MSc Educational Leadership & Management at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Masters in Educational Leadership & Management will provide you with opportunities to develop as a confident, ethical and evidence-informed leader for a rapidly changing global education landscape. The programme is designed for aspiring and current leaders, bringing together leadership and management theory and applied learning to strengthen your capacity to lead improvement across diverse educational contexts.

Duration: 24-36 months part-time (online) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivered fully online over two years part-time (with an optional third year for the dissertation). Year 1 covers leadership, management and improvement, professional collaboration and wicked issues in education; Year 2 covers ethical education systems, data literacy and leading beyond education, followed by a traditional or challenge-based dissertation.

Career pathways

You will be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and attitudes to lead improvement efforts in a variety of educational contexts. The degree will support your career development as a school and system leader in state, independent and international schools, educational government agencies and organisations. Educational administrators in schools, colleges and universities Leadership roles in private, public and international education organisations

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Application information

Entry requirements

Lower second-class (2.2) honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a subject related to Education. A BA in Childhood Practice is also accepted. We may also accept applicants with lower grades, or a degree in a non-related subject, where there is at least 2 years of work experience in an educational setting. A CV is required. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0 (IELTS One Skill Retake accepted; General Training not accepted); equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, LanguageCert, Duolingo and other listed tests are accepted, taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date; a degree from a majority-English-speaking country may be accepted instead.

Intake: September

Duration: 24-36 months part-time (online)

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