Teaching & modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
For every 15-credit module, we will typically provide 15 hours of synchronous or asynchronous learning, through activities such as lectures, seminars or online material, and we will expect you to typically undertake 135 hours of independent study. For your dissertation, we will typically provide 6 hours of discussion time with your supervisor, 15 hours of synchronous or asynchronous learning, and we will expect you to undertake 579 hours of independent study and project work. Students should note that the self-study aspect of every module is extremely important: the readings given to students are a compulsory and a key component of the learning experience.
|
Module |
Lectures and seminars |
Self-study |
|
Per 15-credit taught module |
Typically 15 hours. |
135 hours (including engaging with specially prepared module materials and self-guided learning). |
|
Dissertation module |
6 hours discussion time with supervisor. 15 teaching hours |
579 hours. |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment vary by module and may typically include group presentations, research and reflection project and online timed problem-solving assessments.
Your dissertation module will be assessed through a dissertation proposal and a dissertation.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Assessment
- Course Work
- Written Examinations
- Practical Examinations
- Dissertation
Modules
Course Structure
Programmes are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Global Leadership, Peace and Society (30 credits)
- Practicing Leadership (15 credits)
- Natural Resource Governance (15 credits)
- Governance of Security (15 credits)
- Research Methods in Global leadership (15 credits)
- Dissertation - Global Leadership (60 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to take 30 credits of level 7 optional modules (usually 2 x 15 credit modules). For students studying in person these may typically include:
- Gender, Leadership and Society (15 credits)
- Youth and Society in the Developing World (15 credits)
- African Issues in Global Affairs (15 credits)
- Building Gender-Inclusive Organisations and Outcomes (15 credits)
- President’s Global Leadership Award (15 credits)
- The State and Development in Africa and Asia (15 credits)
- Emerging Powers in Global Leadership (15 credits)
Up to 15 credits of level 7 optional modules may be taken from the modules offered in the Global Institutes, or any departments outside of the Global Institutes (subject to the Programme Convenor’s email approval and the agreement of the external department).
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026