MA Leadership and Management in Education

If you’re actively involved in shaping policies, provision, or practices within educational settings, this Masters is ideal for you.This course covers everything from current critical issues across the educational landscape through to the principles, values and ethics for effective leadership and management.With options for both full-time and part-time study, this programme offers flexibility to suit your needs.Whether you’re a head teacher, education officer or aspiring educational leader, this course is the building block to becoming an effective leader.You’ll gain key study skills focused on critical thinking and analysis, along with introducing key theoretical concepts to create a more effective learning environment for your students.Expect to dive into experiential learning, navigating real-world educational leadership challenges, as well as gaining insights from guest speakers who are experienced leaders. There will be the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers to tackle practical issues using cutting-edge research tools and seamlessly connect theory to practise, with a strong ethical leadership focus.Finally, you’ll get to apply your knowledge through your independent research project under the guidance of dedicated tutors, making a real impact on your profession.After finishing this course, you'll not only have vital skills but also the self-assurance to enter educational leadership positions with unwavering confidence.We offer modules in both the daytime and evening, so you can find a pattern of delivery that fits with your other commitments, whether you are working, volunteering or studying full time. You can choose evening modules such as Coaching and Mentoring, Early Childhood, Leadership and Management or Social Justice and Community Engagement as well as the mandatory modules shared by all pathways.

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree. The programme is designed for graduates who have studied a subject that is relevant to this course. If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. Additional entry requirements for this course A minimum of 2.2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. If you have a 2.2 Honours degree in another subject area with evidence of relevant professional experience, this may be taken into account. This degree is for anyone who is interested in Education in its widest sense; it will not qualify you to teach.