Overview

With the help of the Education Leadership and Learning degree offered at Northumbria University enhance your teaching practice, master the latest issues in education and build leadership skills that will help prepare you for a more senior role.

Taught by a research-led faculty with 100 years of teacher training experience

Rated in the top 25 for education in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2022 and The Guardian University Guide, 2022).

Exploring fundamental theories, practices and themes within the educational system such as:

Inclusion

Managing change

Technology in teaching

Key facts

This course is open to teachers and those working in roles within the wider education sector. It focuses on developing the skills and knowledge you need to gain a career advantage – whether you’re aiming for head of year, head of department or simply want to improve your employability.

You’ll also develop a new perspective on data and evaluation as well as how to reflect, improve and challenge your practice: skills that employers will value

Career Starters

You’re relatively new to teaching and want to improve your theoretical knowledge, practical skills and learn new perspectives.

You may be interested in emerging topics such as SEND and inclusion, and you’re keen to earn a postgrad qualification to boost your CV.

Career Progressors

You’ve been teaching (in the UK or internationally) for some time and ready to gain leadership skills to move into a more senior position.

You want to improve your career prospects and sharpen your knowledge of current and emerging educational issues in order to be at the forefront of the field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reflections on Teaching and Learning in Practice

Leading Learning and Change

Developing a Curriculum

Technology Enhanced Learning: What Works?

Educational Assessment in Practice

Inclusion: Leading Practice in an Educational Environment

Systematic Appraisal

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Educational Leadership View 184 other Masters in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 honours degree (minimum) or an international equivalent in any discipline.

International applicants may be required to show an English language qualification, such as IELTS.

If you don’t meet these academic requirements, but can demonstrate extensive, relevant professional experience in a related field, you may still be eligible. Enquire to learn more.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

4850 GBP / year

≈ 4850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4850 GBP / year

≈ 4850 GBP / year

Additional Details

£9,250 total for UK, EU and International students

Funding

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