MA Leadership in Education at University of East London

Programme overview

Unlock your potential with UEL's Master's degree in Leadership in Education. Our programme equips educators with critical thinking and leadership skills to drive change and improvement in an education context. We welcome all educators, with or without leadership experience, to join us for a unique, career-boosting opportunity!

What you will study

The MA in Leadership in Education is a postgraduate programme consisting of three core modules. Modules include Leading Change, Strategic and Reflective Leadership in Education, Developing Leadership Capability for Change, Strategic Leadership – Leading Wellbeing and Resilience (Mental Wealth), Applied Research Project in Education.

Career pathways

UEL’s Master’s degree in Leadership in Education will develop your critical thinking and leadership skills required to drive change and improvement in your educational context. In addition, the CMI qualification you could gain in passing your modules has been shown to boost employability, career progression and future earning potential.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.; All applicants will be required to evidence their interest in education, educational improvement and/or educational leadership in their personal statement. The statement should also reflect on any experience the candidate has had working, volunteering or studying in an education or training context.; This might be in the public or private sector, in schools, universities, training institutions or in any education/training capacity. English: Overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,760 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,040 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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