Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Edge Hill University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MA Education (Leadership) has been designed to meet the interests and professional development needs of a range of professionals who are working in education and related settings, such as health and social care and social services. The programme examines the changing relationship between education policies and leadership practice and explores how to identify, initiate and implement positive change in a range of educational settings. You will also engage in meaningful and impactful research and enhance your understanding of the nature of educational enquiry and the analytical processes that support research-informed practice. If you are seeking to develop your practice and gain expertise in the field of educational leadership, then this is the programme for you.
You will benefit from exceptional personalised support, tailored to your individual professional interests, and needs, and a flexible delivery model, consisting of twilight on campus sessions enhanced by activities on our VLE. The blend of students from different professional backgrounds will enable discussion, debate, and the sharing of experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment, facilitated by staff who are experts in education theory and educational leadership. You will also develop essential transferable skills, from purposeful and effective communication to utilising a range of media, making justifiable decisions in complex and unpredictable situations, and planning appropriate targets for improvement.
We offer a range of MA Education pathways covering different age phases and learning needs as part of our professional development portfolio:
- MA Education
- MA Education (Children and Young People’s Mental Health)
- MA Education (Cognitive Science and Learning)
- MA Education (Curriculum Design)
- MA Education (Early Years)
- MA Education (Evidence Informed Practice)
- MA Education (Special Educational Needs)
- MA Education (Teacher Education)
Your future career
Preparing you for a wide variety of roles across the education workforce in the UK and internationally, this MA can enhance your professional career opportunities and employability.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to make a significant and positive contribution to a range of education settings and education-related contexts.
You will graduate well placed to apply for more senior positions both within your current workplace and with other providers. The skills and experience acquired through this MA will also provide you with essential preparation for progressing onto research qualifications, such as a PhD or Professional Doctorate.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 16,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Edge Hill University
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University League Table
54th
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Campus address
Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
37th out of 91 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 224141 63%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 78%41st
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