MSc in Educational Leadership
Investigate educational leadership, institutional development and strategic management within contemporary learning environments.
Understanding Educational Leadership
The MSc in Educational Leadership explores leadership, organisational development and management within educational institutions and learning environments.
Students can investigate educational policy, institutional governance, leadership practices and strategies for organisational improvement. Research may also address educational innovation, quality management and the challenges of leading change within educational organisations.
The specialisation provides opportunities to examine contemporary educational leadership issues through independent academic research.
Areas of Research
Potential areas for independent research within this specialisation include:
- Educational Leadership and Governance
- Institutional Development
- Educational Policy and Management
- Organisational Change in Education
These are illustrative research directions, not additional taught modules.
One MSc Structure, Your Chosen Research Focus
The MSc is a 12-month, 60 ECTS online programme. Students complete four research foundation modules worth 30 ECTS in total, followed by an independent research paper worth 30 ECTS within their chosen specialisation.
For module descriptions, entry requirements and frequently asked questions, visit the main MSc programme overview.
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