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Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership

SMC College

OTHM | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 7 | 100% online | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£990
Funding options
Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Study online 24/7 through our learning portal.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership (QAN 603/6176/1)
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The Level 7 Diploma's objective in Education Management and Leadership is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory, and education practice. The qualification at the UK Postgraduate level provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policymakers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the education sector.

Certificates

Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to UK Qualifications Framework at Level 7, equivalent to UK University postgraduate diploma and also accredited to European Qualifications Framework (EQF). UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 7 Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/6176/1 The awarding body - OTHM Qualifications

Curriculum

6 units

Leadership Qualities and Practice in Education

Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice

Managing Change in an Education Context

Pedagogy and Practice in Education

Leading Reflective Practice in Education

Research Methods in Education

Description

The Level 7 Diploma's objective in Education Management and Leadership is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory, and education practice. The qualification at the UK Postgraduate level provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policymakers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the education sector.

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership combines theoretical and practical knowledge in the education profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in leading change, effective performance, and team leadership.

Learners will be able to work in various administration, managerial, and leadership roles within the education and training sector, anywhere, around the world.

International Recognition and Accreditation

Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to UK Qualifications Framework at Level 7, equivalent to UK University postgraduate diploma and also accredited to European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

  • UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 7
  • Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/6176/1
  • The awarding body - OTHM Qualifications

Skills Development

Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership

  • provide learners with a thorough understanding of the link between current educational research and practice by developing an understanding of educational theory, policy and practice.
  • Develop learners’ understanding of ways in which educational leadership and management can provide support during the process of change, developing leadership in the learners’ own educational context
  • develop learners’ understanding of the importance of managing intercultural communication and perspectives that help to determine educational policy applicable to national and international contexts.
  • develop learners’ theoretical and practical grounding in teaching and learning approaches related to subject pedagogic knowledge and pedagogic practices.
  • Develop learners’ understanding of the reflective practices to apply this to their roles in an educational context, leading to personal development planning.
  • Develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulate research proposals, plan research activity, analyse and interpret data, and the relationship between research and evidence-based practice.
  • Manage one’s own personal development and growth for personal and professional development

Course Structure

Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership has a total of six units and a total of 120 credits (ETC: 60). Each unit has 20 credits.

  1. Leadership Qualities and Practice in Education
  2. Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice
  3. Managing Change in an Educational Context
  4. Pedagogy and Practice in Education
  5. Leading Reflective Practice in Education
  6. Research Methods in Education

Assessment Method

You will write one assignment for each unit. To achieve a ‘pass’ in each unit, learners will demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

How will you study?

You will study online via our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP), available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. Our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP) will provide you with a structured way to start the course, access learning materials of each unit and write your assignments. You will have full support from the Online Chat Support team, tutor and help from Student Support.

Results and Certificate

You will be required to complete six units to achieve 120 credits. In this qualification, all of your marked work will go through quality assurance checks by external examiners before the awarding body of this qualification issue the qualification certificate and units transcript.

Who is this course for?

Level 7 Postgraduate qualification in Education Management and Leadership will benefit lecturers, tutors, trainers, teachers, policymakers, managers, leaders and educationalists from any education sectors to develop and enhance their management and leadership skills. It is also suitable for job progression, personal and professional development.

Career paths

Primary areas of employment include senior administrative, management and leadership role in any training and education sector.

How to Apply?

There are three ways to apply for this course.

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Once we receive your application, you will be offered an conditional offer letter to complete the admission process.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership: FAQs

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership leads to Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership (QAN 603/6176/1).

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership costs £990. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate and tutor support. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Yes. Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

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