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MASTER’S DEGREE HANDBOOK Continue your leadership journey by doing a master’s with one of our leading partner universities 2017 COHORT 1
OUR PARTNERS We are proud to be working with the following institutions who have independently designed a suite of masters’ degrees. 2
CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................. 4
Master’s degree overview...................................................... 5
Course outlines ....................................................................... 8
Birmingham City University......................................................8
Canterbury Christ Church University ....................................10
Northumbria University..............................................................13
Sheffield Hallam University.......................................................15
UCL Institute of Education........................................................17
How to apply.............................................................................21
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INTRODUCTION I’m delighted to introduce you to the Teach First Master’s degree handbook. Created by our partner universities, the master’s degree is designed to further develop your effectiveness and impact as a teacher and a leader. Choosing to take advantage of this additional professional development opportunity will help you: develop core knowledge for teaching; formally reflect on practice; and inform evidence-based change and innovation in your school and across society. The master’s is delivered by Bath Spa University, Birmingham City University, Canterbury Christ Church University, the Institute of Education at University College London, University of Manchester1, Northumbria University and Sheffield Hallam University, This document explains the structure and details of the master’s degree at each university, the financial arrangements and the registration process. We’re dedicated to developing the leadership needed to address the stubborn educational inequalities that exist. That’s because knowledgeable, research- informed and critically-reflective participants, benefit pupils from low-income communities. We hope you’ll consider taking this opportunity to benefit both yourself and your continued contribution towards the Teach First vision. Reuben Moore Executive Director for Programme Development Teach First 1 Teach First participants who’ve completed their PGDE with the University of Manchester have the option to study for a MA Leadership in Learning with the University of Manchester. For more information about this option, contact Paul Armstrong or Stephen Rayner at the University of Manchester paul.armstrong@manchester.ac.uk / stephen. rayner@manchester.ac.uk 4
MASTER’S DEGREE
OVERVIEW
You have the opportunity to work towards a master’s Participants in Wales
degree specifically designed to further develop your
ability to lead in the classroom and school, and in the
For Teach First participants in Wales, please contact
wider education sector.
the team in Wales on 020 3862 8710 or
wales@teachfirst.org.uk
Our university partners are leaders within the fields
of education and leadership. Each university has
independently designed a master’s degree that is “I see the master’s as a continuation
offered to Teach First participants as an additional
opportunity. You can choose to study with any of our
of the Leadership Development
partner universities on the next page (except where Programme and something which
explicitly stated). All offer very competitive fees. will open extra doors for me to
Please note, some universities offer distance learning, enable my contribution to the Teach
which allows you to combine your studies with work or First vision whether that be within a
other commitments.
classroom, from a policy perspective
or elsewhere.”
5
Maximum
University Master’s title transferable Course structure Course delivery method Cost
credits
Bath Spa University Further details to follow subject to validation
The programme starts with a taught session or sessions. Face-
to-face delivery of the initial inputs will be on a weekend (either
MA Education a conference weekend or on two Saturdays).
Birmingham City
– Leadership in 120 60 credit dissertation module £2,334
University Induction to working and writing at master’s level for a
Learning
dissertation will form part of the initial input and this will take
place in late September.
Whole-day research methods seminar held in the following
locations (students choose which event to attend):
Research Methods (compulsory, non-credit • Medway (CCCU Medway Campus)-21/09/19 £2,350
MA Transformational bearing course, prior to research project) (20% discount is
Canterbury Christ • South Coast (Southampton)-28/09/19
Leadership 120 available for those who
Church University Supervised Research Project Dissertation (60
(Teach First) • East of England (Ipswich)-28/09/19 completed their PGDE
credits at Level 7) at CCCU)
Ongoing support with assigned supervisor/tutor.
Distance-learning option available
Five lectures delivered in the evenings (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Northumbria MA Education in between September and March. £2,330 per
120 60 credit dissertation module
University Leading in Learning 60 credits
Ongoing support with assigned supervisor/tutor.
Three days of lectures and seminars on Saturdays.
MA Leadership in These are likely to be in September, November/December and
Sheffield Hallam February/March.
Learning 120 60 credit dissertation module £2,400
University
(Teach First) Ongoing support with assigned supervisor/tutor.
Distance-learning option available
Core module taught in the autumn term (Oct – Dec 2019) over 1 year: £4,290
MA Educational 30 credit core module + 60 credit dissertation
UCL Institute of ten weekly three-hour evening sessions.
Leadership 90 module Or 30 credit core module + 30 credit 2 years: £2,080
Education
(Teach First) report + 30 credit optional module Ongoing support with assigned supervisor/tutor.
Three days of lectures and seminars on Saturdays.
Ongoing support with assigned supervisor/tutor.
University of MA Leadership in
120 60 credit dissertation module These are likely to be in September, November/December and £3,166
Manchester* Learning
January/February.
Ongoing support with assigned supervisor/tutor.
*Teach First participants who have completed their PGDE with the University of Manchester have the option to study for a MA Leadership in Learning with the University of Manchester. For more information
about this option contact Paul Armstrong or Stephen Rayner at the University of Manchester paul.armstrong@manchester.ac.uk / stephen.rayner@manchester.ac.ukStructure “My dissertation helped me
understand the way my students’
The master’s is a part-time, optional commitment. It saw the world and the impact I had
takes a minimum of one academic year to complete.
The degree builds on your Postgraduate Diploma on their understanding of themselves
in Education and Leadership (PGDE) with Qualified and those around them. It also
Teacher Status (QTS). helped me place myself within a
much larger global community
The programmes utilise and have been designed to
take advantage of work you have already undertaken and understand how to reduce or
on the Leadership Development Programme. This eliminate patterns of behaviour and
includes the achievement of the PGDE which gives
you between 90 and 120 credits (dependent on
prejudices within myself.”
institution) to transfer to a master’s degree. All the
providers offer a 60-credit dissertation module, Emma Sheppard, 2010 cohort
however the exact structure of the degree varies
between them- some include additional sessions,
modules and/or non-credit bearing modules. See the
individual university course outlines for the full details. Terms and Conditions
Admission of students to the master’s degree will be
“I was able to research something at the sole discretion of the university provider and will
that was directly relevant to my be subject to you meeting the relevant university entry
professional experience in the criteria. You will be solely responsible for completing
all enrolment procedures required by your university;
classroom…I found it incredibly for meeting all deadlines relating to the master’s
energising to take a step back and be degree; and for all other communications with your
university. Please note that the university you enrol
able to research and write about the with will have terms and conditions - you will need to
professional issues you are otherwise comply with these.
caught up in on a day-to-day basis.”
Teach First bears no liability to students or applicants
with respect to the programmes outlined in
Katherine Ingham, 2010 cohort this document.
Finances
See the individual university course outlines for more
information on costs. The university will invoice you
directly - Teach First is not involved in this process.
Fees will be paid to the university in line with the
university’s policies.
7COURSE OUTLINES
Birmingham City University
Master’s title MA Education – Leadership in Learning
Programme Director Neil Sheasby
Lead Administrator Nathan Hawkins
Contact telephone 0121 331 7699
Contact email Nathan.hawkins@bcu.ac.uk
Website www.bcu.ac.uk/education-and-social-work
Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and A range of masters’ programmes are available,
increasingly popular place to study, with around including a Master’s in Educational Leadership which
24,000 students from 80 countries. We put students is offered to Teach First ambassadors who have
at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best completed their Postgraduate Diploma in Education
opportunities for future success. The university has and Leadership (PGDE). We also offer a highly
an enviable reputation for providing quality, successful taught Doctorate degree, as well as PhDs.
student-focused education in a professional and
friendly environment.
The School of Education and Social Work has held the
contract for the Teach First Leadership Development
Our staff and student community is defined by our Programme PGDE in the West Midlands since 2013. It’s
core values, which outline who we are as a university also held the contract for the East Midlands since the
and how we will work with each other. Our core values introduction of the PGDE.
are excellence, people-focused, partnership working,
and fairness and integrity.
The School of Education and Social Work is one of
the largest providers of Teacher Education in England.
It offers an extensive portfolio of primary, secondary
and post-compulsory/Adult Initial Teacher Training
programmes at graduate-level and a significant
BA Primary with QTS programme. In 2019, it will be
launching an undergraduate secondary with QTS
programme in computing, physical education and
science (biology).
Three undergraduate degrees in education and
education-related fields are offered by the school
and a number of successful graduates from these
programmes go on to take a teacher-training
programme.
8Course summary The research focus for your dissertation will enable
you to draw on your work in school/education and
build on the knowledge and understanding
The MA Education- Leadership in Learning is a you developed during your PGDE. It will be informed
programme specifically designed for Teach First by the values and mission of Teach First.
ambassadors who have successfully completed their
PGDE on the Leadership Development Programme. The master’s progression programme will start in
As someone who has already gained the PGDE, September in the West Midlands (based at Birmingham
you will have 120 credits at master’s-level and we City University) and the East Midlands (Nottingham). It’s
will recognise these through Advanced Standing/ open to all Teach First ambassadors who successfully
Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) for completed the PDGE, wherever you completed the
this master’s degree. Leadership Development Programme.
You’ll undertake a 60-credit dissertation module.
At the beginning of the module, you’ll be brought Finance
together as a group to have taught inputs to prepare
you to research and write your dissertation. Alongside The cost of the 60-credit master’s dissertation module
this, there will be a focus on ethical issues and is £2,334 (2019 commencement). The university
processes, so that you’re able to complete your reviews its tuition fees on an annually basis.
dissertation proposal and submit the necessary ethical
approval document.
You’ll be sent an invoice by the finance department
once you’re fully enrolled on the programme. You’ll
You’ll be assigned a supervising tutor who will have also receive guidance on how to pay (cheque or
a series of tutorials with you during your studies. credit/debit card) in advance, along with the expected
These will be both face-to-face and by telephone/ schedule of payments (either the amount in full or
Skype. You’ll be expected to keep your tutor updated two instalments).
on your progress.
Application and enrolment
Step Date Details
Application process opens for September 2019. You should check the
university website (www.bcu.ac.uk/education-and-social-work) and/or
1 November 2018 onwards
contact the Teach First Administrator (Nathan.hawkins@bcu.ac.uk;
0121 331 7699).
Applications received and processed. Conditional offers made to
2 January 2019 onwards
applicants who meet the entry criteria.
Following Institutional Final Examination Boards (which awards the PGDE
3 July 2019 to Teach First participants), successful completion of the PGDE will lead to
a confirmation of the place on the programme.
Programme handbook, including calendar for the master’s programme
4 July/August 2019 made available to students. Guidance on enrolment sent and
pre-enrolment requirements completed.
5 September 2019 Enrolment completed and programme starts.
9COURSE OUTLINES
Canterbury Christ Church University
Master’s title MA Transformational Leadership (Teach First)
Programme Director Anselm Fisher
Lead Administrator Michelle Childs
Contact telephone 01227 767700 ext 3289
Contact email masters.education@canterbury.ac.uk
Website www.canterbury.ac.uk
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a Modules:
major provider of teacher education in the South East. • Research Methods (compulsory, non-credit-
We’re Teach First’s original university partner, having bearing course, prior to research project).
welcomed its first cohort in 2003. As the current
• Supervised Research Project Dissertation (60
provider for the Teach First’s ITE and MA programmes
credits at Level 7).
in the South East, South Coast and East of England,
our influence spreads over a wide geographical area,
including a number of coastal challenge and priority The MA Transformational Leadership (Teach
areas for improved education. First) at Canterbury Christ Church University has
been specifically designed to enable Teach First
The Faculty of Education works with thousands of participants, who have successfully completed 120
education providers and partners, with a shared Level 7 credits from the two-year Teach First PGDE,
vision of the transformative impact of education to progress to a third-year, 60-credit research project
and life-long learning. These include early years dissertation. Students choose their own focus for
settings, schools, colleges, galleries, museums, research on a leadership theme.
charities, NGOs and community organisations. Our
world-leading scholarship supports the development This supervised research project is ideal for Teach
of a critical understanding and appraisal of educational First participants who occupy or aspire to a leadership
principles, theories, research, policies and practice. and management position, at any level, in an
With our local, national and international partnerships education context.
we can provide access to a unique range of expertise
and experience.
After completing a compulsory research methods
Inspired by our Anglican foundation and the belief in seminar, all students are allocated a supervisor, who
the dignity of the human person, we seek to extend will be in regular contact to support the different
the opportunity for all to learn and flourish. stages of the research project. Supervisions can
be arranged as face-to-face meetings in groups or
individually, carried out online or over the phone.
Course summary Typical tutorials may include aspects such as the
literature review, ethical clearance and data analysis.
Course duration: One year, part-time, with 120 credits Supervisions are highly personalised to each student’s
being imported on to the master’s. personal and professional context and
Course requirements: You will have completed geographical location.
120 credits at Level 7 through your PGDE on the
Leadership Development Programme.
10Recent areas of research on the MA include: Teaching locations
• the role of the middle leader in creating a positive Canterbury Christ Church University is the provider of
environment to improve student outcomes the Teach First PGDE in the South East, South Coast
• an evaluation of transformational leadership in the and East of England. The introductory taught session
implementation of mathematics mastery will take place in each of these regions. Following
the completion of this compulsory session, individual
• the impact of school culture on staff retention
tutorial support will be arranged with your
• leadership of physical education in the supervising tutor.
primary school
• the evaluation of a student leadership programme
• the perceived effects of selection at age 11 Finance
• coaching as an intervention to promote progress,
confidence and independence The cost of the MA Transformational Leadership
• reflections on the implementation of collaborative (Teach First) programme for 2019-20 is £2,350. If
working in the secondary school. you’ve previously studied at CCCU, including the
Teach First Leadership Development Programme,
you’re eligible for a 20% discount on fees.
Our academic supervisors have extensive experience
of school and university leadership and are actively
engaged in local and international projects, academic You’ll be sent an invoice by the finance department as
research and publications. soon as you’re fully enrolled on the programme.
All home and EU students have the option to pay
External examiner feedback (2017): for their tuition fees in full at the start of their course,
“The assignments I saw exceed the typical in three termly instalments or in eight monthly
standards of similar M-level programmes at other instalments. You can make payments and set up
UK higher education institutions. The standard of payment plans via the website.
scholarship in the examined work reflected a high
level of quality at the master’s level.” International students can pay in full or termly at the
same site.
“…the course supports teachers and leaders to
incorporate and expand an enquiry rigour and
discipline to challenges of educational leadership
focused on aspects of students’ own professional
practice and contexts.”
11Application and enrolment
Step Date Details
Applicants apply online through the course webpage.
1 January 2019 onwards
Offers of places emailed, together with session date information. Offer
2 July 2019
accepted by returning email.
Once you’ve accepted the offer, you’ll be emailed a welcome letter and
guidance of how to upload a photo for your student card, and how to
3 August 2019
complete your pre-registration online. This information will be sent within
40 days of the programme starting.
You’re now able to see information on the student portal about
4 August 2019
your registration event, induction and welcome to the programme.
We combine the first session with welcome induction and registration. To
September 2019 (deadline register you need to bring a copy of your Teach First PGDE qualification
for enrolling) together with your identification.
5
Session one – Induction and You’re now fully enrolled and will be invoiced by the university for your
registration course fees. You can organise to pay in full or in instalments (termly or
monthly) over the academic year.
12COURSE OUTLINES
Northumbria University
Master’s title MA Education in Leading in Learning
Programme Director Dr. Mike Cole
Lead Administrator Adam Fox
Contact telephone 0191 215 6176
Contact email adam.fox@northumbria.ac.uk
Website www.northumbria.ac.uk
The key aim of this programme is to establish the Course summary
conditions and standards for improving substantive
knowledge, and to create a body of new and
emerging knowledge to inform and develop a wide This programme is offered part-time. To enrol on it,
range of educational sectors, such as further and you’ll need to be a professionally-qualified individual,
higher education, and schools. based in the UK and working largely in a
schools context.
Research supported by rigorous critical enquiry
The programme has been designed around the needs
and discourse will extend, develop and enhance
of Teach First ambassadors who’ve completed their
your ability to evaluate and judge the underlying
PGDE on the Leadership Development Programme
assumptions surrounding educational policy and
and are employed within schools.
practice. In addition, you’ll develop the capacity to
re-interpret practice through participation in the
Independent study is an important feature of
learning/teaching strategies employed throughout
the programme design. Adult-learning approaches,
the programme. Furthermore, you’ll develop critical
including work-based learning, let you tailor the
understanding of the inter-relationships between
programme to your own needs within your specialist
research, policy and practice, and their manifestations
area of practice.
in different settings and contexts.
We anticipate that you’ll maintain a timeline of your
Through the programme, you’ll develop the skills to progress. This might include written records of
analyse, evaluate and synthesise data from a wide supervision meetings, records of academic
range of sources. You’ll also learn how to use these achievement and feedback, and perhaps reflective
skills to contribute new perspectives to a range of notes on experiences and personal development
education themes-both in practice and policy. during the programme. This will serve as a record
of achievement during the programme, and provide
You’ll also develop the critical reflective abilities that evidence to others - such as employers - on the
will allow you to take an entrepreneurial approach to benefits individuals and their organisations have
your ongoing career development within your gained from it.
chosen sector.
Although students are likely to be in current
employment, there is significant evidence that
the programme enhances career opportunities.
13You’ll complete a 60-credit dissertation module, of perspectives and educational contexts, and
WB0716 Work Based Project. The project module developing your collaborative working skills.
provides a common framework for undertaking A supervisor with appropriate experience and
master’s level research using work-based Learning expertise will be allocated to provide support and
Project approaches. You’ll customise the project supervise you through your dissertation project. All
throughout the selection of the research question and teaching/tutoring staff on the programme are qualified
apply this to the discipline of education. Throughout teachers and practitioners with substantial experience
your engagement with the programme, you’ll be in the sector.
encouraged to develop your learning through peer
and tutor interaction, either face-to-face or through This will be assessed through a dissertation
electronic communications, e.g. email. (15,000 words).
You’ll be supported throughout the programme by Finance
the programme leader and a guidance tutor, who
will monitor progress and provide individual and
The total cost for the 60-credits module (dissertation)
group guidance as necessary. Tutorial support will be
is £2,330.
directed at problem solving, as well as helping you
develop understanding of issues and questions
covered in the programme, and relating them to your
own professional experience. Peer support is also
important in developing understanding from a range
Application and enrolment
Step Date Details
1 April 2019 Submit online application form.
2 From April 2019 onwards Application reviewed by the Programme Leader.
3 Late August/Early If accepted, you’ll receive enrolment details and enrol online.
September 2019
4 September 2019 Master’s course begins.
14COURSE OUTLINES
Sheffield Hallam University
Master’s title MA Leadership in Learning (Teach First)
Programme Director Sarah Lawson
Lead Administrator Tony Quixley
Contact telephone 0114 225 5555
Contact email teachfirst@shu.ac.uk
Website www.shu.ac.uk
The content of the master’s will reflect the values, Course summary
vision and distinctive nature of Teach First and build
on the structure and content of the Leadership
Development Programme and the PGDE. Teach First ambassadors will complete one research
project module of 12,000 words worth 60 credits.
The course engages you in critical and reflective
ways of thinking about education. You will be able to Entrants with PGCE Teach First will complete an
develop your specific interests further by applying additional two modules in one year before embarking
the concepts taught on the course to your own area on the final year above.
of interest. With a focus on the social justice values
and vision of Teach First, the course will empower You’ll undertake an original piece of research related
you through informed critical reflection to develop, to your own professional and personal interest in
influence and/or lead practice and policy in your leadership in learning. The module aims to deepen
current and/or future contexts. your understanding of research concepts, tools and
applications within the context of developing your
We’ll encourage you to establish an authoritative knowledge of leadership. By undertaking a largely
voice, founded on a broad and deep knowledge base autonomous substantive research-based project,
that draws on theoretical and research literatures, you’ll learn how to develop your own research and
policy and policy critiques, practice guidance and leadership practice.
practitioner networks. You’ll be challenged to question
your own and others’ values and assumptions in order There are three days of lectures and seminars, on
to promote socially fair policy, and inclusive and ethical Saturdays, timed to correspond with arising need to
practice, in education. You’ll also be equipped to support the introduction and design of the project,
evaluate evidence and undertake research related to mid-review and pre-submission. These are likely to be
your own interests and vision. in September, November/December and February/
March. Field experts will present on these dates.
There’ll also be opportunities to debate and discuss
themes, to network, and to receive dissertation
support. We’ll provide ongoing supervisory support,
allocated by specialism.
15Submission of the dissertation will be in the Summer, Finance
date to be confirmed.
The total cost for the 60-credits module (dissertation)
The master’s programme will commence in September is £2,400.
2019. It’s open to all Teach First ambassadors who
successfully completed the PGDE, regardless of
where you completed the Leadership Development
Programme.
Application and enrolment
Step Date Details
1 January 2019 onwards Complete application process.
Within three weeks of Response sent and conditional offers made, enrolment/continuation
2
application information sent.
3 July 2019 Place confirmed following successful completion of PGDE.
4 September 2019 Course begins.
16COURSE OUTLINES
UCL Institute of Education
Master’s title MA Educational Leadership (Teach First)
Programme Director Dr Ruth McGinity
Lead Administrator Fathia El-Ghorri
Contact telephone 0207 612 6615
Contact email r.mcginity@ucl.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/courses/graduate-taught/educational-leadership-teach-
Website
first-ma
The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is the world’s completing their Postgraduate Diploma in
leading centre for research and teaching in education Education and Leadership as part of the Leadership
and related social science, ranked first for education Development Programme.
for the fifth year running in the QS World University
Rankings by Subject (2018).
You’ll take modules that add up to a total of 90
credits. This can be one core module (30 credits) and
The IOE is home to the greatest concentration of a dissertation (60 credits); or one core module (30
expertise and specialism within education anywhere in credits), a report (30 credits) and an optional module
the world. We undertake around a quarter of (30 credits).
the funded education research carried out in UK
universities. We’re unique in covering all aspects and The MA can be completed either full-time (1 year),
stages of education, as well as children and families, part-time (over 2 years) or flexibly (over 1-5 years). The
and international development. This is reflected in our core module is taught in the autumn term (October –
unrivalled range of more than 100 master’s, doctoral December 2019) over ten weekly, three-hour evening
and teacher training programmes. sessions, and introduces some of the basic concepts
of educational leadership. It looks at the global and
We are located in the heart of London and work with national context for education, and examines theories,
some of the most diverse and exciting urban schools models and concepts related to leading change in
in the world. Our students benefit from and contribute schools and school systems.
to this success, accessing our partnerships with more
than 600 London schools, which support teacher
You’ll complete a dissertation (or report) in the final
education, professional development and collaborative
stage of the programme. This takes the form of an
research and development projects. Students also
original piece of research on educational leadership.
benefit from the activities of our research centres,
which offer opportunities to collaborate with world-
renowned academics and sector specialists across all Teaching is delivered through face-to-face teaching,
aspects of education. facilitation, multimedia presentations and activity-
based learning. Each module is supported by materials
on our virtual learning environment. The programme
Course summary is assessed through written assignments, typically of
5,000 words, and a dissertation of 20,000 words.
The IOE offers the MA Educational Leadership
(Teach First) to enable Teach First ambassadors to gain
a master’s level- degree qualification after successfully
17Module 1: Leading and Managing Change and Module 1. You’ll gain an understanding of:
Improvement (30 credits)
This is a core taught programme and includes • the key methodological skills used in educational
contributions from guest speakers who are recognised leadership and management research
internationally as experts in their fields. Taking this
module will expand your critical awareness of cutting- • how to deal with the methodological and ethical
edge educational research on school leadership, issues you’ll encounter when conducting school-
innovation and change, and how this applies to based research.
leadership practices within your school and across the
education system more broadly. There is no taught component to this module. You’ll
be supported by up to two cohort sessions, plus
The module will be based around the following individual supervision.
three themes:
You are required to submit a research proposal (2,500
• Theories and practice of leadership. words) and apply for ethics approval before you
conduct your research. To complete this module, you
• Educational change and school improvement. will be required to submit a 20,000 word (with 10%
• Social, policy and community contexts of leading margin) dissertation.
for improved student outcomes.
Module 2: Report (30 credits)
This module is taught over ten weekly three-hour As above, the report option requires you to undertake
evening sessions between October and December a piece of research within any area of educational
2019. It includes input from Institute academics and leadership, management, and policy, and you are
visiting speakers, alongside group discussions and required to apply for ethics approval before you
activities. As part of the assessment, you’ll submit a conduct your research. To complete this module, you
5,000 word essay of a case study of change. will be required to submit a 10,000 word (with 10%
margin) report.
Please note this module is delivered on the main MA
Educational Leadership programme, so the cohort will If you opt for the report, you’ll also need to undertake
include students from Teach First as well as full and a 30-credit optional module either from within the
part-time students on the main MA programme. MA Educational Leadership suite of options, or from
other optional modules from across the Department of
Students must enrol for and complete the 30-credit Leadership and Learning.
core Leading and Managing Change and Improvement
module in their first year.
Our ‘optional’ modules include: Doing and Using
Educational Leadership and Management Research;
Delivery dates: October-December 2019 Leadership for the Learning Community and Leading
Assessment deadline: March 2020 in Diverse Cultures and Communities.
Module 2: Dissertation (60 credits) Please note that the list of modules given here is
In this double module you’ll get the opportunity indicative. This information is published a long time
and support to conduct research within any area of in advance of enrolment and module content and
educational leadership, management, and policy. This availability is subject to change.
will help you progress in your individual career choice,
whether it’s: within education, policy or private sector; A minority of students will opt for other modules at
nationally: or internationally. UCL Institute of Education, subject to the availability
of places and the approval of the programme leader. If
This module provides an introduction to research you opt for a report (30 credits), you can choose one
methods in the social sciences and builds links to the module outside of the programme.
Leading and Managing Change and Improvement
18Finance Who can apply?
The MA Educational Leadership (Teach First) route The MA Educational Leadership (Teach First) route
requires students to complete 90 credits. The fees per is only for Teach First ambassadors who have
year are: successfully completed their PGDE, either at the
UCL Institute of Education or at other participating
• 1 year: £4,290 (UK/EU)
institutions (namely, Canterbury Christchurch, Bath
• 2 years: £2,080 (UK/EU) Spa, Birmingham City, Northumbria, Sheffield Hallam,
and University of Manchester).
If you’re registered as a modular student, your fees
will be generated and charged on Portico after you You can transfer up to 90 credits from
have chosen your modules and the module selection your PGDE onto the MA Educational Leadership
deadlines have passed. The fee is based on the credit (Teach First) - you’ll need to provide evidence of
value of the modules you’re taking. This is worked successful completing your PGDE when applying.
out by dividing the full-time fee by the total number
of credits your programme is made up of (in this case, Students who have completed their PGDE at UCL
90 credits). If you change your module selection IOE can transfer up to 90 credits including grades
during the academic year your fees will not update achieved, which will count towards the overall MA
automatically. If modules are added or removed during classification award. If you’re applying from
the year, please check your Portico account - if you outside of UCL IOE, your PGDE grades won’t count
think your fees need to be re-calculated you should towards your overall MA classification.
email the student fees office.
If you haven’t completed a PGDE, you’re very welcome
Fees increase for all continuing students every to apply to the main MA Educational Leadership
year - this applies to full-time, part-time and modular programme.
students. These increases reflect the increase in
cost to UCL in delivering the programme, such as
operational costs, market forces and inflation. Any
annual increases in the fees will not be more than 5%
per year.
You’ll be invoiced at the start of each academic
year and can pay for each yearly fee in
three instalments.
Students are ineligible for the Postgraduate Master’s
Loan from the Student Finance, so will need to
self-fund the tuition fees.
19Application and enrolment Step Date Details 1 By 5 September 2019 Apply using the online form. 2 23 September 2019 Provide evidence of successful completion of PGDE. 3 30 September 2019 Enrol and pay first instalment of fees. 4 Early October 2019 Leading and Managing Change module starts. You can find the link to the applications and further information on the UCL webpage. 20
Questions
HOW TO APPLY If you have questions about enrolment or
the course itself, please don’t hesitate to contact the
university directly.
The master’s degree is a great opportunity for you to
“I relished the opportunity to
further develop your effectiveness and impact as a continue learning whilst teaching.
teacher and leader. Plus, having the qualification on
your CV will never hinder you –
There are key requirements you’ll need to complete
as part of any course. Please make sure you regardless of your career choices
consider the opportunity carefully alongside any after the Leadership Development
other responsibilities and understand the financial
commitments you will be making with your university.
Programme.”
Katherine Ingham, 2010 cohort
The enrolment process is different for each university.
Although the master’s degree is linked to Teach
First, you’re applying to complete it with one of the
universities listed in this document. The programme
will be delivered solely by them. The universities
therefore have a right to refuse your application, so
please ensure you allow enough time to complete the
registration/enrolment and follow each step carefully.
The process may include some or all of the following:
• completing a detailed application form
• providing proof of your PGDE and degree
qualification
• attending an induction
Once you’ve enrolled for a degree, you’ll be able
to access both the universities’ on-site facilities and
online library.
“I chose to focus the master’s on
my current situation in my school
and this has helped me bring clarity
to issues that the school is going
through…It has fed directly into work,
improved my approach to leading
change, and it can do the same for
you. Not least it can be a fantastic
boost to your CPD and build your
leadership CV.”
David Hewett, 2012 cohotrt
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