MA in Education Management and Leadership (Top-up)

Key Information:
Programme starts
–  January, 2021
–  May, 2021
–  September, 2021
*Closing soon for January, 2021
​Modes and duration
Full time: 6 Months 
Part time: 1 year
Flexible: up to 2 years
Distance learning: available
Application dates
All applicants
Open: 9 November 2020
Close: 30 July 2021
Entry requirements
​-A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Or
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-OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
English language requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

The English language level for this programme is: Good
Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English
​OTC Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree on the UK and OTC. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level. 
About this degree
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This programme supports those starting out as educational researchers and practitioners to make a contribution to the field of education studies based on a grounded understanding of their own position. To do this it introduces such themes as curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, relationships between education and society, and the importance of education research, whilst encouraging students to relate these to their own contexts. 
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Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits.The programme consists of one compulsory modules(60 credits).Upon successful completion of 60 credits together with the previous 120 credits from OTHM level 7 Diploma modules, you will be awarded a MA in Education Management and Leadership.

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Consultancy Project Report

You will undertake a final dissertation project and produce a report of no less than 12,000 words.
The top-up programmes consist of a compulsory single module ‘Consultancy Project Report’ worth 60 credits. The module provides the opportunity for you to examine an area of particular interest within an appropriate organisational context. The module is designed to make a major contribution to your professional and intellectual development, through enabling you to demonstrate your capacity for sustained independent thought, learning and critical reflection.
The purpose of this programme is to deliver a practical and realistic solution to a business-related strategic challenge, which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis.

The Consultancy Project Report is delivered and assessed by our UK based academic team using the virtual learning platform and Direct Support from your allocated Supervisor.
Teaching and learning

​Modules are available as distance learning, face-to-face or mixed-mode (please note that some modules are not available in all modes). The programme is also offered flexibly, allowing students to take one or two modules a year and spread their studies out as they see fit.

Each 30 M-level credit module has 300 nominal learning hours. This is made up of formal learning and teaching events such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, as well as a significant amount of independent study.  
Careers

​Graduates from the MA Education Management and Leadership have gone on to be successful in a wide variety of contexts related to education. Those already teaching have often been promoted, sometimes to senior leadership positions.  Others have found new opportunities in a different educational phase (from early years through to higher education) or in education policy or research.  Some graduates go on to work internationally on education and development projects, whilst others have developed plans to open their own schools. 

​A good number of graduates undertake further research on PhD programmes.
Q & A

Is the Course Accredited?
Yes, the MA in Education Management and Leadership degree Top-up qualification is accredited and is validated and awarded by University of Chichester, UK.
MA in Education Management and Leadership (Top-up) is delivered in partnership with London Graduate School by the University of Chichester, UK

What if I do not hold a Level 7 in Education Management and Leadership qualification with 120 creditsLearners who do not meet the eligibility condition for MA in Education Management and Leadership degree (Top-up) or do not hold a OTHM Level 7 Qualification in Education Management and Leadership, can enrol in the following courses:

MA in Education Management and Leadership (180 Credits) – 12 month duration
Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership (120 Credits)