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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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    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