MA Education (Leadership)

The Educational Leadership course offered by the University of Birmingham is a part-time distance learning program designed for those who are involved or aspire to be involved in leadership roles in an educational context. The course provides a critical understanding and knowledge base for those interested in leadership roles in education, whilst also offering flexible study options.Course Content: The program comprises a variety of modules that help students to understand leadership and change in educational institutions from a critical perspective. It helps the participants to develop a rigorous approach to the analysis of policy and to lead and manage change in such a way that it brings about improvement.Key Modules: Modules include Leading and Managing Change and Improvement, Policy Enactment in Educational Settings, Leading in Diverse Cultures and Communities, Leading Learning and Teaching, Research Methods in Education, plus a dissertation on an agreed topic.Accreditations: Upon successful completion of the Educational Leadership MA, you will have met the professional development needs at the highest level of the National Qualifications Framework, thereby demonstrating that you have the knowledge and skills related to leadership and management.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue future careers in a variety of leadership roles in all types of educational institutions. Students also gain research skills readily transferable to the world of work in a range of other capacities. Many students on this programme aspire to a leadership position and this course enables them to achieve their goals.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.