Overview

Education (Leadership and Management) (Online) degree at University of Derby is designed for those who have experience of working in schools, colleges, universities or any education context, and who seek to develop a better understanding of how educational leadership influences the experiences of staff and students. The programme draws on research from the UK and internationally.

Key Facts

On this pathway you will:

improve your understanding of leadership practices in national and international social, cultural, political and policy contexts

strengthen knowledge of leadership and change management

explore existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership

enable a deeper critical understanding of the organisation, and the environment in which course members operate

critically analyse and evaluate your own and others' leadership practice

This Masters is ideal if you are already in a first position of responsibility within an education setting, seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge in a wide range of leadership and management theories and issues.

Career

This research-informed programme will equip you with knowledge and critical awareness of contemporary issues relating to education and has been designed to prepare you for a range of professional careers within the education sector.
It might make your CV stand out enough to get you an interview for that more senior role you’ve been looking for, or just give you the confidence to apply for positions you normally wouldn’t have considered. Previous students reported that they performed better at work as a result of this course - bringing greater recognition and respect from peers.

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Programme Structure

Modules:

Crafting your Masters study

Evidence Based Practice

Independent Study

Curriculum Challenges

Developing Leadership Capacity

Innovative 21st Century Teaching

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Organisational Behaviour Educational Leadership View 28 other Masters in Organisational Behaviour in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good undergraduate degree (2.2 or above),

An equivalent level 6 qualification (equivalent overseas qualifications which will be verified by NARIC)

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Tuition Fees

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3960 GBP / year

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3960 GBP / year

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Funding

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