Education: Leading Innovation and Change

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by the University.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Take the next step in your teaching career with a master's degree that develops your education practice through innovation.

• Flexible degree allowing you to participate via school hubs, in person at St Mary's University or through the blended and online options.
• Apply your learning to practical situations within your own school, using your learning to lead effective change.
• Access to excellent tutorial and supervisory support.
• Enables schools and staff to advance their professional skills and expertise in leadership through the development of a research culture.

If you currently work as a teacher or educational leader, our well-established master's degree will ideally suit your professional development needs. It's also suitable for other education professionals, such as:

• business managers
• chaplains
• librarians
• data managers.

The degree is designed to meet your needs, regardless of the educational phase you are working in or the stage of your career you're at.

It'll enable you, as a current or aspiring middle/senior leader, to reflect critically on your experience and understanding of leadership. You'll develop scholarly knowledge that allows you to link theory with your practice.

You'll have the opportunity to explore an area of interest and relevance to your professional role and career development as you undertake a small-scale practitioner research enquiry, leading to evidence-informed innovation.