Overview

In this flexible online Educational Leadership and Management (online) MA at Bath Spa University you’ll explore the opportunities and challenges that educational leaders face. You'll examine different styles of leadership and develop the skills to lead creatively in an educational setting.

This Master's in educational leadership is designed for those who are interested in becoming or are presently working as mid-level and senior managers and leaders in schools or other educational organisations, in a variety of global contexts.

In a globally connected and rapidly changing world, education offers each individual the best chance of navigating an unknown future. In this course 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.

This online course offers flexibility for home and international students and can be studied full-time or part-time.

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. This could lead to job promotion or other work opportunities where you can demonstrate your leadership and management skills. 

Developing the skills of effective coaching and mentoring could create a long-term interest and a professional career in coaching.

The grounding in academic work provides a foundation for further research at PhD level (including Professional Doctorate) which could lead to employment in Higher Education.