Leadership in Education MA
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Unlock your potential with UEL's Master's degree in Leadership in Education. Our programme equips educators with critical thinking and leadership skills to drive change and improvement in an education context. We welcome all educators, with or without leadership experience, to join us for a unique, career-boosting opportunity!
Not only will you gain your MA, but an additional industry-recognised qualification with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is built into this programme meaning you can gain it with no additional study or cost. Why study this programme? A unique, career-boosting offer: Our programme offers you a unique opportunity to gain an additional, industry-recognised qualification with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) with no additional cost or study.
The course is dual‑accredited to award two Level 7 qualifications: Leadership Coaching and Mentoring, and Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. These are built-in with no additional study required, and we fund one of these for you as part of your study with us. Innovate effective change: Collaborate with us to create effective education improvement strategies supported by solid evidence.
Gain expertise in current education policy, evidence-driven improvement approaches, and research to enact sustainable change. Gain powerful knowledge: When studied in full, our programme offers you both education and leadership theory to inform your effective approach to driving change. Earn your PG Cert (60 credits), PG Dip (120 credits), or full MA (180 credits) in Leadership in Education.
If you already have credits from other Level 7 study (e.g. PGCE, PCET, NPQ, or Apprenticeship),
Key highlights
- Built-in Chartered Management Institute qualification with no extra study
- Dual-accredited for two CMI Level 7 qualifications, one funded
- Covers current education policy and evidence-driven improvement approaches
- Combines education and leadership theory to drive sustainable change
- Exit awards available at PG Cert, PG Dip or full MA
- Credits from prior Level 7 study such as PGCE or NPQ considered
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Head of department
- Education leadership consultant
- Further education curriculum manager
- School improvement adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1420 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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