Program Overview

MA Educational Leadership in Practice

The MA Educational Leadership in Practice is designed to equip educators with the skills to navigate challenges and take leadership roles. This master's program has a strong international focus, ensuring that what is learned is globally applicable and connecting educators across the world.

Overview

Education is increasingly under pressure to meet external demands, particularly with the rise of standardization and teach-to-test approaches, which are shaping policy and placing significant pressure on educational leaders across the globe. The MA Educational Leadership in Practice will equip students with the skills and confidence to navigate these challenges and take a leadership role within education.

Programme Structure

• The program is delivered online and blended, part-time, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world and fit it around their day-to-day life.
• Students will complete four taught units in year one, followed by two taught units and a research project in year two.
• The program caters to the training needs of professionals around the world, whether looking to enhance skills in leadership within schools or further their career in this area.

Course Units

• Models of Educational Leadership: Explore conceptualizing educational leadership practice as adjectival models, consider what this means in diverse international contexts, and examine and evaluate a range of key models.
• Leading Educational Change: Examine what is meant by 'change', counter-productive and productive motivators for and mechanisms for change, and a critical perspective on leading change.
• Education Policy and Leadership: Explore the global dynamics that shape educational policies and reforms, gain valuable insights into the role of educational leadership in driving policy changes nationally and internationally.
• Educational Leadership as a Social Practice: Master the art of collaboration in educational leadership, dive deep into research, conduct investigations, and directly apply new insights into professional settings.
• Engaging with Research in Educational Leadership: Learn about the empirical literature base, develop skills to review this literature, and understand the impacts and uses of this research.
• Optional Course Unit/Accreditation of Previous Learning: Includes options like Digital Technologies and Educational Leadership, and Leadership of International Schools.

Fees & Entry Requirements

• Total Tuition Fee: GBP £18,690, paid in installments.
• Discount Policy: Offers early bird, strategic talent partnership, alumni, and discretionary discounts.
• Company Sponsorship: Many companies sponsor employees for the program, with assistance available to put together a business case and discuss with HR departments.
• Easy Payment Options: Available through Emirates NBD or Emirates Islamic credit cards.

Entry Requirements

• Standard Entry Requirements: A good honors degree (minimum 2:1) or overseas equivalent, with a teacher training qualification or at least one year's teaching or relevant professional experience.
• Non-standard Entry Requirements: Consideration for applicants with a 2:2 degree and significant teaching or professional experience, or those with recognized degrees and strong evidence of career progression.
• Supporting Documents: Include two professional or academic references, a detailed CV, and a personal statement explaining motivation for choosing the course.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English, or Pearson test of English, with specific score requirements.

Application Process and Selection

• Application Deadline: Next intake in September.
• Complete the Online Application: Register, complete the form, and upload required documents.
• Required Documents: Statement of purpose, academic qualification documents, CV, and reference.
• English Language Proficiency: Evidence as per admissions requirements.
• Consideration of Application: Reviewed once all documents are submitted, with a decision typically within two weeks.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): Possible for equivalent qualifications or professional experience, with a formal application and portfolio of evidence required.