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Lead schools and learning organisations with evidence and empathy
Online or on campus
Effective education leaders combine pedagogical expertise with organisational acumen. This MA covers school improvement, curriculum design, inclusive education, and education finance. You will analyse case studies from UK academies, African community schools, and international baccalaureate networks. Modules on coaching, conflict resolution, and community engagement prepare you for the human side of leadership. A school improvement project forms the capstone assessment.
Cohorts are practising teachers and leaders — discussions draw on your school context daily. The capstone is a live improvement plan for your institution, mentored by a serving headteacher. EdTech leadership modules cover AI policy and safeguarding.
Faculty spotlight
Headteacher-in-residence Emma Laurent coaches school improvement; Professor Alex Morgan researches rural education access in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Study online
Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.
On-campus study
Prefer to learn at our Edinburgh campus? On-campus delivery includes tuition fees, in-person seminars, and access to university facilities.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED501 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 3 |
| ED502 | Curriculum Design & Assessment | 3 |
| ED503 | School Improvement & Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ED504 | Education Law & Policy | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED505 | Inclusive Education & SEND Leadership | 3 |
| ED506 | Education Finance & Resource Management | 3 |
| ED507 | Coaching & Professional Development | 3 |
| ED508 | Research Methods in Education | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED601 | Educational Technology Leadership | 3 |
| ED602 | Community & Stakeholder Engagement | 3 |
| ED603 | MA Education Leadership Dissertation | 6 |
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