Overview

The expert staff bring a wealth of academic and sector experience, ensuring that your learning is grounded in both research and contemporary practice. You will benefit from a flexible, personalised approach, with opportunities to gain accreditation for prior learning, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Whether you are looking to progress within your current role or transition into new opportunities, this MA will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career.

In addition to your Educational Leadership programme offered by the University of Chester , you will also achieve a prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) award in Strategic Leadership. This dual accreditation highlights your expertise and enhances your professional standing, giving you a competitive edge in the field.

Career opportunities

Many of the graduates have secured senior or promoted roles as a result of achieving their Educational Leadership. They have a track record of students progressing to headship after completing their course, while others have taken on more senior leadership roles in departments within their settings.

Their enhanced understanding of the leadership within education has informed their own practice as leaders, ensuring that they have a bigger impact on their own educational setting. After completion, some students have gone onto successfully complete doctoral degrees here at the University of Chester and further afield, while others are using the result of their dissertation to influence policy and practice across groups of schools.

Accreditation

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research design

Professional Development Review

Coaching Principles, Processes and Skills

Leading in Faith Schools

Leadership Theory into Practice

Power, Politics and Policy in Educational Leadership

Creativity, Innovation and Leadership

The Psychology of Leadership

Leading Change in Schools

Leading Governance in Schools

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

UK/EU

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.

International

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.

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Tuition Fees

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15000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9360 GBP / year

≈ 9360 GBP / year

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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