12 monthsProgramme duration
20,490 GBPTuition Fee/year
07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Due to the great demand for the GradCG qualification (formally GradICSA), Ulster University offers this programme with face-to-face tuition to help you achieve a demanding professional and academic qualification. This programme leads to graduate membership of The Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland, the international membership and qualifying body for chartered secretaries and other governance professionals. The programme has been developed in close collaboration with the Institute and is fully accredited by them.
By completing this programme, students achieve a Masters qualification from Ulster University and also the professional qualification from the Institute. The full-time programme is completed in 1 year, the part-time in 2 years (or 18 months for the Postgraduate Diploma).
The programme is great for anyone wishing to pursue a legal or business-related career, particularly those who have an interest in governance, corporate compliance or administration.
By completing this programme, students achieve a Masters qualification from Ulster University and also the professional qualification from the Institute. The full-time programme is completed in 1 year, the part-time in 2 years (or 18 months for the Postgraduate Diploma).
The programme is great for anyone wishing to pursue a legal or business-related career, particularly those who have an interest in governance, corporate compliance or administration.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Due to the great demand for the GradCG qualification (formally GradICSA), Ulster University offers this programme with face-to-face tuition to help you achieve a demanding professional and academic qualification. This programme leads to graduate membership of The Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland, the international membership and qualifying body for chartered secretaries and other governance professionals. The programme has been developed in close collaboration with the Institute and is fully accredited by them.
By completing this programme, students achieve a Masters qualification from Ulster University and also the professional qualification from the Institute. The full-time programme is completed in 1 year, the part-time in 2 years (or 18 months for the Postgraduate Diploma).
The programme is great for anyone wishing to pursue a legal or business-related career, particularly those who have an interest in governance, corporate compliance or administration.
By completing this programme, students achieve a Masters qualification from Ulster University and also the professional qualification from the Institute. The full-time programme is completed in 1 year, the part-time in 2 years (or 18 months for the Postgraduate Diploma).
The programme is great for anyone wishing to pursue a legal or business-related career, particularly those who have an interest in governance, corporate compliance or administration.
Admission Requirements
169+
6+
110+
59+
4+
We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements You should have a second class honours degree in any subject from a recognised institution or have obtained an equivalent standard in a professional or other qualification recognised by the University for this purpose, for example, the CGIUKI Diploma in Business Practice. If you do not meet the above requirements, you may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Committee. In this case, normally you will be interviewed to assess your capability to undertake a rigorous course of study. The award of GradCG will depend on whether you meet the CGIUKI entry criteria. Students who have achieved relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications MAY be granted exemptions from modules on the course, in accordance with the University's accreditation of prior learning (APL) policy. Other qualifications If you do not meet the above requirements, you may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Committee and in accordance with the University's APL policy. In this case, normally you will be interviewed to assess your capability to undertake a rigorous course of study. The award of GradICSA will depend on whether you meet the CGIUKI entry criteria. Conditions of claiming graduate status of CGIUKI • You must have registered with CGIUKI as a collaborative student and pay the fee to become a registered student member of CGIUKI. • Those with the relevant work experience can apply for chartered secretary status and use the post nominal ACIS. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants International students will be required to have achieved IELTS 7 (with no contributing band at less than 6.0) or equivalent. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability applicants who have completed masters level qualifications, qualifications from the Governance Institute or other professional bodies, or who have significant work experience may apply to be exempt from modules. Please contact a member of the Course Team for more information.
07 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
7,880 GBP
International
20,490 GBP
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