MA Leadership and Management in Education
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
This course is designed for current or future educational leaders aiming to enhance their skills and knowledge for creating more effective learning environments. It focuses on leadership and management practices, exploring how to influence and manage change. Participants will develop their abilities to navigate real-world education leadership challenges and learn from experienced guest speakers.
The programme offers both full-time and part-time study options. The course covers current critical issues in education, principles, values, and ethics for effective leadership and management. Students will gain key study skills in critical thinking and analysis, applying theoretical concepts to create better learning environments. Experiential learning, insights from experienced leaders, collaborative work on practical issues, and a strong ethical leadership focus are key components. The programme culminates in an independent research project.
Key highlights
- Experiential learning tackling real-world educational leadership challenges
- Guest speakers share insights from experience as educational leaders
- Collaborative work with peers on practical issues using research tools
- Strong focus on ethical leadership linking theory to practice
- Independent research project supervised by dedicated tutors
- Develops critical thinking and analysis alongside key theoretical concepts
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Head teacher
- Deputy head teacher
- Education officer
- Head of department
- Education consultant
- School business manager
Career opportunities
This programme prepares students for advancement in educational leadership and management roles. Specific career paths include:
- School Principal or Headteacher
- Education Consultant
- Policy Advisor
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Developer
- Leadership Trainer in Education
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students on the MA Leadership and Management in Education programme is £14,000.
Admission
For the MSc Financial Management programme, applications are sent directly to the University. Our trained counsellors are available to provide application assistance, ensuring your qualifications and experience align with the programme's entry requirements.
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