Educational Management

About the course

This exciting and demanding masters course gives you the opportunity to develop a range of in depth skills which are applicable in different senior and management roles in across the education sector.

You will be taught by educational professionals and assessed using techniques including group and individual projects and assignments, research, presentations, tutorials, reports and essays. At all times the course is relevant and focused, preparing you for additional responsibilities in your career.

What you will learn

This course allows rigorous academic investigations into education management. You will learn how to explore educational research and make informed comment on the applicability, relevance and usefulness of theories, concepts, models, methodologies and techniques applied to practice. You will acquire a range of advanced skills and abilities necessary for you to pursue the demands of your chosen programme successfully.

What you will study

The MA Educational Management requires 180 credits. The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management is an exit award worth 120 credits. The Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Management is also an exit award worth 60 credits.

To obtain an MA Educational Management you will undertake three core modules, three option modules and a dissertation.

There are core modules, optional modules (including the specialist modules) and a dissertation.

Dissertation (60 credits)

You must undertake a dissertation in a subject consistent with educational management.

Special features

• The University of Bolton has a long-standing and excellent reputation for the teaching of education courses, and professional development in particular.

• We understand that studying for a masters degree takes commitment and an investment of time, money and effort. You will be taught by experienced educational professionals and have one-to-one tutor support throughout your postgraduate studies.

• As well as small group learning and support the University of Bolton has excellent libraries, 24/7 IT facilities and campus-wide WiFi for all students.

Careers and professional development

This flexible course is designed to address the professional development needs of experienced practitioners in the education or other public sector roles. You decide which route and which modules suit you. A masters qualification will enhance your career prospects or reaffirm your middle/senior management status.

A masters course at the University of Bolton will also help you to develop a number of career-enhancing skills in addition to your subject specific knowledge and understanding. These include inter-personal skills, research skills, oral and written presentation skills, independent working, and time and project management skills.

On graduation you will automatically become a member of the University's alumni association, gaining access to a wide range of university facilities, including libraries, journals and periodicals as well as professional and employment advice, throughout your career.

Mode of attendance: Full-time