Education (Management and Leadership)

University of Southampton
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Education

About this course

Our master’s in Education Management and Leadership will equip you with the tools you need to analyse and synthesise research and policy alongside internationally recognised tutors on educational leadership and school effectiveness. Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025).

  • Carrying out world-leading research in higher education, social justice and inclusive education, educational effectiveness, mathematics, science and health education

  • Covering the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning

    You will have the opportunity to explore the best in professional knowledge and practice, cutting edge research, and evaluation evidence in a variety of educational contexts. The ultimate aim of the programme is to develop and improve your knowledge as educational leaders so that you may impact institutional change.

    On our MSc Education Management and Leadership you’ll learn to:

  • engage in institutional and professional development and respond to best practice from a global perspective.

  • develop the professional skills required to meet the challenges of continuous change and its potential impact upon those who manage and lead schools, public and private sector institutions, and other teachers and educational practitioners.

  • improve your knowledge, understanding and practice as educational managers and leaders by critically analysing and synthesising national, international research and policy, plus to communicate outcomes in clear and convincing ways so as to enhance institutional performance.

    You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. You’ll graduate with the skills to analyse the challenges facing education as a clear, confident, and comprehensive educational leader.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Southampton

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Southampton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Southampton
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Education

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    University of Southampton

    Southampton

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