Course summary
Step up into senior leadership and management within the education sector with this PgDip Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Educational Leadership and Management). You'll learn everything you need to upgrade your current professional role in education, training or learning, thanks to this course's combination of academic study and experiential learning in your workplace. What's more, the Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything. You'll develop skills in strategic decision making at a senior level, as well as critical analysis of policy and human resource management. When you graduate, you'll have an expert view of educational leadership and management, ready to make a positive impact in this ever-evolving field.
- Explore key themes in current educational management research and professional practice
- Apply what you learn in your current workplace straight away, maximising its impact and ensuring your learning is meaningful and relevant
- Learn from lecturers with wide ranging experience who are currently active in education research
- Access our Library resources, including electronic resources which you can access from anywhere with a web connection
- Work at your own pace, in your own time, with access to our study resources and interactive online learning materials for distance learners
- Receive and discuss feedback with lecturers and other students accessible via web-based chat forums
- Network with other students on the course to share ideas, knowledge, experience and contacts
Modules
Part-time Year 1 Core modules
- Human Resource Management in Education - 30 credits
- Decision Making in Education - 30 credits
- Research Methods in Education - 30 credits
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through:
- essays
- presentations (live or recorded)
- reports
- research proposal
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second-class honours degree, and experience in an educational setting. All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you may be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
**Postgraduate fees for 2025 entry will be available shortly.**
For further fee information please see the corresponding University of Portsmouth course page or visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP