Strategic Leadership MBA
The MBA Strategic Leadership at the University of Portsmouth London empowers you to lead with vision, agility and impact. Develop the strategic mindset, executive confidence and global awareness to navigate complexity, drive transformation and shape the organisations of the future.
Key information
For:
starting September 2026
Typical offer:
A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
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Overview
Study your MBA in Strategic Leadership at the University of Portsmouth London, a TEF Gold-rated University located in the vibrant business capital of Walthamstow and prepare to lead with purpose in a fast-changing global economy.
In an era defined by disruption and opportunity, great leaders are those who can think strategically, act decisively and inspire others to perform at their best. This MBA is designed for professionals ready to take that step- to develop the insight, influence and innovation required to lead at the highest level.
You’ll explore what it means to lead strategically across industries, functions and borders. Through executive-level projects, live case studies and applied learning, you’ll strengthen your ability to manage transformation, balance risk and make high-stakes decisions that create long-term value. You’ll also refine essential leadership capabilities in communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and ethical decision-making, gaining the confidence to guide organisations through complexity and change.
Throughout the course, you’ll deepen your expertise in strategic planning, governance, innovation and change management, while exploring how emerging technologies such as AI and digital transformation are reshaping global leadership. Our London campus connects you directly to one of the world’s leading business ecosystems- home to global corporations, consultancies, start-ups and policy organisations.
You’ll benefit from UoP London’s unique student-centred model: one module at a time, no traditional exams, small collaborative classes and consistent timetables that make it easier to balance study with work or other commitments.
This MBA equips you for senior and executive leadership roles across sectors including consulting, finance, healthcare, technology, energy and public services. Graduates progress into positions such as Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer, Transformation Director, Senior Consultant or Entrepreneur, leading teams and shaping strategy at the highest levels.
You’ll graduate as a confident, ethical and globally minded leader ready to influence change, drive innovation and guide organisations toward a sustainable and successful future.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Your new home at UoP London
Located just a minute’s walk from Walthamstow’s tube and bus stations, our campus provides easy access to the entire city, placing you at the centre of London’s dynamic business scene.
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Entry requirements
MBA Strategic Leadership entry requirements
- A second-class honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
You don't need a marketing, computing or maths background to study this course.
Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.
You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:
- you have a UK degree
- you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
- you are a national of a majority English speaking country
Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Contact information
London Campus Enquiries: london@port.ac.uk
Modules
Please note, we're working hard to confirm modules for this course. We'll update them here soon.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
Please note, we'll confirm 2026 course fees soon.
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After you apply
Once we receive your application, we may ask you for further information. We will then either make you an offer or suggest alternatives if your application is unsuccessful.
You'll usually get a decision within 10 working days, so you shouldn't have to wait too long. Some courses have an interview stage – we'll let you know if you need to prepare for one.
Learn more about how we assess your application.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.