Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

For standard entry, students will meet the following criteria as a minimum: Have a first degree in a related area - classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent, of a UK university. Or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants who have successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCEi) with Westford University College as the approved Teaching Institution, may be considered for advanced entry on to the MA Leadership in Education. This remains subject to the University's regulations on Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and approval by the Faculty Recognition Group. The PGCEi would count as 60 credits towards the MA Leadership in Education programme with exemptions for 7511ELED; 7514ELED; 7515ELED. Students will need to complete the following modules once they join the MA Leadership in Education: [7512ELED; 7513ELED; 7516ELED; 7517ELED] A student should have had their complete education and qualifications in an English medium school and College/HEI, or have achieved an IELTS score of 6.0 overall for admission to the programme.

For standard entry, students will meet the following criteria as a minimum: Have a first degree in a related area - classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent, of a UK university. Or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants who have successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCEi) with Westford University College as the approved Teaching Institution, may be considered for advanced entry on to the MA Leadership in Education. This remains subject to the University's regulations on Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and approval by the Faculty Recognition Group. The PGCEi would count as 60 credits towards the MA Leadership in Education programme with exemptions for 7511ELED; 7514ELED; 7515ELED. Students will need to complete the following modules once they join the MA Leadership in Education: [7512ELED; 7513ELED; 7516ELED; 7517ELED] A student should have had their complete education and qualifications in an English medium school and College/HEI, or have achieved an IELTS score of 6.0 overall for admission to the programme. Offerings: All

Evaluate the rigour and validity of published research within different educational contexts

Apply appropriate research methodologies and data collection processes to inform the critical analysis of and reflection on practice

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

Critically examine research methodologies relevant to the study of leadership in education

Critically assess current practice relating to leadership in education

Synthesise current and original concepts for the creation and interpretation of knowledge in relation to leadership in education

Apply relevant knowledge of leadership and management to a range of complex educational situations

Critically reflect on value systems and conceptual assumptions

Prepare a research project based on a study in appropriate depth of a topic related to leadership in education

Critically evaluate the existing theory and evidence base associated with leadership in education

Course Catalogue

Leadership in Education - 36532 - MA