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MA Education (Leadership and Management)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

If your career involves educating other people and you'd like to improve your professional expertise or progress into a more senior role, our MA Education (Leadership and Management) online degree is designed to help you. The MA Education (Leadership and Management) is designed for those who have experience of working in schools, colleges, universities or any education context, and who seek to develop a better understanding of how educational leadership influences the experiences of staff and students. The programme draws on research from the UK and internationally. On this pathway you will: improve your understanding of leadership practices in national and international social, cultural, political and policy contexts strengthen knowledge of leadership and change management explore existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership enable a deeper critical understanding of the organisation, and the environment in which course members operate critically analyse and evaluate your own and others' leadership practice This Masters is ideal if you are already in a first position of responsibility within an education setting, seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge in a wide range of leadership and management theories and issues. Our online MA Education (Leadership and Management) degree is not a teaching qualification but can transform the way you approach your professional practice. Previous graduates have reported that this degree helped them to gain more senior roles, enriched their teaching, challenged their preconceptions, and boosted their confidence. The course explores key theories, policies, practices and debates which are shaping education today. You will select modules to build your studies around your interests and your assignments are focused within the context of your own educational practice. A final independent study focuses on a professional practice theme of your choice, connected to the pathway. You will develop key skills for research, analysis, and critiquing.

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Tuition fees

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£ 3,960per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    51st out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    113 53%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    41st

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    48th

    4

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