Course summary
Our master’s in Education Management and Leadership will equip you with the tools you need to analyse and synthesise research and policy alongside internationally recognised tutors on educational leadership and school effectiveness. Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025).
- Carrying out world-leading research in higher education, social justice and inclusive education, educational effectiveness, mathematics, science and health education
- Covering the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning
- engage in institutional and professional development and respond to best practice from a global perspective.
- develop the professional skills required to meet the challenges of continuous change and its potential impact upon those who manage and lead schools, public and private sector institutions, and other teachers and educational practitioners.
- improve your knowledge, understanding and practice as educational managers and leaders by critically analysing and synthesising national, international research and policy, plus to communicate outcomes in clear and convincing ways so as to enhance institutional performance.
Modules
You must study the following modules in year 1: Dissertation, Education Research: Practice and Methods, Leadership in Education, Learning and Teaching, Management in Education Organisations, and Understanding Education Research. You must also choose from the following modules in year 1: Globalisation and Education Policy or The Social context of education and lifelong learning.
Assessment method
Assessment methods may include: Essays; Oral/electronic presentations; Posters; Authored materials (e.g. an audio or video podcast, a learning resource or educational game).
How to apply
International applicants
English Language Band C: For IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in subjects such as Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology or any subject if experience of teaching/working in education or with a UK QTS or PGCE qualification. For this pathway we are also looking for some relevant experience in Management/Leadership either within an educational setting (eg School or local authority) or education background (ie degree in Education). There must be a clear rationale for choosing this programme and/or relevant background.
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
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