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Educational Leadership (MSc)

In the current climate of major structural and political pressure on improving educational performance and opportunities, there is an increased focus upon the quality of leadership within educational institutions, and the development of managerial competence among staff at all levels.  This new programme is aimed at educational professionals who want to pursue a professional development programme in order to build their organisation’s capacity and to develop their own career prospects.

The programme is designed to help enhance the skills of those already in positions of leadership, as well as develop the skills of those who do not currently hold formal leadership positions but provide leadership to their organisation in other ways.  Through analysis of research, evaluation of practice and policy, and discussions with other educational professionals, students will have many opportunities to develop their abilities to make a powerful impact on their workplace and the wider educational system.

Study our Masters Modules as Short Courses

We understand the many demands on your time so we've made it easy to study for a Masters module as a short course*. Classes are in the evening, at the weekend or online.  We'll store your results, just in case you want to work towards a qualification such as the Advanced Certificate in Education (60 credits) or the Diploma of Advanced Study in Education (DASE, 120 credits).

*if you complete only one module you will earn a Certificate of Attendance.

Applicants interested in studying for a short course for personal or professional development should contact the Education Secretary (tel: 028 9097 5923, education@qub.ac.uk).

Course Information
Modules
Objectives
Exit Routes
Course Tutor: Dr Tim London
Closing date: 31 May 2013
CATS:  180 credit points at M  level
Part time:

up to 5 years
Full time: 1 year (normally September to September)
Fees: Part-time (normally 60 Credits per year for 3 years):  £21.78 per credit point but fees change on an annual basis 
Full-time (180 Credits), whole course fee: £3,920
Fees quoted are for Home/ EU students 

International Students should refer to the Universities Student Income and Finance Office for further information on fees.

The MSc requires the study of four of the following core modules and a dissertation:

Collaborative School Leadership 30 M Points
Leadership: Theory and Practice 30 M Points 
Effective Collaboration for School Improvement 30 M Points
Leadership for Change 30 M Points
Middle Management: The Role of Head of Department 30 M Points
Research Methods in Education (compulsory for the MSc) 30 M Points

These modules are also available to students following other MEd/ MSc courses.  Full details of modules can be found in the M-level Book of Modules.  The MSc/ MEd are awarded to those students who have accumulated 180 M Points (including a dissertation worth 60 M points).

 

On successful completion of the core modules, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of research-informed leadership theory
  • analyse and apply critically examples of the literature in relation to leadership practice and management in educational institutions
  • depending upon the options selected, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of managing change to improve the effectiveness of schools; the role of the School Head of Department; and the application of public management principles in education.
  • show evidence of reflection on their personal competencies and professional practice in the school context.

 

Students can study within the modular postgraduate programme even if they do not feel able to commit to the full MEd or MSc, with the following 'exit points'.

Advanced Certificate in Education (60 credits at level 7/M)
Diploma in Advanced Study in Education (DASE) (120 credits at level 7/M)

If you are interested in studying one or two modules on a stand-alone basis for personal or professional development, please contact the Education Secretary (tel: 028 9097 5923, education@qub.ac.uk).

 

 

 

Entrance Requirements and Application Procedure - MEd/ MSc entrance qualifications can be found under further information.  The application procedure can be be found here. 

 

Further Information - For general information on applying to and studying at Queen’s and for additional Information for International Students please refer to Further Information.