Educational Leadership in Practice

    Master of Educational Leadership in Practice at The University of Manchester

    Master of Educational Leadership in Practice at The University of Manchester

    Study Educational Leadership in Practice at The University of Manchester, a Master degree offered across its Main Site and Online campuses in Manchester, United Kingdom. This Full Time program is delivered online in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The tuition fee is USD 23,932 / year, with the next intake scheduled for September 1, 2026.

    About Master of Educational Leadership in Practice

    Who this course is for

    If you’re a teacher or an educator looking to move into a leadership role within an education organisation, this course is for you. It will give you vital knowledge and skills to take your career to the next level, empowering you to lead with confidence and have a real impact.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Educational Leadership in Practice at The University of Manchester

    Entry Requirements

    Academic entry qualification overview

    A good honours degree (minimum 2:1) or the overseas equivalent. An initial qualification in teaching, or at least one year's professional experience in a public or private educational organisation, are desirable but not essential requirements. Applicants with a 2:2 will be considered if they have at least three years teaching experience.

    English language

    In the case of non-native speakers of English an IELTS profile of 6.5 overall with no less that 6.5 in the writing component and no other subsection below 6.0

    Or

    TOEFL internet-based score of 90 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 22 and no other section below 20.

    Or

    Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169

    Or

    Grade C if taken before January 2015 (the Cambridge First Certificate in English is not acceptable).

    Or

    Pearson test of English score of 59 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 59 and no other subsection below 51

    English language test validity
    Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 5.5
    • TOEFLMin 72

    English Program Requirements

    In the case of non-native speakers of English an IELTS profile of 6.5 overall with no less that 6.5 in the writing component and no other subsection below 6.0

    Or

    TOEFL internet-based score of 90 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 22 and no other section below 20.

    Or

    Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169

    Or

    Grade C if taken before January 2015 (the Cambridge First Certificate in English is not acceptable).

    Or

    Pearson test of English score of 59 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 59 and no other subsection below 51

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Educational Leadership in Practice

    How it will benefit your career

    • You'll develop links between your learning and practice
    • You'll contribute to debates about research in educational leadership in a range of different contexts and from different perspectives
    • You'll reflect on how these could apply to your own practice
    • You'll demonstrate an understanding of education policy in and for understanding educational leadership and its relationship to wider changes at both national and international levels
    • You'll develop critical skills on how reform agendas require problematisation to evaluate how they may disrupt or reproduce inequities

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,932 / year
    Master of Educational Leadership in Practice at The University of Manchester
    The University of Manchester
    The University of Manchester
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Manchester

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