Program Overview

Leading for Improvement

Key Facts

• Level: Postgraduate (PG)
• Starting: September, January
• UK Fees: £1,235
• Location: Distance Learning

Overview

This module will enable students to analyse aspects of educational practice and recommend improvements in their educational context. Students will critically reflect on their learning from a National Professional Qualification and use evidence-informed approaches to plan improvements.

Highlights

• Supports the development of leadership skills and critical thinking
• Fully online flexible learning
• Credits which can be used towards the MA Education
• Supported and taught by experienced University lecturers
• Access to wider University Support and Services

Course Content

This Level 7, 30 credit module analyses aspects of educational leadership and practice and builds on existing studies to recommend improvements in an educational context. You will critically reflect on learning from a National Professional Qualification and use evidence-informed approaches to plan improvements.

This module offers flexibility in learning as students join online to fit around busy lifestyles. This module can be taken as a standalone or part of the MA Education.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees: Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
• Module costs: £1,235 per module

For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer in Education (SEN and Inclusion): Nicola Preston
• Associate Professor in Education: Helen Caldwell

Is this course for you?

This course is designed for individuals who want to develop their leadership skills and critical thinking in an educational context. It is ideal for those who have completed a National Professional Qualification and want to build on their existing knowledge and experience.