Course overview This distinctive, evidence-focused Educational Leadership Masters course builds on National Professional Qualifications to develop capacity for leadership and expert practice in schools. It is designed for those aiming to make a difference through leadership that is focused on learning and school improvement. Whether you're an experienced practitioner, a determined policymaker, or a curious researcher, we'll give you the tools to put your learning into practice in the real world. With a thorough grounding in key educational leadership theories, policies, and practices, we'll prepare you to lead change in your institution. Course highlights Our Education Leadership Masters degree goes beyond theoretical learning and research. We focus on critical analysis and evidence-based learning, enabling new and aspiring education leaders to deliver change in their institutions. On the course you will: Engage with leading academics and expert local school leaders Be part of a research-informed community which harnesses cutting-edge and seminal research literature and conducts research and enquiry to review and improve practice and school improvement initiatives Develop capacity for rigorous and critical analysis of evidence from research and evidence from practice in improving schools Develop your own specialist areas of expertise through research, leadership enquiry and other practice-focused assignments.