Program Overview

Education (Leadership and Management) MA

The Education (Leadership and Management) MA is designed for individuals currently in a position of responsibility in the education or public service sector who aspire to take on more leadership roles. This course focuses on developing students' effectiveness as managers by considering wider theories, research, and strategies while also developing their skills as leaders.

Overview

• The course explores the role of the leader, how that role links to and differs from management, and the development that may be required.
• Students will reflect upon their personal professional practice, considering current theories and research about learning and development through a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
• The course is tailored around the student, allowing them to expand on their teaching and learning focus by choosing from a range of options to match their role, experience, or organization.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• Students should have an honors degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent.
• The University determines whether a degree can be recognized as UK equivalent.
• If the first language is not English, students will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no element lower than 5.5.

Start Dates

• 22 September 2025
• 12 January 2026
• 18 May 2026

Duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time (September only)

Course Detail

Core Modules

• Developing Effective Leadership: This module provides a structured opportunity for students to systematically consider and critically reflect upon leadership as a concept and "effective leadership" in particular.
• Methods of Enquiry: This module develops and deepens students' knowledge and understanding of research methods in both academic and professional contexts.
• Dissertation (Leadership and Management): This module helps students design and develop a piece of individual research into a current work-related or contemporary issue or problem related to educational leadership and management.

Option Modules

Students choose two from a list that may include:

• Exploring Teaching and Learning
• International Approaches to Early Childhood Education
• Special Educational Needs and Disability: Evaluating Policy and Practice
• Managing Learning and Development in Organisations
• Understanding Curriculum Development in Primary and Early Primary Education
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Understanding Autism
• Children, Childhood and Society

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fees - Full-Time

• In 2025/26, the full-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £7,900 (Band 1).
• Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of study at the University.

Tuition Fees - Part-Time

• In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £660 (Band 1) per 15 credit module and £1,320 (Band 1) per 30 credit module.
• Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of study at the University.

Career Support

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in various roles such as Community Education Officer, Learning Mentor, Education Consultant, Family Support Worker, Education Mental Health Practitioner, and Teaching Assistant.

Further Study

Upon successful completion of postgraduate studies, progression onto the following programs may be of interest:

• Education EdD, Doctor of
• Education (PhD)

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is recognized for its research excellence, with three-quarters of all research being world-leading and internationally excellent. The University's researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives, and students have the opportunity to be part of this innovative research community.