Please note the course details apply to 2026 entry.
The King’s Educational Leadership and Management MA is intended for education professionals who aspire to positions of management and leadership in education, and for scholars with an interest in this field. Focused on the challenges faced by educational institutions around the world today, the programme is designed to develop the expertise and critical decision-making capabilities required of those tasked with leading 21st century educational organisations.
The programme has relevance across a range of education sectors and provider types, including state, independent and non-profit providers. Participants engage critically with current debates and the latest research to develop their professional understanding of complex real-world problems in the field of education management and leadership.
What ultimately made up my mind to choose this programme was the curriculum design. The choice of modules offered in this programme is very broad and is interconnected with other programmes in the same faculty.
This course draws on various disciplines, such as sociology, political science, philosophy, economics, history and contemporary policy making to provide a critical perspective on contemporary education management and leadership. The course places education management and leadership in schools, colleges and universities within the current political, social and educational context.
The course includes practical elements through which to explore and deepen understanding about the ideas explored in class. You will benefit from this course no matter the level at which you teach, lecture or organise educational provision. It will enable you to reflect on your practice and to inform such reflections by extending your knowledge.
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time, September to September
Credit value:
UK 180 / ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
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