University of Buckingham · Distance learning
MA Education Policy and Leadership by Research (online)
Lead education policy change where it matters most. Delivered entirely online, this MA combines rigorous academic training with practical research skills, preparing you to address the most pressing challenges facing education systems worldwide – without steppi…
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Lead education policy change where it matters most. Delivered entirely online, this MA combines rigorous academic training with practical research skills, preparing you to address the most pressing challenges facing education systems worldwide – without stepping away from your career. Education systems worldwide are under increasing pressure; from widening inequality and resource constraints, to the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence and ideological debates. Effective leadership and informed policymaking are vital to navigating these challenges. Our MA in Education Policy and Leadership is designed for mid-career professionals who want to engage with these issues at the highest level, using evidence-based approaches to design, critique, and implement education policy. This fully online programme offers a flexible learning experience, combining live online sessions with self-paced study to fit around your professional commitments. The curriculum provides a rigorous foundation in education policy analysis, systems leadership, and the socio-political forces shaping schooling and equity worldwide. You will develop advanced skills in research design, critical analysis, and programme evaluation, preparing you to contribute to policy debates and drive change within your professional context. Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to take on leadership roles across education, consultancy, government, NGOs, and international organisations. For those wishing to deepen their expertise further, successful MA graduates can progress directly into the second year of the Professional Doctorate programme in Public Policy and Political Economy (The University of Buckingham). Course Highlights Curriculum focused on real-world education policy and leadership challenges. Fully online, flexible study designed for working professionals worldwide. Expert-led teaching by education and policy researchers. Global cohort and opportunities to network with peers and experts. Competitive tuition among the most affordable in the UK. Direct progression route into the University’s Professional Doctorate programme.
Getting in
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The standard entry requirements for this course are: At least a bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 or above in their first degree
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