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Manchester Metropolitan University: Educational Leadership
| Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Childhood, Youth and Education Studies |
| Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
| courses@mmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0161 247 6969 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Empower your leadership journey in education with a course that supports your growth, challenges your thinking, and enhances your impact. At Manchester Met, our MA in Educational Leadership offers a rich blend of theory and practice, helping you develop the confidence and clarity to lead effectively in diverse educational settings.
You’ll explore leadership through the lens of personal and professional values, learning how to navigate the demands of policy and accountability while fostering an ethics of care. The course encourages critical reflection, inclusive practice, and value-driven decision-making—equipping you to lead with integrity, empathy, and resilience in the face of top-down pressures.
Our full-time pathway is ideal for those taking a pause from their careers to reflect on their practice or prepare for future leadership roles. Our part-time pathway is tailored for professionals continuing to work while studying, offering flexibility and relevance to your current context. Both routes connect you with a community of aspirational and experienced leaders in a supportive academic environment where your contributions are respected and your leadership potential is nurtured.
Features and benefits - World-class research informed teaching - Experience courses planned and delivered by our award winning TEF Gold standard team and world-leading Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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National Professional Qualification - If you have a National Professional Qualification, you can apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your masters and reduce the number of taught modules you need to complete.
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Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers as part of your dissertation module to help you shape and carry out your own research project in an area of personal and professional interest related to your choice of field.
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Join a diverse postgraduate community - Become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.
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Routes designed to fit around you - We understand that you will have different commitments at different stages in your personal and professional lives. You can apply to study either part-time (weekends and twilight sessions) or full-time (during typical university hours).
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Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our university shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a relevant first degree, postgraduate diploma or professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an undergraduate UK honours degree of at least a 2:2. Other qualifications or experience may be considered. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
Empower your leadership journey in education with a course that supports your growth, challenges your thinking, and enhances your impact. At Manchester Met, our MA in Educational Leadership offers a rich blend of theory and practice, helping you develop the confidence and clarity to lead effectively in diverse educational settings.
You’ll explore leadership through the lens of personal and professional values, learning how to navigate the demands of policy and accountability while fostering an ethics of care. The course encourages critical reflection, inclusive practice, and value-driven decision-making—equipping you to lead with integrity, empathy, and resilience in the face of top-down pressures.
Our full-time pathway is ideal for those taking a pause from their careers to reflect on their practice or prepare for future leadership roles. Our part-time pathway is tailored for professionals continuing to work while studying, offering flexibility and relevance to your current context. Both routes connect you with a community of aspirational and experienced leaders in a supportive academic environment where your contributions are respected and your leadership potential is nurtured.
Features and benefits - World-class research informed teaching - Experience courses planned and delivered by our award winning TEF Gold standard team and world-leading Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
-
National Professional Qualification - If you have a National Professional Qualification, you can apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your masters and reduce the number of taught modules you need to complete.
-
Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers as part of your dissertation module to help you shape and carry out your own research project in an area of personal and professional interest related to your choice of field.
-
Join a diverse postgraduate community - Become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.
-
Routes designed to fit around you - We understand that you will have different commitments at different stages in your personal and professional lives. You can apply to study either part-time (weekends and twilight sessions) or full-time (during typical university hours).
-
Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our university shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a relevant first degree, postgraduate diploma or professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an undergraduate UK honours degree of at least a 2:2. Other qualifications or experience may be considered. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
Overview
Our MA Educational Leadership is a flexible course for anyone interested in critically exploring educational leadership. We offer a full-time and part-time route, as well as an offsite provision so that you can study at a place and pace that suits you.
Whether you are a current or aspiring leader in education or related field, our course appeals to a variety of backgrounds and professions. You’ll be joining a diverse and thriving community of postgraduate students from the UK and across the world.
You’ll critically analyse the key approaches and debates in the field of educational leadership from UK and global perspectives and develop your understanding of different leadership models.
You’ll evaluate and learn to think with a range of theoretical frameworks to deepen your critical analysis of leadership. You’ll also use theory to examine and challenge your own beliefs and assumptions. This will enable you to reframe how educational leadership is practiced and contribute to new and innovative methods for the future.
