MA Education - Educational Leadership at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

MA Education - Educational Leadership offers the opportunity to study and research Educational Leadership to those who aspire to senior leadership positions. It is delivered in partnership with Teaching School Alliances, Multi-Academy Trusts, Diocesan offices, military, health, sport, outdoor education, local authorities and a wide range of other employers and organisations throughout the South-West and beyond. The MA Education - Educational Leadership course offers flexibility for busy professionals to engage in postgraduate study.

Faculty: Education, Communities & Children | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Independent study, Research design, Leadership in educational contexts, Dissertation, Governance and strategic leadership in education.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to progress their careers as aspirant and senior leaders in a wide variety of educational settings as, e.g. middle leaders, senior leaders, headteachers, advisers, consultants and trainers of leaders within their specialist field or setting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will need an undergraduate degree, however admission on the grounds of experience is considered for highly experienced applicants

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,800 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/applying/applydirect/

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