MA Educational Leadership
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
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The masters in education leadership programme at Queen Margaret University takes a critical theory-informed perspective on the engagement with educational leadership at a micro, meso and macro level of synthesis and analysis, and is aimed at professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of education leadership and its role in society. This programme will provide professionals working in the education sector with the theoretical basis of education leadership in order to inform their practice, ...Read more

The master's in education leadership programme at Queen Margaret University takes a critical theory-informed perspective on the engagement with educational leadership at a micro, meso and macro level of synthesis and analysis, and is aimed at professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of education leadership and its role in society. This programme will provide professionals working in the education sector with the theoretical basis of education leadership in order to inform their practice, and understand the role of effective leadership as a catalyst for social change.

The Master’s programmes are delivered entirely online and can be studied from anywhere in the world, with no need to ever attend campus. They have been carefully designed to fit around the busy schedules of working professionals, ensuring that work and family commitments need not be reasons to put your ambitions on hold. You can study whilst continuing in your current role and immediately apply what you learn to your professional context.

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94/101
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73rd
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97th
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nicole
19 Nov 24

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19 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from an accredited college, institution or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor Honours degree qualification. This includes 3rd class honours degrees. Or We may also consider applicants who do not hold a recognised degree but who can demonstrate at least two years of relevant work experience - professional, managerial or supervisory role.

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£3,750 per year

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TOTAL FEES / PER MODULE FEES : £7,500 / £625

£3,750 per year

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Students from EU

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TOTAL FEES / PER MODULE FEES : £7,500 / £625

£3,750 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

TOTAL FEES / PER MODULE FEES : £7,500 / £625

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19 Nov 24
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Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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