MA Educational Leadership and Management at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

Our MA Educational Leadership and Management is an exciting programme designed for ambitious professionals aspiring to develop their leadership and management skills. Available in three study modes—full-time (1 year), part-time blended (2 years), and part-time online (2 years), this qualification sets you up to make meaningful impact within your professional context. You'll gain advanced knowledge of leadership theory and practice, develop a critical understanding of educational policy, and strengthen your research capabilities.

Duration: 1 or 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time / online | Intake: September 2026 (Part Time Online and Blended Only) | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Vision, Practice and Policy: Shaping the future, Understanding Effective Leadership and Management, Leadership Development for Education, Research Skills, Research Project.

Career pathways

There is growing demand for professionals with expertise in leadership and management within educational settings. Many organisations now require staff in leadership roles to have specialist knowledge in this area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to the MA Educational Leadership and Management programmes typically requires a second-class degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. We assess each application individually, recognising that academic potential can be demonstrated through various professional and educational backgrounds. We value diverse professional backgrounds and recognise that valuable skills can be developed through various pathways. For international applicants, English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each component. Full-time students are not required to undertake work-related learning.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,675 a year (2026/27). Master's (MA/MSc, 180 credits) full-time; distance learning programme fee also £8,675. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,925 a year (2026/27). Master's (MA/MSc) full-time. Source

Intake: September 2026 (Part Time Online and Blended Only)

Duration: 1 or 2 years

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