Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 24 Months
It's time to lead in education
Education is increasingly under pressure to meet external demands, particularly with the rise of standardisation and teach-to-test approaches, which are shaping policy and placing significant pressure on educational leaders across the globe.
Our MA Educational Leadership in Practice will equip you with the skills and confidence to navigate these challenges and take a leadership role within education. Through your studies, you will build your intellectual and practical confidence to engage at higher levels, lead effectively and influence change within your organisation.
This master's has a strong international focus, ensuring that what you learn is globally applicable and connecting you with educators across the world.
Standard Entry Requirements
A good honours degree (minimum 2:1) or the overseas equivalent and a recognised teacher training qualification or at least one year's professional experience in a public or private educational organisation. You must also be currently working in an educational-related role.
Non-standard Entry Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the standard criteria may still be considered under the following conditions:
Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree who are currently working in an educational-related role and have at least three years of teaching or relevant professional experience in a public or private educational organisation.
We will also consider applicants who meet one of the following:
Applicants with a recognised degree (including Master’s, PGCert, or international equivalent) and at least three years of teaching or relevant professional experience, with strong evidence of career progression.
Applicants with a minimum of eight years of relevant teaching or professional experience at managerial level in a public or private educational organisation.
English language
In the case of non-native speakers of English an IELTS profile of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.
Or
TOEFL internet-based score of 90 or more overall, with 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 no subsection 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 no other subsection below 51.
See our website for fees
We offer a range of options to help fund your online course, for details on the opportunities available please visit our website
How it will benefit your career
1. Models of Educational Leadership (20 credits)
Mandatory
2. Engaging with Educational Leadership Research (20 credits)
Mandatory
3. Leading Networks, Partnerships and Collaborations (20 credits)
Mandatory
4. Digital Technologies and Educational Leadership or Leadership of International Schools (20 credits)
Optional
5. Leading Educational Change (20 credits)
Mandatory
6. Education Policy and Leadership (20 credits)
Mandatory
7. Research Skills in Practice and Independent Supervised Study/Project (60 credits)
Mandatory
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