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PostgraduateMA

Educational Leadership

University of Chester
Chester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Educational Leadership at University of Chester. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Enhance your leadership potential and make a lasting impact in education with our MA in Educational Leadership. Designed for current and aspiring leaders across all educational settings, this course empowers you to critically engage with leadership theories and apply them to real-world challenges. With a strong emphasis on professional practice, you will refine your ability to lead with confidence, drive positive change, and shape the future of education. International tuition fees are £15,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,360 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Leadership Theory and Practice
Organisational Change Management
Strategic Educational Planning
Research Methods for Educational Leaders
Educational Policy and Governance
Human Resource Development in Schools
Ethical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
Leading School Improvement and Innovation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£30,000

Home Student Fee

£9,360

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£26,000£31,000
3 years£17,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£21,000£25,000£31,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Chester

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