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    Educational Leadership MA

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    Manchester, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £29,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Manchester, GB. Tuition is £29,400.

    About the program

    Program covers leadership skills transferable to various educational settings and roles, with focus on professional learning underpinned by critical scholarship.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 10 UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) | Top 10 in the UK for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jul 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement: TOEFL iBT - 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Pre-sessional 6 Week Course Requirement: IELTS Academic or UKVI - 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no sub-skill below 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester is £29,400.
    Is Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester online or in-person?
    Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester is offered in-person.
    How long does Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester take to complete?
    Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester?
    Per the program's published guidance: First or Upper Second (2:1) classification
    What work-permit options follow Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester?
    Post-completion work rights for Educational Leadership MA at University of Manchester: 24 months Graduate Route (UK)