Education (Leadership and Management) MA
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you're currently in a leadership or management role in the education or public service sector and are looking to advance into a senior management position, or if you're seeking to pursue a career in leadership and management, this course is the perfect next step for you. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a more effective leader by exploring key leadership and management theories, and examining the distinct roles of leader and manager, along with the development required for each. You’ll dive into the concepts of vision, values, culture, and strategic planning, all while reflecting on your personal professional practice.
The course will deepen your understanding of learning and development, supported by a variety of teaching and learning strategies, and help you navigate the policy and practice context in which leaders and managers operate.
Key highlights
- Explores key leadership and management theories in education
- Examines the distinct roles of leader and manager
- Covers vision, values, culture and strategic planning
- Builds reflection on your own professional practice
- Examines the policy and practice context for education leaders
- Designed to support progression into senior management roles
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Head of department
- Education manager
- Further education college manager
- Public sector manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,900 | International: £18,700
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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