MA Education Policy and Leadership by Research (Online) at University of Buckingham

The MA in Education Policy and Leadership is an online research degree that explores the challenges facing education systems worldwide. Complete a one-year University of Buckingham MA from your country of residence. Designed for working professionals, this fully online research degree combines live webinars on alternate Saturdays, flexible independent study and dissertation supervision. You will use evidence to analyse education systems, evaluate policy and investigate a question that matters in your own professional or national context.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (online)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Curriculum focused on real-world education policy and leadership challenges. Fully online, flexible study designed for working professionals worldwide. Expert-led teaching by education and policy researchers.

Career pathways

Education policy advisor; School or college leadership roles; Education consultant or programme manager; Researcher in education or public policy; Curriculum developer or educational strategist; NGO or international development professional focused on education; Education data and policy research roles.

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