University of Portsmouth

Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Educational Leadership and Management) PgDip

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn as you work and gain the skills to become a forward-thinking educational leader with this apprenticeship. You'll develop skills in strategic decision making at a senior level, as well as critical analysis of policy and human resource management.

Key highlights

  • Apprenticeship route letting you learn while working in education
  • Develops strategic decision making skills at senior leadership level
  • Covers critical analysis of education policy
  • Includes human resource management within educational settings
  • Distance learning option available alongside on-campus study

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above
  • Additional condition: interview — All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
  • Additional condition: minimum_age — 16+ · Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy Headteacher
  • Assistant Headteacher
  • Head of Department
  • Educational Leader
  • Education Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £14,000 total over 2 years (government/employer funded; no cost to the apprentice) | International: See university for apprenticeship eligibility and fee status

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 Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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