strategic Communication, Leadership and Sustainability with Professional Practice MSc

This course is designed for international students seeking practical work-based experiential learning. It is 18 months long, offering an additional 6-month placement opportunity. This allows students to apply their skills and techniques from the Master's degree in a UK environment after completing the 12-month taught program. The course emphasizes strategic communication and leadership, focusing on contemporary leaders' role in addressing societal challenges. It also focuses on sustainability issues, developing global business practitioners with intercultural sensitivity and environmental awareness. Students will explore clean growth challenges through circular economic thinking and responsible resource management. The course also offers an additional 6-month professional practice placement opportunity at the end of the 12-month taught program.

Entry Requirements

  • An Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, in any subject.
  • Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
  • If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5 (a minimum of TOEFL 550 (Computer Based Toefl 213) score) or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Career Prospects

  • PR Executive.
  • Project Manager.
  • Communications Manager.
  • Business Development Manager.
  • Management Consultant.

Course Details


Core modules

Leadership Power & Ethics
The Circular Economy and Responsible Source Management
Leading Managing and Developing People
Strategic Communication, Business and Society
Managing Sustainable Challenges
The Global Professional

Final Project

An opportunity to pursue an area that interests you or which you are passionate about comes in your choice of project. You have a choice of three routes: Research Route, Consultancy Route and New Venture Creation Route (subject to tutor approval).

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