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University of Warwick: Leading Educational Change and Improvement
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Centre for Education Studies |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - PGA
Summary
Develop your understanding of leading educational change and improvement on this short course. Warwick's Education Studies offers this PGA as a bridge to further education, you will develop an understanding of education change through research and practical perspectives.
This short course will allow you to develop an understanding of educational change and improvement from a research and practical perspective, and look at how that can impact teaching and learning outcomes. Suitable for teachers, researchers and administrators, you will be comparing evaluating and critiquing international reform efforts and developing knowledge about the dynamics of leading improvement as a strategy for change.
The course may also be used as a bridge course towards applying for the MA Educational Leadership and Management.
Skills from this degree - Understand competing paradigms and methodologies in educational research
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Ability to examine the relationship between quantitative and qualitative research methods
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Identify theoretical and methodological grounds on which education research is based
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Analyse the relationship between research questions, method and methodology
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Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of educational research from different perspectives and methodologies
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Gain familiarity with different research practices and conduct ‘micro’ studies in the practice of educational research
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Develop your understanding of leading educational change and improvement on this short course. Warwick's Education Studies offers this PGA as a bridge to further education, you will develop an understanding of education change through research and practical perspectives.
This short course will allow you to develop an understanding of educational change and improvement from a research and practical perspective, and look at how that can impact teaching and learning outcomes. Suitable for teachers, researchers and administrators, you will be comparing evaluating and critiquing international reform efforts and developing knowledge about the dynamics of leading improvement as a strategy for change.
The course may also be used as a bridge course towards applying for the MA Educational Leadership and Management.
Skills from this degree - Understand competing paradigms and methodologies in educational research
-
Ability to examine the relationship between quantitative and qualitative research methods
-
Identify theoretical and methodological grounds on which education research is based
-
Analyse the relationship between research questions, method and methodology
-
Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of educational research from different perspectives and methodologies
-
Gain familiarity with different research practices and conduct ‘micro’ studies in the practice of educational research
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is ranked 74th in the QS World University Guide 2026, is the youngest member of the Russell Group and are listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
We are renowned for seeking out and addressing complex global challenges with era-defining innovative thinking. A connected ecosystem of staff, students and alumni, the University fosters transformative learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and bold industry partnerships across state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and global satellite hubs.
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