Course summary
If you're currently in a leadership or management role in the education or public service sector and are looking to advance into a senior management position, or if you're seeking to pursue a career in leadership and management, this course is the perfect next step for you. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a more effective leader by exploring key leadership and management theories, and examining the distinct roles of leader and manager, along with the development required for each. You’ll dive into the concepts of vision, values, culture, and strategic planning, all while reflecting on your personal professional practice. The course will deepen your understanding of learning and development, supported by a variety of teaching and learning strategies, and help you navigate the policy and practice context in which leaders and managers operate. Why Education (Leadership and Management)?
- Tailor your studies to your professional experience, helping you become a reflective, inspirational leader and manager.
- Reflect on your practice, using current theories and research to enhance your leadership and management skills.
- Develop your understanding of educational research and apply these insights to your dissertation on leadership and management.
- Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals and benefit from expert teachers, a strong professional network, and access to top facilities and resources.
Modules
Full-time Core modules: Developing Effective Leadership Methods of Enquiry Dissertation Option modules: In addition, you choose two modules from the ‘Option modules’ tab below. Please note: If you start your course in September, you will complete four modules and then your dissertation. If you start your course in January, you will complete two modules, then your dissertation, then the remaining two modules. Part-time Year 1 One module in each of the September, January and May terms: Core modules: Developing Effective Leadership Methods of Enquiry Option modules: In addition, you choose one module from the ‘Option modules’ tab below Part-time Year 2 One optional module from the list below in the September term, and from January to July/Aug Dissertation Option modules International Approaches to Early Childhood Education Exploring Teaching and Learning Children, Childhood and Society Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND): Understanding policy and practice Special Educational Needs and Disability: Evaluating Policy and Practice Understanding E-Learning E-Tutoring Critical Perspective in Higher Education Mentoring and Coaching Understanding Curriculum Development in Primary and Early Primary Education
Assessment method
The course is normally assessed through course work. The assessment on the course allows you to demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills alongside developing your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject. The assessment builds on your particular interests and context and is likely to have outcomes that will be of benefit to your professional life and to your employer.
Entry requirements
You should have an honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent. The University will determine whether a degree can be recognised as UK equivalent.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £660* | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £660* | Module |
| Scotland | £660* | Module |
| Wales | £660* | Module |
| Channel Islands | £660* | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £660* | Module |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
In 2025/26 the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £660 (Band 1) per 15 credit module and £1,320 (Band 1) per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH