Course summary

The MA in Educational Leadership is the ideal course for those who are ready to shape the future of education. Whether you’re an experienced school-based practitioner looking to take the next step, an emerging leader seeking to drive change in your setting, or an aspiring policymaker with a vision for system-wide impact, this course is designed to support and challenge you. You’ll learn from a world-class team of academics who are leading thinkers in the fields of leadership, management, and school improvement, alongside senior professionals such as headteachers, advisors, and policymakers who bring rich, real-world perspectives to your learning. This powerful combination of research-driven insight and practitioner expertise ensures you’re exposed to a wide range of educational contexts and leadership approaches. Our creative and inclusive pedagogies are designed to spark critical thinking, reflective practice, and collaborative learning. You’ll be encouraged to engage deeply with contemporary challenges in education and to develop your own leadership philosophy grounded in evidence, ethics, and impact. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills, confidence, and strategic capabilities to lead with purpose - whether that’s within a school, across a multi-academy trust, in local government, or on the national or international stage. This is more than a degree; it’s a launchpad for ambitious, thoughtful, and effective leadership in education.