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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.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED501 | Foundations of Educational Leadership Foundations of Educational Leadership — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED502 | Curriculum Design & Assessment Curriculum Design & Assessment — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED503 | School Improvement & Quality Assurance School Improvement & Quality Assurance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED504 | Education Law & Policy Education Law & Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED505 | Inclusive Education & SEND Leadership Inclusive Education & SEND Leadership — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED506 | Education Finance & Resource Management Education Finance & Resource Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED601 | Educational Technology Leadership Educational Technology Leadership — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED602 | Community & Stakeholder Engagement Community & Stakeholder Engagement — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
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| 3 · 30 h |
| ED507 | Coaching & Professional Development Coaching & Professional Development — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED508 | Research Methods in Education Research Methods in Education — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 · 30 h |
| 3 · 30 h |
| ED603 | MA Education Leadership Dissertation MA Education Leadership Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 · 60 h |