University of Manchester - virtual open day (online only)
20 Apr 2026, 15:00
Manchester

The MA Educational Leadership in Practice is designed for teachers or educators looking to move into a leadership role within an education organisation. This blended part-time programme provides vital knowledge and skills to allow you to take your career to the next level, empowering you to lead with confidence and have a real impact.
You will have the opportunity to enhance your learning and meet course academics and peers at two in-person workshops.
Course units:
Mandatory
Models of Educational Leadership
Engaging with Research in Educational Leadership
Leading Networks, Partnerships and Collaborations
Leading Educational Change
Education Policy and Leadership
Optional
Digital Technologies and Educational Leadership
Leadership of International Schools
You will also complete a supervised research study/project
Benefits to your career
Gain the vital skills and knowledge to move into a leadership role within an education organisation
Develop your understanding of education policy in and for understanding educational leadership and its relationship to wider changes at both national and international levels
Develop the confidence to contribute to debates about research in educational leadership in a range of different contexts and from different perspectives
Learn from world-leading academics in educational policy and educational leadership.
Build your global network of education professionals
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