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Education (Leadership and Management) at Bath Spa University - UCAS

Bath Spa University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Education (Leadership and Management) (Taught)

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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 professional experience.
  • 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.
In a globally connected and rapidly changing world, education offers each individual the best chance of navigating an unknown future. In this course you’ll explore the opportunities and challenges that educational leaders face as they are given greater autonomy to have a positive impact on pupils and learners. This Master's in educational leadership is designed for those who are interested in becoming or are presently working as mid-level and senior managers and leaders in schools or other educational organisations, in a variety of global contexts. Drawing on internationally-based research, the MA Education (Leadership and Management) offers a critical and cultural understanding of leadership as a socially constructed and ethical practice.

Modules

This course includes or offers the following modules. Please check the programme document for more information on which modules are core, required or optional.

  • Education and Society
  • Research Methods in the Social Sciences
  • Dissertation
  • Leadership in Practice
  • Leading, Mentoring and Coaching
  • Research and Professional - Part 1
- Research and Professional - Part 2

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

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

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Education (Leadership and Management) at Bath Spa University - UCAS