Overview

Whether you’re an experienced school-based practitioner looking to take the next step, an emerging leader seeking to drive change in your setting, or an aspiring policymaker with a vision for system-wide impact, this course is designed to support and challenge you.

You’ll learn from a world-class team of academics who are leading thinkers in the fields of leadership, management, and school improvement, alongside senior professionals such as headteachers, advisors, and policymakers who bring rich, real-world perspectives to your learning.

This powerful combination of research-driven insight and practitioner expertise ensures you’re exposed to a wide range of educational contexts and leadership approaches.

The Educational Leadership programme offered at The University of Manchester is taught by the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) which has its own Student Hub.

Career opportunities

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) graduates go on to shape education policy and practice in a variety of educational roles and settings, including :

teaching;

lecturing;

research;

teacher education;

educational administration;

leadership;

consultancy;

publishing;

testing;

assessment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engaging with Education Research

Educational Research Methods and Design

Contemporary Issues in Education Leadership

Educational Leadership and Diversity

School Improvement

Theories of Teaching and Learning

Digital Media and Information Literacy

Blended Learning in a Digital Age

Digital Literacy in Language Teaching and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29400 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

Manchester

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