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Catholic School Leadership: Principles & Practice

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Richmond upon Thames, England
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MA Catholic School Leadership: Principles & Practice at St Mary's University, Twickenham. Based in Richmond upon Thames, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme is unique in that it is the only Catholic School Leadership Mastersโ€™ programme offered currently in the UK, supporting specifically the distinctive leadership development for people at all levels of Catholic education, integrating a Catholic philosophy of education with the principles and practice of effective school leadership. Why study Catholic School Leadership: Principles & Practice? This highly regarded postgraduate degree will be of interest to all who hold or are aiming for leadership positions in Catholic schools and colleges. About one-third of the 150-plus stu... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Catholic Philosophy of Education
Spiritual Leadership and Discipleship
Strategic School Improvement and Change Management
Catholic Identity and School Culture
Educational Leadership and Governance
Research Methods in Educational Leadership
Leading Curriculum and Teaching Practice
Dissertation in Catholic Educational Leadership
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic61โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

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

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

68%Working
3%Studying
13%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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