Education Management and Leadership MSc
University of Southampton
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Our master’s in Education Management and Leadership will equip you with the tools you need to analyse and synthesise research and policy alongside internationally recognised tutors on educational leadership and school effectiveness. Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025).- Carrying out world-leading research in higher education, social justice and inclusive education, educational effectiveness, mathematics, science and health ...Read more

Our master’s in Education Management and Leadership will equip you with the tools you need to analyse and synthesise research and policy alongside internationally recognised tutors on educational leadership and school effectiveness. Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025).


- Carrying out world-leading research in higher education, social justice and inclusive education, educational effectiveness, mathematics, science and health education


- Covering the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning


You will have the opportunity to explore the best in professional knowledge and practice, cutting edge research, and evaluation evidence in a variety of educational contexts. The ultimate aim of the programme is to develop and improve your knowledge as educational leaders so that you may impact institutional change.

On our MSc Education Management and Leadership you’ll learn to:
- engage in institutional and professional development and respond to best practice from a global perspective.


- develop the professional skills required to meet the challenges of continuous change and its potential impact upon those who manage and lead schools, public and private sector institutions, and other teachers and educational practitioners.


- improve your knowledge, understanding and practice as educational managers and leaders by critically analysing and synthesising national, international research and policy, plus to communicate outcomes in clear and convincing ways so as to enhance institutional performance.


You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. You’ll graduate with the skills to analyse the challenges facing education as a clear, confident, and comprehensive educational leader.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

Assessment methods may include: Essays; Oral/electronic presentations; Posters; Authored materials (e.g. an audio or video podcast, a learning resource or educational game).

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83/101
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CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
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Entry requirements

An upper-second class degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in subjects such as Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology or any subject if experience of teaching/working in education or with a UK QTS or PGCE qualification. For this pathway we are also looking for some relevant experience in Management/Leadership either within an educational setting (e.g. School or local authority) or education background (ie degree in Education). There must be a clear rationale for choosing this programme and/or relevant background.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,400 per year

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£25,400 per year

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The staff and students at the school are very friendly, and the course content is very engaging. I have encountered several incidents of racial discrimination near my university,...
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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