Educational Management and Leadership MSc

This course is committed to the development of leadership and managerial skills among educational and training professionals. It is directly relevant to leaders working in public and private sector organisations.

Modules are designed to support colleagues wishing to improve their personal and professional leadership skills. You will examine current thinking about how organisations are managed from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

The modules are constantly updated to reflect current policy issues and emerging challenges such as collaborative leadership and managing across professional boundaries.The programme incorporates key concepts such as the learning organisation, organisational values, creative leadership, social responsibility and the ‘virtual’ organisation.

How to Apply

For all taught postgraduate and PG Cert programmes, please apply directly to University of Worcester. You can download an application form, or can contact the Admissions office on 01905 855111 / pg-admissions@worc.ac.uk

Please post your completed application form to:
Admissions Office
University Of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ

Alternatively you can apply online for postgraduate programmes at University of Worcester via the Prospects online directory of postgraduate programmes. There is no fee for using the online application service.

When we receive your application form, your details will be passed to the Masters Programme Leader who will contact you to arrange an informal interview. You may include additional material, such as references, in support of your application or bring them with you to interview.

You can apply for postgraduate taught courses and PG Certs at any time, but preferably as early as possible before the start of the academic year, which begins in September.

Study options

In many cases it is possible to gain credit for previous study or experience. Previous study at the same level in other institutions is recognised as transferred academic credit, and professional learning can be analysed through the completion of an Independent Study. Up to 50% of taught elements of the award for which you are registered may be achieved through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). 

It is possible to study towards a Masters award (nine modules) or either of the interim awards:

Postgraduate Certificate
To gain a Postgraduate Certificate students must successfully complete three modules, which may be all taught or a combination of taught and individual study modules.

Postgraduate Diploma
After completing the Postgraduate Certificate, it is possible to complete a further three modules to achieve the award of Postgraduate Diploma. 

A variety of learning and teaching approaches are used to meet the needs of participants. These include taught sessions, seminars, weekend conferences, summer schools, Independent Study and interactive workshops. Support will also be provided both online and through individual tutorials.

Get in touch

Leela Cubillo
01905 855037
l.cubillo@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

You will normally have one of the following: 

A first or second-class Honours degree in a relevant, cognate discipline
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A wide range of relevant experience

Modules

Mandatory Modules
Approaches to Educational Research: Research Methods for Professional Enquiry in Education
For the award of Masters – a Dissertation (equal to four modules) is required

Optional Modules
Performance Management
Policy and the Management of Change
Mentoring & Coaching
Personal & Professional Development (for international and full-time students)
Creative Approaches to Educational Leadership 
Professional Enquiry

Assessment

Colleagues will be encouraged to reflect upon concepts in the literature and to gather evidence about organisational improvement. A variety of assignments and tasks will be used to support learning. Guidance will be provided for presentations and the completion of written work.

Most of the assessment will be of a written nature, involving independent reading and research. Detailed feedback will be provided from tutors.

Dengman

Student, Educational Management and Leadership MSc

“The best thing about the course is that we really get to put the theory into practice, learning how to solve practical problems. I can go back to Nanning University much more confident and effective in my role as Head of Department- my training will be really beneficial for me and the University.” 

Academic department

Institute of Education  

“Our high quality programmes and innovative teaching methods prepare and train the very best professionals. Worcester graduates have made a huge difference in the field of education.”
Professor Chris Robertson, Head of Institute

Employability

Postgraduate study will mark you out in today’s competitive job market, showing that you have enhanced knowledge in this subject area, as well as highlighting your ability to analyse, communicate and apply theory – all skills which are sought after by employers.