Course summary
A Master's in Education Leadership and Management designed for those who aspire to become, or are currently working as, leaders in an educational organisation.
- Benefit from the opportunity to reflect on and challenge your understanding of education leadership in professional practice.
- Take part in lively discussions on contemporary issues in education and leadership.
- Learn the practices that characterise effective leadership and how to bring about change.
Modules
MA Education (Leadership and Management) is designed to develop your understanding of leadership theory and practice. We’ll help you develop and improve your expertise as an educational leader through practice-based inquiry, in which you'll relate theory and research to professional practice. You’ll gain a critical understanding of the practices that characterise effective leadership and learn how to bring about change and improvement. Taught sessions will provide an understanding of the ways in which leadership impacts the climate and culture of a school or educational setting.
Assessment method
There are no written exams on this course; each module is assessed through coursework. This typically involves an essay for a 30 credit module. In some modules, you may be assessed by presentations or online activities. The 60 credit dissertation focuses on an area agreed with a specialist tutor, who will offer guidance on structure and academic writing.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
You’ll have a 2:2 (or above) bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution or a relevant professional qualification. If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. The Admissions team assesses applications individually, but for postgraduate courses we're looking for an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. Ideally, you’ll be working within an educational context and have some professional experience of leadership, either formally or informally, to inform your academic study.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8985 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £8985 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £8985 | Whole course |
| Wales | £8985 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £8985 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £8985 | Whole course |
| EU | £16625 | Whole course |
| International | £16625 | Whole 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN