Program Overview
The Education (Leadership and Management) at Oxford Brookes University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education (Leadership and Management) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 590 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 590 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education (Leadership and Management) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leading and Managing People (single module)
- Leading and Managing Change (single module)
- Investigating Practice (single module) or any module from the MA Education programme
- key issues in leadership and management: vision and philosophy of education, school improvement and effectiveness, team leadership, managing meetings, recruitment and selection, motivating staff, managing diversity and inclusion, and managing conflict
- strategies for research and school based investigations: organisational structures and culture, strategic planning, continuing professional development, learning organisations, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, managing change, and action research
- analysis of professional development needs and progress
- skills for academic study
- an investigation within your own practice context.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Students normally require a first degree.
International applications
Preparation courses for International and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you to meet the entry requirements for this course and also familiarise you with university life. You may also be able to apply for one student visa to cover both courses.
- If you need to take a pre-master\'s course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master\'s course, you can take our two year masters course. This course combine the pre-master\'s diploma and your master\'s in one application. You can apply for one visa for the two years of study.
- If you need to improve your English language, we have pre-sessional English language courses available to help you to meet the English language requirements of your chosen masters.
If you are studying outside the UK, for more details about your specific country entry requirements, translated information, local contacts and programmes within your country, please have a look at our country pages.
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS Postgraduate.
Through UCAS Postgraduate, you should use the UKPASS portal to make your application, which will then be forwarded directly to our Admissions Office. You should send supporting documentation to us directly using the email addresses on the UKPASS application form.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 590 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 590 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 590 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 590 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oxford Brookes University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
