The University of Manchester Worldwide China Centre
MA Educational Leadership in Practice
- Online
- Shanghai, China
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
* applications will be open soon
Key Summary
As one of the oldest educational institutions in the UK, the Manchester Institute of Education has been ranked 6th in the UK and 31st in the 2021 QS Global University Discipline Rankings.
To benefit education administrators and future leaders from different countries and regions, the University of Manchester China Centre has launched the part-time Master of Arts course in Educational Leadership.
This course will build your intellectual and practical confidence in all interactions; with teachers, parents, students, managers, board members and policymakers, to engage at a higher level and influence change.
Highlights
- Flexible Study: Take a critical and theoretical approach with practice-based learning that enables you to create change in the workplace from day one.
- Face-to-face Conferences: Meet and network with industry peers and global experts during conferences, held over 3 days, twice each year at our Prestigious China Centre in Shanghai.
- World-class Academics: Learn from world-leading academics in educational policy and educational leadership including Prof Helen Gunter and Dr Alexander Gardner-McTaggart.
What you will Study
- Models of Educational Leadership
- Leading Educational Change
- Educational Leadership as a Social Practice
- Engaging with Research in Educational Leadership
- Education Policy and Leadership
- Optional Unit/Accreditation of Previous Learning
- Independent Supervised Study/ Project
Course Learning Aims
The aim of the MA is to equip you with the skills and knowledge that educators and other similar education practitioners require for a successful career in your education organisations.
- Gain a deep understanding of theories, research, intellectual debates, and best practice from across the globe.
- Deepen your understanding and reflection on educational leadership knowledge, Develop your ability in critical educational practices.
- Breakthrough the boundaries of educational management thinking and promote organizational change.
- Comprehensively improve educational leadership skills, Address the challenges facing education from a global perspective.
