Educational Leadership in Practice (Blended/Online)

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

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

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2323 Education advisers and school inspectors
    2322 Education managers
    6134 Houseparents and residential wardens
    2321 Head teachers and principals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies