Program Overview
The International Education Leadership and Policy at University of Leeds is a MA programme in Education 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 education. 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 International Education Leadership and Policy 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 6.5
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Education Leadership and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Global Challenges in Education Policy and Leadership Practice
- Critical Perspectives on Leadership Theory and Practice
- Dissertation
- Getting Started: Research Questions and Approaches in Education
- Philosophical underpinning of educational research
- Qualitative data: processes of collection, interpretation and analysis
- Introduction to quantitative data analysis
- Technology, Education and Society
- Digital Learning in Practice
- Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Approaches
- Education in Development
- Gender, Globalisation and Development
- Global Inequalities and Development
- Global Justice
- Development Management Techniques
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor degree with a 2.1 (hons), plus two years of experience in the field of education. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Some management experience is also desirable.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2031-07-18
About University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
University of Leeds is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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