MSc Professional Education and Leadership at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc Professional Education and Leadership is a part-time, blended Masters for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership of learning within their own profession, not only school educators. It builds advanced knowledge and leadership skills for driving change in educational settings. Exit awards are a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.

Duration: 36 months part-time | Intake: August 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In years one and two students take a compulsory core module and choose one of six option modules. Delivery combines face-to-face seminar days on campus, guided self-study, and online and work-based learning.

Career pathways

Educational leadership and management in schools, colleges and universities, public services education, local and central government, NGOs and educational charities, or PhD study. Roles include curriculum leader, lecturer and faculty head.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; applicants without these but with significant relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. Students must have access to, or be employed in, an appropriate work environment such as a school. International applicants needing a Student visa cannot be accepted because the course is part-time and blended. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with 20 in reading, 19 in writing, 19 in listening and 22 in speaking; TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Intake: August 2027

Duration: 36 months part-time

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