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PostgraduateMA

Educational Leadership (Teach First)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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2 yearsDuration
£3,150Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Educational Leadership (Teach First) at Bath Spa University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Build on the leadership skills you gained in your Teach First training to earn a full Master’s degree. - Continue your studies and add to your existing PGCE / PGDE to attain a Teach First Master's. - Learn how to be an effective leader and use this knowledge to help improve the outcomes of children and young people. - Teaching takes place online and outside usual working hours, to fit around your current teaching responsibilities. Home/uk fees are £3,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Educational Leadership and School Improvement
Research Methods in Education
Leading Teaching and Learning
Organisational Change in Educational Settings
Critical Perspectives on Educational Policy
Advanced Educational Practice and Innovation
Research Project in Educational Leadership
Professional Development and Career Progression
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements You'll be working towards, or will have already successfully completed either the: 60-credit Teach First PGCE award 120-credit Teach First PGDE award.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£3,150

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK part time £3,150 (per year) Student Annual tuition fee UK part time £3,150 (per year) Fee notes A Master's degree is comprised of 180 credits, and this course allows you to "top-up" your prior Teach First qualification to a full Master's qualification. Before starting this course you will have completed either: 60 credits (Teach First PGCE); or 120 credits (Teach First PGDE). Students who have achieved the PGDE will need to take 60 credits of applied research to gai

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,500
5 years£20,500£25,500£30,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
1%Studying
16%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Educational Leadership (Teach First) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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