Course summary

Empower your leadership journey in education with a course that supports your growth, challenges your thinking, and enhances your impact. At Manchester Met, our MA in Educational Leadership offers a rich blend of theory and practice, helping you develop the confidence and clarity to lead effectively in diverse educational settings. You’ll explore leadership through the lens of personal and professional values, learning how to navigate the demands of policy and accountability while fostering an ethics of care. The course encourages critical reflection, inclusive practice, and value-driven decision-making—equipping you to lead with integrity, empathy, and resilience in the face of top-down pressures. Our full-time pathway is ideal for those taking a pause from their careers to reflect on their practice or prepare for future leadership roles. Our part-time pathway is tailored for professionals continuing to work while studying, offering flexibility and relevance to your current context. Both routes connect you with a community of aspirational and experienced leaders in a supportive academic environment where your contributions are respected and your leadership potential is nurtured. Features and benefits

• World-class research informed teaching - Experience courses planned and delivered by our award winning TEF Gold standard team and world-leading Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

• National Professional Qualification - If you have a National Professional Qualification, you can apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your masters and reduce the number of taught modules you need to complete.

• Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers as part of your dissertation module to help you shape and carry out your own research project in an area of personal and professional interest related to your choice of field.

• Join a diverse postgraduate community - Become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.

• Routes designed to fit around you - We understand that you will have different commitments at different stages in your personal and professional lives. You can apply to study either part-time (weekends and twilight sessions) or full-time (during typical university hours).

• Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our university shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.