University of Portsmouth - MSc/PgDip/PgCert Educational Leadership and Management

University of Portsmouth

MSc/PgDip/PgCert Educational Leadership and Management

The Educational Leadership and Management course is intended for people working in education-related fields who want to improve their leadership and management abilities. The course is available as an MSc, PgDip, and PgCert, and can be studied full-time, part-time, or via remote learning. Students will collaborate with other students, teachers, and industry experts to improve the education system by challenging conventional wisdom, identifying common problems, and developing solutions. They will be encouraged to evaluate the education sector, act decisively as educational leaders, and address concerns like as accessibility and classroom management. The program also includes an MA Education Studies course for students interested in theoretical perspectives on education.

Entry Requirements

  • A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Other applicants may be admitted and will undertake a programme of preparatory reading and submit a written paper in order to confirm ability to study at postgraduate level.

  • A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Career Prospects

This postgraduate degree provides graduates with the skills and knowledge required for ambitious positions in educational leadership and management. It is perfect for teachers, trainers, lecturers, and instructors seeking senior leadership and management jobs. The course is industry-driven, with teachers collaborating with specialists to develop a curriculum that represents the current field and practices. Graduates have gone on to work in school administration, higher education institution management, teacher education, and course development and management. The course will help you enhance your educational career by building on your past studies and experience.

Course Details

Master's degrees are more specialized and demanding than undergraduate degrees, requiring more time for independent study and research. The course structure varies between full-time and part-time options, with the MSc and PgDip courses lasting one year and the PgCert course lasting six months. Teaching methods include seminars, group work, lectures, student presentations, and one-to-one tutorials.
Online learning is available through Moodle, an online learning environment, and students can chat with fellow students, discuss their work, and stay in touch with tutors. They also receive support in writing and structuring essays and conducting research. Access to a computer and a web connection is required, although some resources may be accessible through tablets or smartphones with limited functionality.
Assessment methods vary depending on the course, but students can test their skills and knowledge informally before submitting assessments that count towards their final mark. Feedback on practice and formal assessments is available to help students improve in the future.
In summary, Master's degrees are more specialized and demanding than undergraduate degrees, requiring more time for independent study and research. Students can expect to spend up to three hours of teaching time per module each week and up to 10 hours of independent study per module each week.

MSc Modules

Core modules
Leadership, Policy and Strategy: The Management of Educational Change - 30 credits
Research Methods in Education - 30 credits
Human Resource Management in Education - 30 credits

Optional modules
Decision Making in Education - 30 credit
Education in a Global Context - 30 credits
Theory and Practice of TESOL - 30 credits
This module bridges theory and practice in the teaching of English.
Project Management: Tools and Techniques - 30 credits
Dissertation - 60 credits
Work Based Project - 30 credits

PgDip Modules

Core modules
Leadership, Policy and Strategy: The Management of Educational Change - 30 credits
Research Methods in Education - 30 credits
Human Resource Management in Education - 30 credits

Optional modules
Decision Making in Education - 30 credits
Education in a Global Context - 30 credits
Theory and Practice of TESOL - 30 credits

PgCert

Core modules
Leadership, Policy and Strategy: The Management of Educational Change - 30 credits

Optional modules
Decision Making in Education - 30 credits
Education in a Global Context - 30 credits
Theory and Practice of TESOL - 30 credits

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