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

INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR 2026:

Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each throughout the year

5/1, 2/2, 2/3, 6/4, 4/5, 1/6, 6/7, 3/8, 7/9, 5/10, 2/11, and 7/12

Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information on programme commencement dates.

Duration: 2 - 5 years

Study mode: Online learning

Programme Pathway

Entry Requirements

For more information on LJMU's Course Catalogue, click here.

Programmes: Master's Degree

Unicaf offers generous scholarships through the Unicaf Scholarship Programme which was founded to offer students the opportunity to further their education, by earning internationally recognised qualifications, at low cost, through online study.

Notes:

Unicaf reserves the right to amend the prices quoted thereafter in line with the Organizations' Pricing Policy. Fees are payable to Unicaf.

Total Fees comprise the following:

• Tuition Fees – GBP: 14600.00
• Application Fee – GBP 35.00 (N1)
• Induction Fee – GBP 100 (N1)
• Technology Fee – GBP 270 (N1)
• Programme Completion Fee – GBP 50.00 (N1)
• Service Fee – GBP 30.00. (N1) (N2)

Note 1: These fees do not fall under any Scholarship Award and are in addition to the Tuition Fees.

Note 2: Will apply if the Total Fee is not settled in a lump sum payment and the student elects to settle the Total Fees in instalments. The Service Fee is calculated at GBP 30.00 per instalment. A Late Payment charge will be charged against all instalments not paid on time.