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MA in Leadership in Education

Educational aims of the programme

The programme will enable students to: expand their critical understanding in the area of educational leadership, through learning based on critical engagement with current education theory, research, policy and practice; develop their critical educational practice through analysis of, reflection on, and engagement with this knowledge and understanding in their professional settings; develop professionally and personally through learning programmes at Level 7; conduct research relevant to their educational setting around an aspect of leadership in education; achieve their full academic potential at Level 7 through study, encouraging self-motivation, self-awareness and application of initiative; develop their leadership acumen for current and future educational contexts.

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically evaluate the existing theory and evidence base associated with leadership in education Page 3 of 7 Code Description
  2. Gather, present, interpret and analyse quantitative and /or qualitative data in appropriate form for research project purposes, related to the field of leadership in education
  3. Critically examine research methodologies relevant to the study of leadership in education
  4. Synthesise current and original concepts for the creation and interpretation of knowledge in relation to leadership in education
  5. Apply relevant knowledge of leadership and management to a range of complex educational situations
  6. Critically assess current practice relating to leadership in education
  7. Evaluate the rigour and validity of published research within different educational contexts
  8. Apply appropriate research methodologies and data collection processes to inform the critical analysis of and reflection on practice
  9. Critical reflection on value systems and conceptual assumptions
  10. The preparation of a research project based on a study in appropriate depth of a topic related to leadership in education

Duration: 2 - 5 years

Study mode: Online learning

Financing: Scholarships Available


Programme Pathway
Foundation Courses
Name Code
Induction Module LJMU-IND-M-100
Postgraduate Certificate Level
Name Code
Introduction to Leadership in Education LJMU-7501-MALED
Leading Change LJMU-7502-MALED
Leading Effective Teams LJMU-7503-MALED
Postgraduate Diploma Level
Name Code
Contemporary Issues in Education LJMU-7504-MALED
Developing Critical Professional Practice LJMU-7505-MALED
Educational Research LJMU-7506-MALED
Postgraduate Award Level
Name Code
Research Project LJMU-7507-MALED

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for admission are:

  • An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered in exceptional cases.
  • Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent English language qualifications. Students who do not hold the above English language qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where an overall score of 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5) is required.
  • Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
  • Up to date CV
  • Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.

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