Newcastle University Business School

Strategic Leadership PGCert

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Format
Part time
Duration
9 months
Tuition fee
5235 £ (6011 €)
Start date
14 September, 2026

Develop the strategic leadership skills to lead with confidence and drive real organisational impact on the Postgraduate Certificate programme.

This programme will help you:

  • strengthen your leadership practice
  • apply new thinking to complex challenges
  • progress into more senior, strategic roles

What sets our PGCert programme apart is itswork-based, applied approach. Learning through your own professional context, you'll use real challenges to develop your leadership capability.

The programme offers small cohorts and a strong focus on social learning. You'll gain fresh perspectives, build confidence, and create immediate value in your organisation. The flexible, part-time approach allows you to balance work and study.

Across three modules, you will:

  • explore leading people and organisations
  • develop your leadership mindset
  • learn to lead in the future of work
  • apply theory directly to your own leadership practice

You'll learn through a flexible blend of online and in-person learning. This includes:

  • interactive lectures, workshops, and expert-led sessions
  • online content
  • discussion and collaboration with peers in live and virtual settings
  • work-based learning, applying theory directly to your organisation
  • action learning sets to support reflection and problem-solving
  • group projects and experiential activities based on real challenges

You'll also benefit from industry input and diverse perspectives.

Please note: This is a new programme for 2026 entry. The School reserves the right not to run the programme if minimum student numbers are not met, as an appropriate cohort size is required to support a positive learning experience. Enquirers and applicants will be notified of any changes.

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Accreditations

AACSB AMBA EQUIS

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Address: Newcastle University Business School, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom