What Makes This Course So Special?
This course is delivered by a range of lecturers some of whom are university based, some LEA based and some are Head Teachers. This ensures that the practice discussed is both relevant and up to date. Many students are able to transfer the learning directly into their school classroom or workplace to enhance their skills and so further their own career path.
Course Intro
This course is for you if you are (or aspire to be) a leader or manager in educational settings. You may work in school settings or other institutions (for example the Health Service and Police Force). It is also suitable for those working within a nursery setting through to those working in an adult learning environment.
On the course you will gain a deeper and broader understanding of the latest developments in the sector, engage critically with educational and management theory, ideas and research and apply your learning to your own practice.
In addition, you will also learn from others in the group, and will be encouraged to share good practice and develop links with colleagues from other organisations
What you study
In common with all of the MA Education programmes, you will take the core module Research Methodology. Three other modules are then selected - at least two of which must be chosen from the specialist modules below. You may then choose one relevant option module from within the MA Education programme.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Focuses on the monitoring, evaluation and review of learning, to secure school improvement and raise standards of pupils’ achievement. Topics covered include the management of learning, the wellbeing agenda, the role of senior managers and the management of new curriculum initiatives, assessment for learning, pupil peer and self-assessment, the use of assessment evidence in research/inspection documentation, and analysis of quantitative assessment data to promote organisational improvement.
Developing People in Organisations
This module should appeal to those working as (or aspiring to be) leaders in institutions with an educational setting. Topics covered include team building, effective leadership, appraisal and mentoring and managing change in organisations. Different leadership models are considered alongside National initiatives and as well as a consideration of decision making strategies to overcome resistance.
Strategic Management and Accountability
This module should appeal to those working as (or aspiring to be) leaders in institutions with an educational setting. Topics covered are institutional vision, managing change and strategic plans and their implementation.
Awards are available at Postgraduate Certificate level (after completion of two taught modules) and Postgraduate Diploma level (after completion of four taught modules).
To complete the full MA you will present a 17,000 word research dissertation and a 3,000 word research dissemination plan.
A programme specification for this course is available.
Where Next?
A Masters degree is required for professional advancement in numerous occupations, and is widely seen as evidence of a successful commitment to high level professional development. As a result of successful study of the MA Leadership and Management (Education), a significant number of students have achieved senior management posts within educational settings.
If you are interested in the possibility of a higher degree by research, your tutors will be pleased to discuss the opportunities for doing so here at Newport.
Interview Required
Yes. After you have made your application an informal interview will be required.
Assessment
Each module is normally assessed by a written assignment of 5,000 words. On successful completion of the taught modules, students proceed to a 20,000 word dissertation for the full MA award.
Student Soundbite
“The most memorable part of my course was an internship in the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff, offered by the Presiding Officer, Rosemary Butler. It was really an unbelievable opportunity.”