Educational Leadership in Practice (Blended/Online)

University of Manchester

Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Business and management studies

Educational Leadership in Practice (Blended/Online) MA is a postgraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught distance learning (part-time) over 2 years.

About this course

The MA Educational Leadership in Practice is designed for teachers or educators looking to move into a leadership role within an education organisation. This blended part-time programme provides vital knowledge and skills to allow you to take your career to the next level, empowering you to lead with confidence and have a real impact.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your learning and meet course academics and peers at two in-person workshops.

Course units:

Mandatory
- Models of Educational Leadership
- Engaging with Research in Educational Leadership
- Leading Educational Change
- Education Policy and Leadership
- Educational Leadership as a Social Practice

Optional
- Digital Technologies and Educational Leadership

- Leadership of International Schools

You will also complete a supervised research study/project

Benefits to your career
- Gain the vital skills and knowledge to move into a leadership role within an education organisation

- Develop your understanding of education policy in and for understanding educational leadership and its relationship to wider changes at both national and international levels

- Develop the confidence to contribute to debates about research in educational leadership in a range of different contexts and from different perspectives

- Learn from world-leading academics in educational policy and educational leadership.

- Build your global network of education professionals

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies