University of Derby

Education (Leadership and Management)

University of Derby

Course overview

• improve your understanding of leadership practices in national and international social, cultural, political and policy contexts • strengthen knowledge of leadership and change management • explore existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership • enable a deeper critical understanding of the organisation, and the environment in which course members operate • critically analyse and evaluate your own and others' leadership practice • Designing Social Research (20 credits)

Key highlights

  • Examines leadership practice in national and international policy contexts
  • Strengthens knowledge of leadership and change management
  • Explores international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership
  • Critically analyse and evaluate your own and others' leadership practice
  • Includes a Designing Social Research module worth 20 credits

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy Headteacher
  • School Business Manager
  • Head of Department
  • Education Policy Officer
  • Further Education Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £880 per year | International: £880 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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