Place Management and Leadership
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from:
- Place practitioners with relevant experience.
- Students with degree-equivalent professional qualifications.
- Applicants with less practical experience, who hold a relevant UK honours degree, at least a 2:2, or international equivalent.
English Language Requirements
We will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Find out about English language requirements
Months of entry
January
Course content
Shape better places and lead with confidence. This unique, part-time course is designed in partnership with the Institute of Place Management, to support place management professionals.
You'll gain practical, in-demand skills in place leadership, place marketing and branding and placemaking, ready to apply in real-world settings. As well as developing a more critical understanding of place-based challenges, you’ll also explore how to build strong partnerships, drive inclusive placemaking and harness data for effective local development. Whether you're working in urban regeneration, high streets or community engagement, you’ll sharpen your leadership style and strategic thinking.
Delivered by leading experts in place management and backed by the IPM, this course combines flexible distance learning with powerful in-person residential sessions. You’ll join a network of professionals shaping the future of towns, cities and communities.
Features and benefits
- Internationally recognised - Study a course that is developed with the Institute of Place Management, a global professional network. Manchester Met is the only university to offer postgraduate qualifications in place management.
- Place expertise - Learn from internationally renowned academics and practitioners in place management, who are shaping national policy decisions.
- Stackable degree - Join the course as a PgCert student and then decide how far you want to take your studies. You could complete a PgDip or even a full MSc within two years part-time.
- Valuable connections - Take advantage of our extensive connections in the industry and close ties with IPM. You’ll be able to network with managers and leaders from a wide range of locations.
- Flexible learning - The part-time, blended learning nature of this course allows you to remain in full-time employment, fitting your assignments in around work.
- A city of opportunities - Manchester is a global city and one of the fastest growing economic centres in Europe. It’s a great lab for your studies during the residential workshops.
Information for international students
International students please visit our website for more information.
Fees and funding
Funding information available, please visit our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time16 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time8 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 247 6969