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MA Educational Leadership

University of Birmingham

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

This distinctive, evidence-focused Educational Leadership Masters course builds on National Professional Qualifications to develop capacity for leadership and expert practice in schools. It is designed for those aiming to make a difference through leadership that is focused on learning and school improvement.

The knowledge and experience you will gain from the course will place you in an ideal position to inform future improvement and make a difference to the overall performance of your school. It will enhance your ability to lead school improvement by using research and evidence to develop, and in some cases, challenge current practices.

On the MA Educational Leadership course you will: Engage with leading academics and expert local school leaders; Be part of a research-informed community which harnesses cutting-edge and seminal research literature and conducts research and enquiry to review and improve practice and school improvement initiatives; Develop capacity for rigorous and critical analysis of evidence from research and evidence from practice in improving schools; Develop your own specialist areas of expertise through research, leadership enquiry and other practice-focused assignments. The Educational Leadership course is part of the Education Leadership Academy which supports inclusive, values-driven leadership in schools across the world.

Employability

This course is designed to provide a firm basis in theory and evidence for new and aspiring leaders in education. This leadership may be exercised in schools, colleges or administrating authorities or roles providing support for school improvement. Leadership may be in the form of direct responsibility for organisational strategy and practice or it may come in the form of leading professional development. With a strong focus on connecting research to practice and using and analysing evidence, this course also provides a firm basis for students wishing to pursue further study on EdD and PhD programmes.

Application deadline

31 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 7,050per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    20th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    145 65%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    19th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    29th

    10

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