Duration and mode of study

Two to four years by distance learning.

Start Dates

15 October 2012. There will be a start in February and October each year.

We are now considering applications for the 15 October 2012 start date. If you wish to apply, please submit your application with all relevant supporting documents by 14 September 2012.

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of three years teaching/lecturing experience plus either a first degree from a recognised university or its equivalent or UK Qualified Teacher Status or its equivalent.

If your first language is not English you will need to satisfy the University's English language requirements.

Fees

These are the total course fees.

2012/13

Home/EU: £5,990
International: £7,810
International discount: £5,540 (eligible countries)

Payment options

You will have the option to pay:

1. Your full tuition fee course on initial registration or
2. Half of your course fee on initial registration (the final half of your course fee will be due on the anniversary of your initial registration) or
3. Over six instalments over the first two years of your study

Course aims

The MSc Educational Leadership is designed for those working in educational settings who have an interest in how leadership and learning are connected in driving change. You will have opportunities to reflect upon practice in your organisation, identify areas of professional concern and become equipped to find solutions and lead change.

Course modules

• Module 1: Educational Leadership, Learning and Change
• Module 2: External Influences on Educational Leadership
• Module 3: Organisational Effectiveness, Improvement and Transformation
• Research methods
• Dissertation

Teaching and assessment methods

The first four modules are assessed by three written tasks all related to inquiry relevant to your own interests. Two online reflective pieces of writing (each of 500 words) will support you in developing a focus for your inquiries; together these make up 20% of the marks for the module. The remaining 80% marks are associated with a final 4,000-5,000 word written assignment. The final module, the dissertation, is assessed by a 15,000 to 20,000 word report.

Contact

Distance Learning Advisers
T. +44(0)116 252 5377/2167
dladvisers@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/education

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