Educational Leadership MA
University of Chester
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Our MA in Educational Leadership is designed for leaders or aspiring leaders in all areas of education. The course will develop your professional knowledge in relation to your current context by building on the significant experience and expertise which you will bring with you to the course. Our philosophy of learning links to professional practice, with theories of leadership linking directly to leadership practice . Most importantly, it acknowledges work undertaken in the workplace. If you ...Read more

Our MA in Educational Leadership is designed for leaders or aspiring leaders in all areas of education. The course will develop your professional knowledge in relation to your current context by building on the significant experience and expertise which you will bring with you to the course. Our philosophy of learning links to professional practice, with theories of leadership linking directly to leadership practice . Most importantly, it acknowledges work undertaken in the workplace. If you engage in the course you will: develop your critical thinking skills and become a reflective leader be able to articulate informed opinions with confidence become a confident researcher who will be aware of theoretical frameworks with the ability to apply them to real problems become a confident and effective leader. You can enter the course by making a claim for previous learning through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process and then undertake modules for the remainder of your course taking into account your setting and individual needs. On successful completion of your MA in Educational Leadership you will also gain a CMI award in Strategic Leadership.

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Applicants will normally work in an educational environment, e.g. school, college, academy, local authority, free school or other educational setting. 

The minimum entry requirement is usually a 2:2 honours degree plus relevant experience. Candidates without these qualifications will be invited to attend an interview to ensure their suitability for the course. 

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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University of Chester
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The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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