Overview

In a globally connected and rapidly changing world, education offers each individual the best chance of navigating an unknown future. In this Master's in Professional Practice in Higher Education from Bath Spa University, you’ll explore the opportunities and challenges that educational leaders face as they are given greater autonomy to have a positive impact on pupils and learners.

We’ll help you develop and improve your expertise as an educational leader through practice-based inquiry, in which you'll relate theory and research to your own working environment. You’ll gain a critical understanding of the practices that characterise effective leadership and learn how to bring about change and improvement.

Taught sessions will provide an understanding of the ways in which leadership impacts the climate and culture of a school or educational setting.

Careers

You’ll graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge, well-placed to apply for middle, senior or leadership roles in schools or other educational institutions. Many students on our educational leadership awards gain promotion within 12 months of completing the course.

The grounding in academic work provides a foundation for further research at PhD level which can lead to employment in Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Society

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Dissertation

Leadership in Practice

Leading, Mentoring and Coaching

Research and Professional

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching View 197 other Masters in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll have a 2:2 (or above) bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution or a relevant professional qualification.

Tuition Fees

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4493 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 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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