Transitioning from an excellent teacher into an excellent educational leader requires in-depth knowledge about improving educational practices and systems. Research shows that educational leadership can increase student achievement by up to 20%.

The part-time, online Manchester MA Educational Leadership in Practice programme is not just a course about technical leadership skills. Instead, it provides educators with unparalleled insight into driving positive change at their institutions by requiring them to:

Consider Diverse Perspectives

Debates about educational leadership from a range of different international contexts and perspectives are considered throughout the programme. This allows educators to evaluate a plethora of approaches to adopt for educational leadership, and find one that is the best for their context.

While studying "Models of Educational Leadership", for example, students have the opportunity to critique various models of educational leadership in various global contexts.

Advocate Socially Positive Practices

To ensure educational leaders drive positive, socially responsible change, the course "Leading Educational Change" encourages educators to consider the impact of educational change in reproducing inequities.

Questions that are also considered in this course include the role of a leader in minimizing the negative impacts of educational change, and  how a school could be "better".

Make Theory Applicable

While the programme is rigorous in its theoretical and academic approach, educators are required to also locate their own practice within these theories and reflect upon the impact of these learnings on their own educational practices. This enables them to make immediate and full use of their learnings at work.

Gain Confidence in Decision-Making

After thorough critical study of all aspects of educational leadership, educators are enabled to confidently make decisions about driving positive change at their own educational organisations.

In a landscape where 70% of educational reforms fail to achieve their intended outcomes, this programme equips leaders with the tools to ensure their initiatives succeed.

Scholarships

Early Bird Offer (15%) for applications submitted by 30 June 2025.

Additional scholarships available on a rolling basis for eligible applicants. Contact us at elip@manchester.edu.hk or sign up for a chat to find out more.