We aim to empower you to approach your own research with confidence. You’ll extend your understanding of research techniques to prepare you for completing your own dissertation. You’ll be supported by active researchers in our internationally renowned Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
We’ve designed this postgraduate course to allow you to specialise and focus on areas of education that interest you. You can choose option units based on work by world-class researchers in the Faculty of Health and Education.
When you graduate, you’ll achieve a masters degree that highlights areas of your personal and professional interest.
Features and benefits
-
World-class research informed teaching - Experience courses planned and delivered by our award winning TEF Gold standard team and world-leading Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
-
Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers from ESRI as part of your dissertation to help you shape and carry out your own research project. Expertise spans areas such as early childhood, literacy, STEM, and global educational trends.
-
Join a diverse postgraduate community - You’ll become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.
-
Flexible learning – Study either part-time or full-time so that you can fit your masters around your varying commitments.
-
Tailored to you – We’ve designed this course so that you can shape your learning journey to your individual interests. Choose option units and coursework topics to reflect specialisms in your personal and professional interest.
-
** Expand your knowledge** – Focus on the field of educational leadership and use your learning to reframe how educational leadership is practiced and contribute to new and innovative perspectives for the future.
-
Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our University shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.
-
Recognition of prior learning – If you have a National Professional Qualification in Leadership, apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your MA and reduce the number of taught units you need to complete.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please see our website for information on entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
Overview
Our MA Educational Leadership is a flexible course for anyone interested in critically exploring educational leadership. We offer a full-time and part-time route, as well as an offsite provision so that you can study at a place and pace that suits you.
Whether you are a current or aspiring leader in education or related field, our course appeals to a variety of backgrounds and professions. You’ll be joining a diverse and thriving community of postgraduate students from the UK and across the world.
You’ll critically analyse the key approaches and debates in the field of educational leadership from UK and global perspectives and develop your understanding of different leadership models.
You’ll evaluate and learn to think with a range of theoretical frameworks to deepen your critical analysis of leadership. You’ll also use theory to examine and challenge your own beliefs and assumptions. This will enable you to reframe how educational leadership is practiced and contribute to new and innovative methods for the future.
We aim to empower you to approach your own research with confidence. You’ll extend your understanding of research techniques to prepare you for completing your own dissertation. You’ll be supported by active researchers in our internationally renowned Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
We’ve designed this postgraduate course to allow you to specialise and focus on areas of education that interest you. You can choose option units based on work by world-class researchers in the Faculty of Health and Education.
When you graduate, you’ll achieve a masters degree that highlights areas of your personal and professional interest.
Features and benefits
-
World-class research informed teaching - Experience courses planned and delivered by our award winning TEF Gold standard team and world-leading Educational and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
-
Expert dissertation support - You can work closely with expert researchers from ESRI as part of your dissertation to help you shape and carry out your own research project. Expertise spans areas such as early childhood, literacy, STEM, and global educational trends.
-
Join a diverse postgraduate community - You’ll become a part of a thriving community of postgraduate learners from a variety of professional backgrounds in the UK and across the world. This network helps to enhance your learning experience and further support you through your studies.
-
Flexible learning – Study either part-time or full-time so that you can fit your masters around your varying commitments.
-
Tailored to you – We’ve designed this course so that you can shape your learning journey to your individual interests. Choose option units and coursework topics to reflect specialisms in your personal and professional interest.
-
** Expand your knowledge** – Focus on the field of educational leadership and use your learning to reframe how educational leadership is practiced and contribute to new and innovative perspectives for the future.
-
Study in a thriving education city – With a diverse and energetic scene, Manchester is one of the UK’s largest and most popular student cities. Our University shares the city’s strong national and international education links which can support and enhance your learning.
-
Recognition of prior learning – If you have a National Professional Qualification in Leadership, apply for the learning to be recognised as a contribution towards your MA and reduce the number of taught units you need to complete.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please see our website for information on entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a historic and internationally recognised institution that dates back to 1824, known for the quality of its teaching and world leading research. The University has been named Modern University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2026).
Manchester is an exciting and vibrant city known worldwide for its music, sport, culture and creativity. Living and studying here means being part of a global city that opens doors to opportunity.
Manchester is home to a diverse community of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries. International students are offered comprehensive …
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