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Diploma of Educational Leadership
- Chester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The online M.Ed. In Educational Leadership prepares licensed educators for school leadership and the Illinois principal endorsement.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Educational Leadership and evaluate learning approaches
- Communicate appropriately with learners
- And reflect on educational practice.
Career outcomes
- Principal
- Assistant principal
- Department chair
- Dean
- Instructional coach
- Athletic director
Curriculum
- 36 credit hours: seven 4-credit courses in 8-week sessions plus a year-long internship of three courses (8 credits). Content covers leadership theory
- Character-based leadership and culturally responsive leadership
- With Illinois evaluator training and the principal content tests required for endorsement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree of equivalent standard to a UK bachelor's degree
- Normally 2:2 or above
- or relevant professional experience
- Check the course page.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior academic background appropriate to the selected program.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Academic Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £10,340 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £21,167 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Exton Park, Chester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
19 Oct 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £10,340 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £21,167 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5. An interview is required.