Overview

The Specialist Qualification in Headship course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) connects directly with Local Authority and national leadership programmes.

The programme utilises a collaborative approach to online learning, with activities designed to develop teacher agency, support professional dialogue, and develop skills in strategic leadership. You will choose the focus of your work for each module to fit with your professional role and responsibilities, whilst the collaborative learning activities support you and your fellow participants to work together on leadership practice and develop creative responses to leading change.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of the PGCert Into Headship and national programme led by Education Scotland, you will be qualified to be appointed as a Head Teacher in Scotland.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical reflection for middle leadership

Enacting middle leadership

Developing as a strategic leader

Leading strategic change

Shaping professional identity and practice

Building capacity in excellence and equity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 41 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours or ordinary degree with relevant practice experience

You must be employed full- or part-time in an education setting, with current GTCS Registration as a Primary or Secondary teacher

For entry into the PgCert Into Headship or PgCert In Headship, you must be nominated by your employer

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

10800 GBP / year

≈ 10800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5490 GBP / year

≈ 5490 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £7,560 per year

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Overview

What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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