The Educational Leadership MA at the University of Chester is a full-time 1 year Postgraduate program in the field of Education. Delivered at the University's Exton Park campus in Chester, United Kingdom, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 15,000 Starting each January, May, October, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Chester offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the United Kingdom through this program.
Course Highlights
Enhance your leadership potential and make a lasting impact in education with our MA in Educational Leadership. Designed for current and aspiring leaders across all educational settings, this course empowers you to critically engage with leadership theories and apply them to real-world challenges. With a strong emphasis on professional practice, you will refine your ability to lead with confidence, drive positive change, and shape the future of education.
Expert staff bring a wealth of academic and sector experience, ensuring that your learning is grounded in both research and contemporary practice. You will benefit from a flexible, personalised approach, with opportunities to gain accreditation for prior learning, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Whether you are looking to progress within your current role or transition into new opportunities, this MA will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career.
In addition to your Master's degree, you will also achieve a prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) award in Strategic Leadership. This dual accreditation highlights your expertise and enhances your professional standing, giving you a competitive edge in the field.
Full-time students benefit from a carefully selected range of modules that will enhance your understanding of contemporary approaches to leadership.
The philosophy is grounded in professional practice, with theories of leadership linking directly to leadership practice. We want you to be able to apply what we teach directly to your workplace. Our curriculum is informed by a steering group comprising senior leaders from multi-academy trusts across the country, as well as policy representatives from the government and sector representative organisations. This ensures that your learning is current, applicable and up to date.
If you engage in the course you will:
- become a better informed and confident leader who can help shape the future of leadership.
- be able to apply theoretical frameworks to real problems in education.
- stand out from the crowd as a leader when applying for your next career step.
On successful completion of your MA in Educational Leadership you will also gain a prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) award in Strategic Leadership. This additional qualification is fully embedded into your MA in Educational Leadership. It provides you foundation Chartered Manager status (fCMgr) with a route through to full Chartered Manager status. This qualification will enhance your employability and offers recognition in addition to your MA in Educational Leadership as to your leadership skills.
Course Modules
- Leading Organisations: Theory into Practice
- Optional - 20 Credits
- Leading Change
- Optional - 20 Credits
- Leading People and Organisational Behaviour
- Optional - 20 Credits
- Leading SEND and Safeguarding
- Optional - 20 Credits
- Leading Education in a Globalised Community
- Optional - 20 Credits
- Research Methods & Design
- Optional - 20 Credits
- Research Project
- Core - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
- Teaching
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- Weekly lectures and seminars.
- Assessment
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- Assessments include essays, portfolios of your own learning, academic posters and research-based projects. This course is assessed by 100% coursework, and the structure of the course means that you are only working on one assignment at any one time.
Entry Requirements
- 4-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
CGPA 2.50 is acceptable of the following universities:
- North South University (NSU)
- BRAC University
- Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
- American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
- Asian University for Women (AUW)
- Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
- A 2:2 or above honours degree in any discipline.
The university does not accept qualifications from the following institutions
- Royal University Dhaka (RUD)
- The Millennium University
- Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
- Stamford University Bangladesh
- Varendra University
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic
- Overall 6.5
- With minimum 5.5 in each components
- TOEFL iBT
- Overall 91
- Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
- Overall 65
- With minimum 59 in each components
- LanguageCert Academic
- Overall 70
- With minimum 60 in each bands
- OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)
- Overall C1 / 7
- With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands
Study Gaps
Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from the official university website. Please note that universities may update their course details, entry requirements, and other related information at any time without prior notice. We recommend verifying the latest updates directly with the university. Last reviewed on 13 August 2025.