Higher Education Leadership and Management (Taught)

Develop your skills and boost your career with our MA Higher Education Leadership and Management course. Designed for professional services colleagues working in higher and further education management, administrative or support roles, this unique programme will help you to achieve your career aspirations.

This programme will broaden your understanding of current issues within the Higher Education sector, develop your reflective practice and build your professional skills in leadership and management.

We have designed this online, part-time course to fit around existing work commitments. You can also choose to study this course as a one-year Postgraduate Certificate or two-year Postgraduate Diploma.

Whilst the course can be studied in your own time, you will have the opportunity to attend weekly, online, interactive two-hour workshops. These will take place during normal office hours and will be recorded for those who cannot attend.

This higher education leadership and management course will help you to enhance your career by gaining a critical understanding of the current issues within the Higher Education sector. This knowledge will help you to develop informed perspectives, evaluate yours and your team's performance and make sound decisions regarding policies and practices in your professional context.

Throughout the course and beyond, you will have the opportunity to truly have an impact on students and the institutions within which you work, contributing to their growth and development as well as that of your own career. As a business professional working within the education sector, you can shape the educational experiences of students, improve educational outcomes, promote diversity and inclusion, develop innovative programmes, and create supportive campus environments.

What skills will you gain?

You will acquire professional skills at three different levels including self, organisation and others:

• Develop your professional capacity as reflective practitioners, enabling you to self-assess your skills and performance within your professional context.

• Develop an understanding of leadership and management within Higher Education, and associated opportunities for career progression.

• Contribute to enhancing the student experience by building your skills and knowhow to develop efficient processes to support students in their Higher Education studies.

Benefits of studying with The University of Law:

• Build your professional network: You will have the opportunity to engage and connect with other faculty members, guest speakers, fellow students, and alumni who are experienced managers and leaders in higher education, opening doors to job opportunities, mentorship, collaboration, and your professional development.

• Flexed to fit around your existing commitments: With two start dates and the convenience of studying online and part-time, you can build your career whilst maintaining your work and personal commitments.

• An excellent learning experience: You’ll have access to engaging and interactive study materials aligned with the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) Framework.

• Personalised support. You'll have access to one-to-one meetings with the Programme team and tailored feedback on your work.

You’ll also be provided with all learning materials, including guidance for each module and assessment and a varied reading list including eBooks, articles, podcasts and videos.