Educational Leadership MA
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,918 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Educational Leadership MA

    About

    Designed for education professionals interested in enhancing life chances in diverse settings, this flexible and forward-thinking programme combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Through a blend of theory, research, and practical application, you’ll explore contemporary issues in education and mental health, from leading and managing change to finance, governance, and strategic management.

    Our internationally known, research active staff will provide you with an innovative, applied degree designed in collaboration with industry experts that sets you apart from others and ensures you are well prepared to shape the future of education and change lives locally and globally. You’ll receive research-led teaching, informed by the latest educational developments so that you can gain targeted expertise that directly applies to your current role and prepares you for future leadership opportunities.

    The programme also offers opportunities for professional networking and learning, connecting you with industry experts and peers, helping you build a strong professional community that can support your learning and career development.

    Our flexible study options for full-time and part-time learners allow you to tailor your learning to fit your career and lifestyle, making it possible to balance professional commitments with academic growth.

    Whether you’re looking to for a pathway to doctoral study or to advance your education-related career, transition into leadership, or deepen your professional practice, the MA in Educational Leadership provides you with the tools, confidence, and insight to make a lasting difference.

    Join a community of passionate professionals shaping the future of education and enhancing life chances with our Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Education

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    An undergraduate degree (normally a 2.2 or above) in a field related to education or an equivalent qualification acceptable to Edge Hill University. Applicants, who come from a different academic background, which is equivalent to degree level, or have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, are welcome to apply. Or a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    You are expected to have English language proficiency minimally equivalent to overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

    Career

    Your future career

    By studying this programme, you will be well-prepared for a wide range of professional roles in the education sector and beyond. The degree also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to progress to undertake further research, doctoral study, or pursue careers in international education and consultancy.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,918 / year

    Educational Leadership MA

    Edge Hill University

    Edge Hill University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen