Program Overview

Doing and Using Educational Leadership and Management Research (LCLL0051)

Key Information

The module is offered by the Faculty of IOE, with the teaching department being Learning and Leadership. It has a credit value of 30. However, entry to this module is subject to numbers, with priority given to students on MA Educational Leadership.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module encourages participants to reflect on and critically examine their own practice as educational leaders and managers. It applies the principles of research design to formulate research questions, select appropriate research methods, and identify existing data sets. Participants will review published literature, identify research problems, handle data, interpret results, and disseminate findings in a way consistent with professional practice and normal principles of research ethics. The module also explores how to use educational enquiry for institutional and individual development.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

The intended teaching term is Term 1, and it is a postgraduate module at FHEQ Level 7.

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks and Letter Grade

Other Information

• Number of students on the module in the previous year: 128 and 0 (for two different instances)
• Module leader: Dr. Sveta Mayer

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.