University of Roehampton, MA, Education Leadership and Management

The Department of Education has a long established international reputation for high-quality teaching and research and it is positioned as one of the principal providers of Initial Teacher Education nationally and houses highly successful provision in the areas of Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies.

As well as being one of the largest education departments in London and the South East, we are proud to be part of a vibrant 'community of practice' with staff and students working with colleagues from schools, colleges and local authorities to improve education provision. Research in the Department of Education was given a resounding endorsement by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 30% of the research submitted is regarded as world leading or internationally excellent and 70% as internationally or nationally recognised. It also showed that of all post-1992 university Departments of Education, Roehampton had the highest percentage of academics submitted for the exercise.

Who is this course for?

This programme is designed to offer professionals the opportunity to engage in the processes of systematic and analytical enquiry into the theories and practices of education leadership and management, with a view to improving their own practice. The programme provides a range of flexible opportunities for professionals working in education. It is primarily aimed at all those in leadership, management and administrative roles and those aspiring to such roles across the whole range of educational settings and levels whether in the UK or other countries.

Modules are normally taught at early evening sessions. Full time students usually attend between three and four days a week. Part time students in full time employment usually take three years to complete the full MA and they normally attend between one evening in the autumn semester and two in the spring/summer semester.