MA Educational Leadership at University of Chester

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Chester School of Education  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-Time); 2 years (Part-Time)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, January 2027, May 2027, October 2027, January 2028, May 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will complete a series of modules which you select in order to meet your needs, interests and aspirations. The only compulsory module that you need to complete is the dissertation. Core modules include Research Project.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have secured senior or promoted roles as a result of achieving their MA in Educational Leadership. We have a track record of students progressing to headship after completing their course, while others have taken on more senior leadership roles in departments within their settings.

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