Programme Title

MSc Educational Leadership

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Master of Science

Programme Code

EDU-MSC-ES

UCAS Code

HECoS Code

100459

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

1 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

180

Exit Awards available

Awarding Institution/Body

Queen's University Belfast

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

N/A

Accreditations (PSRB)

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

Recognition of Prior Learning. Students may be awarded credit of up to 30 M points for completed awards, such as the PQHNI or PGCE, and therefore gain exemption from optional taught modules of the programme.

Programme Specific Regulations

An M.Sc. Educational Leadership may be awarded to students who satisfactorily complete 120 CATS points of taught modules and the dissertation module (60 CATS points).

Students must complete 60 CATS points from core modules in this pathway plus 20 CATS points from taking EDU7250 and an additional 40 CATS points from optional modules.

Successful completion of a module requires a minimum attendance of 70% at all planned teaching sessions.

Students should normally have obtained 120-CATS points in the taught modules before undertaking an individual research project and submitting a dissertation.

Candidates who pass all the taught modules but who fail to achieve a mark of at least 50% in the dissertation shall be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma.

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Synthesise theoretical perspectives from a variety of sources with critical evaluation and integration of theory.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching/learning methods and strategies are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Methods of Assessment

The methods of assessment are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Critically interrogate research-informed organisational and leadership theory.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching/learning methods and strategies are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Methods of Assessment

The methods of assessment are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Analyse, critically evaluate and synthesise different information from external and internal sources.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Engage in independent research and scholarship.
Think creatively in a constantly changing, poorly-defined environment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Reflect on their own professional experiences and practices in the light of current theory, research, and debate.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Effective communication skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

ICT usage is variously promoted by staff using Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and Internet-based resources and offering additional support for students through email and Internet-based discussion forums.

Methods of Assessment

The methods of assessment include essays,

Information Literacy and Technology

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Improving own learning and performance

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Working with others

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Problem solving

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Engagement with, and evaluation of, research, including action-oriented research in organisations to improve outcomes for all those involved.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Academic writing skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Creative and critical thinking skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of a range of organizational and leadership theories.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Depending on the nature of the modules they choose, students experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including seminars, workshops and lectures.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments of 3,000 words for each module are assessed against published criteria. The tutor’s assessment is subject to internal moderation and external examining. Double marking (for dissertations) and anonymous marking (for assignments) ensure fairness and consistency. Group presentations are also required for some of the modules accounting for 30% of the total mark for that module.

Depending upon the modules selected, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of leading change for improving the quality of school education; intra- and inter-school collaboration and partnership; and the multifaceted role of the School Head of Deparement.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Understand how to evaluate and implement educational practices successfully through effective use of resources.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply insights from the theories studied during the course in their everyday work situations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is, in general, independent and supervised by module tutors and has a practical as well as conceptual/theoretical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments and dissertations are required, as far as practical, to be situated in the student’s working context.

Demonstrate competence in leading from a variety of different positions depending on contextual situations.
Demonstrate a capacity to work with diversity, difference and cultural issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC

Use qualitative and quantitative research methods to investigate the needs and practices of their organisations with the view to promoting growth and improvement

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

TBC

Methods of Assessment

TBC