The LLP equips you with the knowledge, insights and skills you need to make a professional and societal impact. The programme consists of lectures, trainings and a practical assignment.

Objectives of the programme

• You acquire a thorough knowledge of various leadership theories and understand their practical application in a variety of disciplines.
• You can make informed trade-offs in leadership issues with an eye for social, scientific and ethical responsibilities associated with their role within a professional and social context.
• You enhance you own ability to exercise effective leadership within professional and societal contexts, with a focus on creating positive impact.
• You are able to independently further develop the acquired leadership knowledge and skills during your career.
• You build a valuable professional network through interaction with inspiring leaders, professionals and fellow students.

Setup

The programme runs between November and June and consists of the following components: LLP Essentials (4 EC), supplemented with a Leadership Lab (5 EC) and two elective modules (3 EC each). In total, this amounts to 15 EC. Read more about each component in the study guide.

Attendance is mandatory

Teaching is organised on campus as much as possible. There is a mandatory physical attendance requirement for all components.

Combining with your master's

To make it as easy as possible to combine the LLP with your master's programme, teaching mainly takes place in the evenings.

• Lectures: 17:15 – 19:00 and 19:15 – 21:00
• Skills training: 15:15 – 19:00, and in exceptional cases also on Saturdays from 10:15 – 14:00 or 11:15 – 15:00.

Time investment

The programme consists of 15 EC, equivalent to 420 study hours spread over November to June. This works out to approximately 12 hours per week on average. In practice, the bulk of the time investment falls on the practical assignment (Leadership Lab) in the second semester.

Language

The programme is conducted in English. It is therefore essential that you are proficient in English (in terms of both comprehension and speaking and writing). For students who are more comfortable expressing themselves in Dutch, some modules are offered in Dutch (one or more Leadership Labs and a number of skills training sessions). The organisation cannot guarantee participation in those specific labs or training sessions. 

Examination

Various forms of assessment are used within the Leiden Leadership Programme.

• In the Lab, you will work with fellow students on a consultancy report and a creative deliverable for a partner organisation. Both components are assessed and together result in one single mark.
• In the Essentials, you will write a personal development plan in which you set out your leadership goals and reflect on them. This report is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
• The Electives involve various forms of assessment (such as a report, presentation or video). The Electives are assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Further information on assessment for each component can be found in the prospectus. The education of the LLP falls under the Board of Examiners of the Honours Academy at Leiden University, which bases its decisions on the Rules and Regulations and the Course Regulations. 

NB: Credits earned by means of the LLP are extracurricular and cannot be used to supplement the credits required for your regular study programme or electives.

Expenses

There are no additional costs related to this programme.