PgCert Into Headship at University of Edinburgh

Into Headship is Scotland's national qualification for aspiring headteachers, enabling participants to demonstrate achievement of the Standard for Headship. It is delivered in partnership between Moray House, Education Scotland and local authorities in the Teacher Education Partnerships.

Faculty: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Moray House School of Education and Sport  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Postgraduate Certificate is 60 credits and focuses on the headteacher's strategic role in leading the whole school community. Learning is through workshops, seminars, problem-based learning, peer group learning and one-to-one meetings.

Career pathways

The programme prepares participants to lead school improvement, apply strategic leadership and management theory, and develop critical enquiry and reflective practice; graduates may progress to a master's programme.

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