Education Management and Leadership (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Southampton |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

26 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our master’s in Education Management and Leadership will equip you with the tools you need to analyse and synthesise research and policy alongside internationally recognised tutors on educational leadership and school effectiveness. Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025).
- Carrying out world-leading research in  higher  education, social  justice  and  inclusive  education,  educational effectiveness,  mathematics,  science  and  health  education 
- Covering the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning 
You will have the opportunity to explore the best in professional knowledge and practice, cutting edge research, and evaluation evidence in a variety of educational contexts. The ultimate aim of the programme is to develop and improve your knowledge as educational leaders so that you may impact institutional change. 
On our MSc Education Management and Leadership you’ll learn to: - engage in institutional and professional development and respond to best practice from a global perspective. 
- develop the professional skills required to meet the challenges of continuous change and its potential impact upon those who manage and lead schools, public and private sector institutions, and other teachers and educational practitioners.
- improve your knowledge, understanding and practice as educational managers and leaders by critically analysing and synthesising national, international research and policy, plus to communicate outcomes in clear and convincing ways so as to enhance institutional performance.
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. You’ll graduate with the skills to analyse the challenges facing education as a clear, confident, and comprehensive educational leader.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our master’s in Education Management and Leadership will equip you with the tools you need to analyse and synthesise research and policy alongside internationally recognised tutors on educational leadership and school effectiveness. Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 14th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2025).
- Carrying out world-leading research in  higher  education, social  justice  and  inclusive  education,  educational effectiveness,  mathematics,  science  and  health  education 
- Covering the full spectrum, from early years to post-compulsory and lifelong learning 
You will have the opportunity to explore the best in professional knowledge and practice, cutting edge research, and evaluation evidence in a variety of educational contexts. The ultimate aim of the programme is to develop and improve your knowledge as educational leaders so that you may impact institutional change. 
On our MSc Education Management and Leadership you’ll learn to: - engage in institutional and professional development and respond to best practice from a global perspective. 
- develop the professional skills required to meet the challenges of continuous change and its potential impact upon those who manage and lead schools, public and private sector institutions, and other teachers and educational practitioners.
- improve your knowledge, understanding and practice as educational managers and leaders by critically analysing and synthesising national, international research and policy, plus to communicate outcomes in clear and convincing ways so as to enhance institutional performance.
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. You’ll graduate with the skills to analyse the challenges facing education as a clear, confident, and comprehensive educational leader.

Admission Requirements

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An upper-second class degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in subjects such as Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology or any subject if experience of teaching/working in education or with a UK QTS or PGCE qualification. 
For this pathway we are also looking for some relevant experience in Management/Leadership either within an educational setting (eg School or local authority) or education background (ie degree in Education). There must be a clear rationale for choosing this programme and/or relevant background.

26 Aug 2025
1 Year
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