MA in Educational Leadership
Study level: PostgraduateThis MA in Educational Leadership provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning excellent leadership, and the skills and confidence to implement them.
Start date
January
May
September
Location
In schools
Course code
See how to apply
Study mode
Work-based learning with online study
Duration
2 years part-time
Cost
£5,000 - £8,000
Age phases
Primary
Secondary
Course overview
If you are an experienced teacher and a school leader, or aspire to be one, then this course could be for you. Designed by experienced head teachers, it incorporates a deep set of leadership theories to encourage you to reflect on how your learning can improve your professional practice.
Our MA in Educational Leadership is a taught master’s degree delivered via an online or blended delivery model (online and in-person). The blended version includes two 3-day residentials near Milton Keynes in the UK2.
Our course maintains that:
- The skills of effective leadership can be learnt and improved.
- There is no single and exclusive inherited leadership characteristic.
- By developing an understanding of the core principles of effective leadership and applying these principles in an authentic manner, responding appropriately to the context, the abilities of a leader can be improved.
Course details
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
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UK | Not available | £5,000 - Online only £6,500 - Blended learning |
EU | Not available | Not available |
International | Not available | £5,000 - Online only £8,000 - Blended learning |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
Tuition fees3 cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. They also include accommodation and meals for the two 3-day residentials in Milton Keynes (blended route only).
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
- Travel to and from the two 3-day residentials in Milton Keynes (blended route only).
How to apply
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UK students
Applications for this course should be made through our CU Apply portal. Below is the course code, please note down the code that is related to the course you wish to apply for.
Apply nowCourse codes
Blended route – CRBT006
Online only – CRBT008 -
International students
Applications for this course should be made through our CU Apply portal. Below are the course codes, please note down the code that is related to the course you wish to apply for.
Apply nowCourse codes
Blended route – CRBT006
Online only – CRBT008
Frequently asked questions
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Why should I study this course?
The course focuses on developing you into a confident, effective, and inspirational leader who draws on both theory and practice to apply strategies that impact positively on school and college performance.
- Learn to apply your course to your job.
- Online, flexible study.
- Course content crafted by experienced educational leaders.
- Designed to provide highly practical learning experiences.
- Suitable for leaders in all educational settings.
- Multiple start dates.
- 24/7 access to online learning materials.
- Designed to provide varied and engaging assessments.
We provide a useful breadth of case studies to highlight school-based issues across state-maintained, independent and special schools in primary and secondary settings. We integrate case studies from industries beyond education to help you gain a nuanced understanding of leadership.
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How will I learn?
Our MA in Educational Leadership is a taught master’s degree delivered via an online or blended delivery model (online and in-person). The blended version includes two 3-day residentials near Milton Keynes in the UK2.
We will introduce you to a comprehensive range of academic material including theories of leadership, human psychology and current research on memory and learning. These are linked to practical application and relevance in leading modern educational institutions. Furthermore, the course uses real-life case study materials.
The course comprises six mandatory modules, with study culminating in a final Action Research project. It is typically studied on a part-time basis over two academic years (six school terms).
The number of full-time contact hours may vary from semester to semester, however, on average, it is likely to be around four contact hours per week in the first and second year. The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, and online classes and tutorials.
The course is studied on a modular pathway with optional exit awards that would result in the award of either Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership (PGCert 60 credits Level 7) or Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership (PGDip 120 credits Level 7).
The course is available for September, January, and May start dates.
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How will I be assessed?
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods, depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
- Case study research
- Online discussions
- Written responses to real-life situations and longer written projects on ‘The Nature of Leadership’ and ‘The Leadership of Teaching and Teachers’
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progress towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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What career opportunities could I have after completing the course?
On successful completion of this course, you will have gained valuable knowledge and practical experience in educational leadership. You will have developed skills in areas such as strategic planning, staff management, curriculum development, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement. You will have led a transformation project in your organisation and expanded your leadership skill set.
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Are there opportunities for further study?
There may be opportunities to work towards a PhD with the Centre for Global Learning.
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Disclaimers
Coventry University together with Coventry University London Campus, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the “University”) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.
1Accreditations
The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
2UK and international opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.
3Tuition fees
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For International Students, we may increase fees each year but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
4Facilities
Facilities are subject to availability. Since COVID-19, we have delivered our courses in a variety of forms, in line with public authority guidance, decisions, or orders and we will continue to adapt our delivery as appropriate. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.
5Placements
Satisfactory health clearance and enhanced criminal record disclosure may be required. As part of the health clearance checks you will be required to provide information about your immunity and vaccination status. You will also be required to provide information about your COVID-19 vaccination status. We therefore recommend that you are fully vaccinated including the COVID-19 vaccine. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to go on placement(s). Placements are provided at the placement provider’s discretion. The University is therefore unable to guarantee the provision of placements or the location and type of placement offered.
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the 2023/24 contract can be found here. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.