MA in International Education Leadership and Policy(Part-Time)

Year 2

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:
- Demonstrate critical reflection on (and understanding of) key global challenges currently facing educational policy makers and practitioners
- Understand a range of emerging leadership and management theories from an international and interdisciplinary perspective and reflect critically on their application to contemporary educational issues
- Enhance their own strategic planning, leadership and management skills
- Critically review quality issues in their own educational settings as a basis for institutional improvement
- Acquire expertise in international comparative education relating to leadership, management and policy

Transferable (key) skills

Masters (Taught), Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate students will have an opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- The ability to engage critically with educational research and policy literature
- Research expertise and subject knowledge in preparation for advanced study for a higher research degree (MPhil, EdD or PhD)
- Applied leadership and strategic management expertise in preparation for promotion to more senior positions in their area of professional practice
- The ability to evaluate their own achievement and that of others
- Decision-making capabilities in complex, dynamic and unpredictable policy situations
- The ability to work independently in a way which facilitates lifelong learning and continuing professional development