Management Online MSc/PGDip/PGCert
The next step in your leadership journey.
Apply By: 5th February 2027
Start: 1st March 2027
Move from delivery to leadership with Goldsmiths, University of London’s online Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert. Developed within the School of Creative Management, the programme combines strategic management, innovation, entrepreneurship, talent management, and AI to help you develop the leadership, commercial insight, and creative confidence to solve complex organisational challenges. Through research-led learning, applied projects, and a final project focused on a real business challenge, you’ll graduate ready to lead teams, drive innovation, and create meaningful organisational change.
100% online
2 years (part-time)
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Lead organisations through creativity and strategy
Develop the strategic expertise to lead people, drive innovation, and respond confidently to organisational change. Through an 180-credit curriculum combining research-led learning with applied projects, you’ll build the leadership, commercial insight, and creative thinking to solve real-world business challenges and apply practical frameworks from day one.
Flexible study for working creatives
Achieve your goals without putting life on hold. Study part-time (15-20 hours per week) to shape your learning around your priorities, with the flexibility to move forward in a way that works for you.
Lead organisational change
As organisations evolve, effective leaders need more than technical expertise. Build the strategic thinking, leadership, and innovation skills to lead organisational change and progress into senior roles across consulting, operations, innovation, project management, and organisational development.
Explore potential career paths
Management Consultant £66,717 per year1
Project Manager £66,708 per year2
Entry criteria
Designed for professionals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, this programme develops the strategic, creative, and leadership skills needed to progress into senior management roles.
| Degree | Typically, applicants hold a 2:2 or above bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Applicants with substantial professional experience may also be considered. |
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| Language criteria | If English is not your first language, you’ll usually need an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0). In some cases, this may be waived based on prior study, supporting access for a global cohort. |
Fees & funding
The total estimated tuition for the MSc programme is £12,000*. You can pay this amount in full or through instalments of £1,150 every 8 weeks and £1,650 for the Final Project.
Meet your faculty
Learn from researchers and practitioners specialising in management, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organisational strategy. Their research and industry experience bring today’s leadership challenges directly into your learning experience.
- Academics with advanced qualifications and specialised expertise
- Real-world experience integrated into coursework and discussion
- A learning environment that blends academic rigour with structured support
- Smaller study groups that enable individual attention and feedback
- Ongoing mentorship and support at each stage of your studies at Goldsmiths
Alex Pickering, Lecturer in Marketing
Alex Pickering
Alex Pickering is a Lecturer in Marketing whose interests span digital and traditional media, portfolio management, marketing strategy, and consumer behaviour. With 25 years of industry experience across retail marketing, fast-moving consumer goods and small domestic appliances, Alex is passionate about creating more opportunities for graduates from diverse backgrounds to enter the marketing industry.
Ranking & accreditation
We are a globally recognised institution, renowned for our pioneering approach to research and education. We consistently rank among the best for our creative and academic impact, and many of our subjects have been rated world-leading in the QS World University Rankings by subject (2025).
Top 10 Universities in London (CUG 2025)
69th Most international university (QS World University Rankings 2022)
80% Research Rated World-leading or globally excellent (REF 2021)
Top 100 The best UK universities by the Guardian University Guide 2026
About Goldsmiths, University of London
At Goldsmiths, different isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. Here, visionaries are inspired to explore, create, and challenge the world around them. We ignite curiosity, champion individuality, and empower students to turn bold ideas into lasting change. As part of the University of London, Goldsmiths celebrates 120 years of fearlessness and global excellence across the arts, technology, and social sciences.
Online learning experience
Studying online blends flexibility with an immersive, interactive experience. Built with the latest technology and delivered through Moodle, it offers engaging individual and group activities, videos, and direct connections with lecturers and peers. At Goldsmiths, online study fosters creativity, collaboration, and personalised learning.
Sources and disclaimer
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Management Consultant in the United Kingdom (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com [Accessed 22 June 2026].
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Project Manager in the United Kingdom (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com [Accessed 22 June 2026].
*Programme fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year. The fees listed above are for the academic year [2026-27].