Education professionals in all parts of the world need to develop their skills and understanding in leadership alongside their knowledge of learning and teaching.

Distinctive features of the course are:

  • its aim to foster a greater understanding of the comparative context of educational organisations around the world
  • a practice-based approach
  • a strong focus on the latest thinking and research on educational effectiveness and leadership

This course is for professionals concerned with educational leadership and management in all sectors of education, including:

  • school leaders
  • administrators
  • consultants
  • local government officials

It is also suitable for those with an emerging interest in educational leaders, leadership theory and practice.The course builds on a strong research base in two Research Centres in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences:

  • the Centre for Learning and Teaching
  • SOLE Central