Online Education Leadership Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

For educational professionals who may be based in the UK or anywhere in the world and are likely to be, or aspire to be:

a leader or manager in a school or college
an educational consultant

working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation.

This course is available via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, in any subject, from an institution acceptable to the University, together with at least two years relevant work experience.

If you do not meet the entrance requirement you may still apply. Each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Technical skills
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Word-processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. No previous experience of computer conferencing is required as these skills will be developed during the course.

English Language requirements
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You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years:

(IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.5 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Reading and Writing sub tests.
(TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 115 or above with at least 28 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests and at least 27 in both Speaking and Listening sub tests provided that the test was taken before 29 May 2014.

Please note we are unable to accept (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language results if you have taken the examination after the 29 May 2014.

Computer Requirements
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All students must have regular access to a computer and the internet. This may be for accessing the Student Portal, downloading course materials from the virtual learning environment or accessing resources from the Online Library. You will also need suitable hardware capacity on your computer for document storage as well as basic software such as a PDF reader.

We recommend that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome and that your screen resolution is 1024 x 768 or greater. JavaScript and cookies must be enabled to access particular online services such as the Student Portal.

Some programmes have courses or modules that use additional software. Where this is the case, information is given with the relevant course descriptions.

Other Fees

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Master of Education (Leadership and Management) is designed to prepare you for leadership in educational settings. The program focuses on building and enhancing leadership capacity in aspiring and existing leaders and will keep you at the forefront of ever-changing educational practice.

The four units that constitute the leadership and management area of interest complement each other by providing both solid foundational understandings about leadership that develop capacity, and skills in aspiring and existing leaders. The knowledge areas include leading and managing people; leadership concepts, theories and issues; leadership, policy and change in action; and strategic management. You will gain advanced knowledge in leadership and management in educational settings.

Throughout Australia, there has been a steady demand for postgraduate university programs to enhance leadership learning. Our Leadership and Management study area has attracted a steady flow of students over the past 10 years and is one of the most popular areas of interest in the Master of Education degree. Students in this program come from primary and secondary schools within Australia and overseas, as well as from fields such as higher education, social work and human resource development and training.

Entry Requirements

A completed recognised 4 year Bachelor Degree (or higher award) in any discipline
OR
A completed recognised 3 year Bachelor Degree in any discipline plus one year of professional or industrial experience

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The MA Education (Leadership and Management) is designed for those who have experience of working in schools, colleges, universities or any education context, and who seek to develop a better understanding of how educational leadership influences the experiences of staff and students. The programme draws on research from the UK and internationally.

On this pathway you will:

improve understanding of leadership practices in national and international social, cultural, political and policy contexts

strengthen knowledge of leadership and change management

explore existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership

enable a deeper critical understanding of the organisation, and the environment in which course members operate

critically analyse and evaluate your own and others' leadership practice

Entry Requirements

You will usually need at least one of the following:

a good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent level 6 qualification (Equivalent overseas qualifications which will be verified by NARIC)

Level 5 teaching qualification plus evidence of five years’ teaching experience within an institution may be considered

be currently working within the education arena.

You will be asked to provide a CV/Resume detailing your academic and work experience. The Admissions Tutor reserves the right to interview an individual to ascertain the relevance of your work and life experiences as an acceptable entry for the programme.

English language qualifications
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You will normally need one of the following English Language qualifications:

GCE O level English Language: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification at least one of the following.

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C.

Other Fees

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The education team within the School supports critical and independent enquiry into leadership, management, learning and teaching that draws on social science perspectives and debates. It supports research that aims to improve the experiences of all participants in education and has a very successful track record of providing continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for education professionals, whether practising teachers or educational managers. This MA has been designed to complement other education programmes run within the School. Specifically it addresses the issues in the National CPD Capacity Building Strategy being developed by the DfES and the Training and Development Agency, providing serving teachers with professional development and accreditation opportunities.

The modular programme allows flexibility in that participants may take single modules, or build modules into recognised awards (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MA).

Delivery is through a combination of self-study materials and one day taught sessions for each module enabling sharing of ideas and good practice. In certain circumstances there are opportunities for school-based delivery on core modules that has proved successful in the past and is in line with current TDA thinking.

Special Features
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Part-time study
Semi distance learning
Optional exit points at certificate and diploma prior to full masters
Comprehensive, high quality study materials
Assessment through work related written assignments
Strong emphasis on educational improvements

The MA programme is aimed at education practitioners working in primary, secondary or further education who:
are keen to enhance their own classroom management or practice
wish to be at the forefront of curriculum improvements in their own subject
lead, or aspire to lead, curriculum initiatives
have, or aspire to have, curriculum, pastoral or other leadership and management responsibilities

Entry Requirements

The MA programme is primarily designed for those who are employed, either full-time or part-time in education and who have a broad range of teaching experience. MA candidates will normally possess a good honours degree. Applicants with appropriate professional experience would also be considered for direct entry. Other applicants would be considered on an individual basis.

Other Fees

Notes

International students can take course only in full time mode.

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Philosophy of the Programme

To produce a wholesome individual who is mentally developed in order to use the opportunities available for development of Quality education leadership and management in education practice.

Expected Learning Outcome of the Programme

Critically analyze various principles and policies relevant to educational management and leadership.

Demonstrate effective leadership and management in relevant institutions and situations.

Conduct research in education management and leadership conduct research in education management and leadership situations.

Offer effective consultation in matters related to educational leadership and management.

Entry Requirements

Either

Be a holder of Bachelor of Education and Counselling degree of KEMU or Bachelor of Education degree from any other recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00 or its equivalent.

Or

Be a holder of Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) Second Class Honors (Upper Division) with a postgraduate diploma in education from a recognized institution.

Or

Be a holder of Bachelor of Education (Bed Arts/Sciences); BA/BSc Second Class Honors, (Upper Division) with a postgraduate diploma in education and at least three years of relevant work experience and evidence to carry out research work through having presented research papers or having made presentation of publications.

Other Fees

Service Fee(Kshs)

Attachment 1000

Graduation (undergrad) 6000

Graduation (postgraduate) 8000

Credit Transfer Application Fee 1000

Credit Transfer Fee per credit hour 1000

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