Part-time MA Educational Leadership in Practice

Who this course is for

If you’re a teacher or an educator looking to move into a leadership role within an education organisation, this course is for you. It will give you vital knowledge and skills to take your career to the next level, empowering you to lead with confidence and have a real impact.

What you will learn

• Gain a deep understanding of theories, research, intellectual debates, and best practice from across the globe.
• Reflect on how these could apply to your own practice.
• Develop higher-order thinking skills to inspire you as a leader of education.
• Apply educational leadership skills and find solutions to real-world problems from local and global education organisations.

Where and when you will study

This fully-online, part-time master's means you can study from anywhere in the world and fit it around your day-to-day life. You will be expected to learn while you continue to work, and to use examples from your work throughout your study.

You will complete four taught units in year one, followed by two taught units and a research project in year two. You'll learn through a mix of interactive teaching and have plenty of opportunities to work collaboratively with your peers.

How it will benefit your career

• Gain a deep understanding of theories, research, intellectual debates, and best practice from across the globe.
• Reflect on how these could apply to your own practice.
• Develop higher-order thinking skills to inspire you as a leader of education.
• Apply educational leadership skills and find solutions to real-world problems from local and global education organisations.

Academic Entry Requirements Educational Leadership

Academic Entry Qualification Overview

A good honours degree (minimum 2:1) or the overseas equivalent. An initial qualification in teaching, or at least one year's professional experience in a public or private educational organisation, are desirable but not essential requirements.

Please provide two satisfactory professional or academic references and a copy of your CV detailing your full work experience. You will also need to provide a personal statement (approx. 500 words) detailing why you're interested in studying on the course.

English language

In the case of non-native speakers of English an IELTS profile of 6.5 overall with no less that 6.5 in the writing component and no other subsection below 6.0

Or
TOEFL internet-based score of 90 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 22 and no other section below 20.

Or
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169

Or
Grade C if taken before January 2015 (the Cambridge First Certificate in English is not acceptable).

Or
Pearson test of English score of 59 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 59 and no other subsection below 51.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.