MA Education Leadership & Policy

Programme Overview

Designed for educators and school leaders, this programme covers educational policy analysis, curriculum design, inclusive education, research methodology, and institutional leadership. A professional project is completed in a school setting.

Delivered by London International College, this programme combines rigorous academic content with a strongly applied approach: every module is built around the situations, decisions and challenges professionals actually face. You will learn alongside an international cohort, exchange experience across sectors, and apply new tools to your own organisation from the first module onwards.

What You Will Study

Core modules are designed to build capability step by step — from foundations to applied mastery.

• 01 Learning Design & Curriculum Innovation
• 02 Digital & Blended Education
• 03 Educational Leadership & Improvement
• 04 Assessment, Evaluation & Evidence
• 05 Inclusion & Learner Wellbeing
• 06 Education Policy in Practice
• 07 Research Methods for Professionals
• 08 Capstone Project / Dissertation

What You Will Achieve

• Design engaging, inclusive and effective learning experiences
• Lead improvement across programmes, departments and institutions
• Use evidence and evaluation to raise educational quality
• Respond strategically to policy and technology change

Assessment & Delivery

Modules are assessed through applied assignments, case analyses and presentations rather than closed-book exams. The programme concludes with a capstone project or dissertation built around a real challenge from your own organisation or sector.

Entry Requirements

A recognised bachelor's degree (any discipline) OR a professional qualification with substantial management experience.
Applicants without a first degree may be admitted with 5+ years of relevant senior experience.
English language: IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, or evidence of professional work in English.