Education (Leadership) MA

This flexible, part-time course is designed for those presently working as, or interested in, becoming mid-senior managers and leaders in an educational organisation. It is made up of core and optional units, providing you with the flexibility to design a programme which meets your individual needs. Being part time, it helps you fit study around your other commitments while equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to analyse practice, lead change and inspire excellence. Through your studies, you have the opportunity to think critically and creatively so you can effectively navigate the evolving demands of leadership within education.

Your student experience

The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and management, drawing on multidisciplinary research.

Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along a leadership or managerial career path.

The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.

The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individualised support.

Career opportunities\
For existing professionals, this Master’s qualification will enhance your chances for promotion to senior positions in the field of education and, in particular, senior management roles within schools. It acts as an important indicator of your ability and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a senior leader in educational settings. It is designed to help you critique key issues in education as well as to identify and justify recommendations for further action.

As a Master’s graduate, therefore, you will have the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to prepare and present a strong application to senior posts in the field of education. It is also an ideal base from which to progress to study at Doctoral level.