Applied Educational Leadership MA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 6-Oct-2023

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Duration 5 year(s)

Apply Date 6-Oct-2023

Applied Educational Leadership MA

About

About this degree

As an applied programme, this MA will improve a student's understanding of educational leadership theory, enable them to apply it to their own working environment, and to undertake research in their settings. It will foster students' continuing professional development, allowing them to consider issues related to the policy context of education. It will also give them the chance to think through, apply and evaluate strategies for leading change.

Who this course is for

Applicants should have several years of professional experience in education. They should currently be in a leadership and/or management role, and plan to be so throughout their studies. While this is most commonly line management, such as in a middle or senior leadership role, many other forms can be considered, such as leading a self-established business or charity, or chairing a Trust or Board of Governors. When assessing eligibility, we recognise that applicants on parental leave, and/or with disabilities, may have different career trajectories.

The AEL MA accepts professionals in leadership and management roles from different education sectors and countries, with diverse backgrounds and professional histories. It is designed to accelerate their personal, academic and professional development with a focus on leading change in their institutions. It also opens the door to future doctoral study and academic careers.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

The Department of Learning and Leadership's excellent reputation stems from the quality, depth and breadth of its research and development work, and from its promotion of educational leadership both nationally and internationally.

The department is at the forefront of developing research, new knowledge and publications for and about leadership and learning. This informs the content of the AEL programme.

AEL has an outstanding team of tutors with long experience as educational leaders and researchers in the field.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The Applied Educational Leadership (AEL) MA is a world-class, fully online, distance learning Master's programme for leaders and managers in schools, colleges, universities, charities, edu-businesses and government. It spurs rapid personal and professional development, opening new employment and promotion prospects. Students gain valuable knowledge and insights, and bring change to their organisations, through personal study and empirical research, enabled by high-quality dialogue with their tutors and a global network of peers.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in any subject, at least two years' relevant work experience, and a current educational leadership role. Word processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. You must have regular access to a computer with an internet connection to use the Virtual Learning Environment, where all programme resources are located.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

The programme links rigorous academic content to practical application throughout. Students develop skills in leading staff, working with teams, increasing motivation, leading change, assessing research claims and developing research-engaged institutions. Wider philosophical and value stances are explored, enriched by informed professional perspectives from a diverse global cohort. This leaves students better prepared for a wide range of professional contexts in changing times.