Course summary
A Master's in Education Leadership and Management designed for those who aspire to become, or are currently working as, leaders in an educational organisation.
- Benefit from the opportunity to reflect on and challenge your professional experience.
- Take part in lively discussions on contemporary issues in education and leadership.
- Learn the practices that characterise effective leadership and how to bring about change.
Modules
This course includes or offers the following modules. Please check the programme document for more information on which modules are core, required or optional.
- Education and Society
- Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- Dissertation
- Leadership in Practice
- Leading, Mentoring and Coaching
- Research and Professional - Part 1
Assessment method
There are no written exams on this course; each module is assessed through coursework. This typically involves an essay for a 30 credit module. In some modules, you may be assessed by presentations or online activities. The 60 credit dissertation focuses on an area agreed with a specialist tutor, who will offer guidance on structure and academic writing.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
You’ll have a 2:2 (or above) bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution or a relevant professional qualification. If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. The Admissions team assesses applications individually, but for postgraduate courses we're looking for an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. Ideally, you’ll be working within an educational context and have some professional experience of leadership, either formally or informally, to inform your academic study.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £8595 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8595 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8595 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8595 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8595 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £8595 | Year 1 |
EU | £15905 | Year 1 |
International | £15905 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN