Overview

The Educational Leadership (Online) at Queen Margaret University is a comprehensive master's degree designed to deepen professional knowledge of leadership within the global education sector. This programme adopts a critical theory-informed perspective to analyse educational engagement at micro, meso, and macro levels. Students will explore how effective leadership acts as a vital catalyst for social improvement and organisational development.

This course is specifically structured for those who require the flexibility to balance academic advancement with existing professional and personal commitments. By delivering content through a 100% online platform, the university ensures that students can access high-quality resources and engage with peers from anywhere in the world.

Why Educational Leadership (Online) at Queen Margaret University?

• Study with an institution recognised as the Herald Scottish Higher Education Institute of the Year 2025.
• Benefit from a flexible learning model that offers six start dates throughout the year and per-module instalment options.
• Join a university ranked among the top five in the UK for social inclusion by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
• Engage with a curriculum that focuses on strategic leadership for times of volatility and uncertainty in global education.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Critical Education in the 21st Century
• Digital Literacies for Education
• Being a Reflective Practitioner in Intercultural Settings
• Inclusive Education: Global Perspectives
• Shared Leadership for Sustainable Development in a Global World
• Leadership Theories and Practice
• Inclusive Educational Leadership
• Leading Cycles of Improvement
• Research Methodology and Methods

Careers 

Graduates are equipped to advance their careers within the education sector, moving into senior leadership, management, or supervisory roles. The programme prepares professionals to act as agents of change and activist teachers within diverse educational settings. By mastering strategic thinking and research-informed decision-making, students can lead continuous cycles of improvement in schools and wider educational systems.