Course summary
Progress your career in education, and step into a leadership role. Are you ready to take on school leadership? Do you want to make the leap into your first role as a leader? This course will shape your identity and approach as a leader. You’ll analyse the latest research and techniques in educational leadership - in the context of your own career. You’ll learn about areas like:
- Managing change
- Leadership styles
- Motivating individuals
- Handling conflict
- And leading a team
Modules
Compulsory modules: Research Methods (20 credits) Leading and Managing People in Education (20 credits) Leading Change in Education (20 credits) Mentoring in Education (20 credits) Optional modules: Developing MA Literacies (20 credits) Diversity and Achievement (20 credits) The Inclusive Curriculum (20 credits) Mind and Brain (20 credits) Investigating Professional Practice (40 credits) Independent Study: Investigating Practice (20 credits) Policy and purposes of Higher Education (20 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment methods used on this course Each coursework-based course module is assessed separately. Assessment methods include:
- individual essays
- seminar presentations
- reports
- portfolios
- investigative research
How to apply
International applicants
Candidates whose first language is not English should be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of spoken and written English. IELTS level 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening.
Entry requirements
This MA course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities, normally graduates with a recognised teaching qualification, or other educational professional experience. Applicants should have: - a good honours degree - relevant professional experience. **Entry with credit** Credit can be made up of appropriate work completed outside the course, for example, M level credit from PGCE awards, Postgraduate Certificates or Postgraduate Diplomas in relevant educational courses. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8800 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16100 | Year 1 |
| International | £16100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP