Online Leadership For Learning Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Studies: Leadership for Learning is designed for workforce professionals from a variety of backgrounds who are experienced practitioners. On this part-time distance learning course at University of the West of Scotland you can progress through the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and then the MEd degree. The programme provides participants with the opportunity to enhance their professional practice in, and understanding of, current developments in the area of Leadership for Learning.

There is no requirement to attend ‘face-to-face’ delivery sessions at UWS on this innovate Leadership for Learning masters programme as it is offered by distance learning, using the University’s interactive e-learning environment. This offers participants great flexibility, as they can undertake the work of the programme at times of their own choosing.

Materials are supplied online and the system allows access to both electronic journals and e-books. Participants are expected to contribute to the discussion boards on themes relevant to the degree modules.

Entry Requirements

Educational professionals who are experienced practitioners.

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Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way" (Edward de Bono).
The MSc Leadership and Innovation, taught by distance learning, focuses on innovation, collaboration, inter-professional practice, service design and leadership.

The MSc Leadership and Innovation is an advanced programme of study for professionals, managers and leaders who wish to develop their leadership and innovation knowledge and skills. It sets out to critically examine the relationship between relevant theory, current service design and systems and the context for change and innovation.
Candidates will explore the changing nature of the challenges of professional practice, developing notions of professional and inter-professional leadership as well as the role of design thinking and innovation within this context with respect to 'new public governance.'

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years’ experience working in an appropriate practice setting.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

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The EdD in Adult Education Leadership (EdD AEL) program has purposefully been designed to cross the traditional boundaries between education and business. This online adult education program is designed for professionals working with adult learners in various organizational settings including higher education, corporate structures, health care organizations, government and military settings. The study of adult learning theory and practice and program planning for adult education activities serves many types of organizational needs. As with any doctoral degree, you will master the English language and applied research methodologies.

The Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Adult Education Leadership degree program prepares key adult education leaders who serve as Higher Education faculty, administrators and researchers; Business and Industry human resource training personnel; Military training and development professionals; Healthcare education training and development leaders; Government training and development professionals; Staff Development professionals and entrepreneurs who work with adult education and other learning organizations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Adult Education Leadership degree program have met the following admission requirements:

Masters of Education (MEd) or a related degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a regionally-accredited college or university (or its international equivalent).

Bachelors degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a regionally-accredited college or university (or its international equivalent).

Candidates need to research their state licensure requirements prior to applying.

Submit a professional resume detailing teaching and/or administrative experience.

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service,

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $3,060

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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.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Leadership and Organisational Development) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.
The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Leadership and Organisational Development) introduces participants to the concept of leadership and its role within strategy development, organisational learning and communities of practice. Furthermore it enables participants to further explore and critically appraise the significance of leadership, its relationship to management, and impact on organisational development. A central theme is self-reflection and planning for personal and organisational development and communities of practice.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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