Nottingham Trent University

Stepping into Leadership: Essential Skills for New Higher Education Managers

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

Support your transition into management with practical skills and sector-aligned frameworks for higher education professionals. Find out more.

Key highlights

  • Practical management skills for professionals moving into leadership roles
  • Uses sector-aligned frameworks designed for higher education professionals

Entry requirements

This course is ideal for higher education professionals looking to develop practical skills and confidence aligned with AHEP professional standards for effective leadership in the sector.

Scholarships

  • Bangladesh High Achievers Award

    We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200
  • Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships

    Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000
  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000
  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Women in Computer Science

    50% of tuition fee

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Higher education manager
  • Academic department manager
  • Student services manager
  • University team leader
  • Faculty operations manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: Free when subscribed to FutureLearn

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Nottingham Trent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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