PGDip Educational Leadership at University of Chester

Programme overview

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); 1 year (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

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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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours Degree: A minimum of 2:2 in education or a related field. Those without this classification will be invited to an interview to ensure their suitability.; Interview: Those with non-standard qualifications will be interviewed to ensure their suitability.; IELTS: 6.5

International applicants: GBP 10,340 for the whole programme (2026/27). £10,340 for the full course (2026/27) Source

Intake: October 2026, January 2027, May 2027, October 2027, January 2028, May 2028

Duration: 1 year (Full-Time); 1 year (Part-Time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.chester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/postgraduate/

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