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PostgraduateMA

Educational Leadership

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,400Per Year (Intl)
£13,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Educational Leadership at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MA in Educational Leadership is the ideal course for those who are ready to shape the future of education. Whether you’re an experienced school-based practitioner looking to take the next step, an emerging leader seeking to drive change in your setting, or an aspiring policymaker with a vision for system-wide impact, this course is designed to support and challenge you. You’ll learn from a world-class team of academics who are leading thinkers in the fields of leadership, management, and school improvement, alongside senior professionals such as headteachers, advisors, and policymakers ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Educational Leadership
School Improvement and Change Management
Educational Policy and System Leadership
Research Methods for Educational Leaders
Leading Teaching and Learning
Organisational Culture and People Management
Finance and Resource Management in Education
Contemporary Issues in Educational Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,400

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£29,400

Home Student Fee

£13,700

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%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 University of Manchester

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