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MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Flexible
FEB-25
3 Years
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MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Flexible
FEB-26
3 Years
MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Flexible
SEP-25
3 Years
MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Flexible
FEB-25
3 Years
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Applied Educational Leadership MA
The Applied Educational Leadership MA is designed for middle or established leaders and managers in schools, colleges, or other educational institutions. It will enable students to develop themselves and their educational systems, and to reflect on the quality of the learning and teaching they manage. 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.
Careers
Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as senior and middle leaders in education institutions worldwide, while others have jobs as government ministers and advisers. Graduates can also be found working as local government leaders and consultants. Many AEL students gain promotion during their course of study.
Employability
The applied nature of the course course prepares and supports students for transition into more senior leadership roles in education for those in senior positions, it helps to develop their leadership of their institutions. The excellent reputations of UCL Institute of Education and University of London Worldwide support this.
Optional qualifications
This degree is also available as a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate with fees set accordingly.
Duration: 3-5 years
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,500 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee in Year 1 is £4,500 (UK) and covers 60 credits of the total 180 credits. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
£9,200 per year
Students from EU
The fee in Year 1 is £9,200 (Overseas) and covers 60 credits of the total 180 credits. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
£9,200 per year
Students from International
The fee in Year 1 is £9,200 (Overseas) and covers 60 credits of the total 180 credits. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
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