Educational Leadership

University of Chester

Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year

About this course

Our MA in Educational Leadership is designed for leaders or aspiring leaders in all areas of education.

Course overview

Our MA in Educational Leadership is designed for leaders or aspiring leaders in all areas of education. The course will develop your professional knowledge in relation to your current context by building on the significant experience and expertise which you will bring with you to the course.

Why study this course with us?

Our philosophy of learning links to professional practice, theories of leadership and work-based enquiry for improvement. Most importantly, it acknowledges work undertaken in the workplace.

If you engage in the course you will:

  • develop your critical thinking skills and become a reflective practitioner

  • be able to articulate informed opinions with confidence

  • become a confident researcher who will be aware of theoretical frameworks and current political agendas

  • become a confident and effective leader.

    You can enter the course by making a claim for previous learning through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process and then undertake modules for the remainder of your course taking into account your setting and individual needs.

    On successful completion of your MA in Educational Leadership you will also gain a CMI award in Strategic Leadership.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Chester

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Chester

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Chester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate