Newcastle University

Educational Leadership

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Educational Leadership

Tuition costs 18,000 USD per year.

Our Educational Leadership PGCert is for practising educators, leaders and aspiring leaders in any educational setting. On our Educational Leadership PGCert programme, you'll develop both 'know how' and 'know why' in relation to educational leadership. On completing the course, you'll have a good, critical understanding of: - current thinking and key issues of leadership and strategic management of educational institutions - relevant leadership theories and their significance for educational leadership - national and global trends to inform strategic planning and decision making This course will help you to study and plan approaches of practitioner enquiry as a means for: - professional practice - educational effectiveness - improvement of educational organisations At the beginning of the course, we'll ask you to complete a formative reflective professional development statement. This is to tailor the teaching and reading list to your development needs. Previous students and external examiners have identified this personalised approach as a particular strength of the course. Our Educational Leadership PGCert course tutors are active scholars. They have had or currently hold leadership roles within various educational settings. They all teach and supervise across a range of courses. This provides them with a broad knowledge base and a genuine understanding of the challenges of educational contexts. The course draws on the expertise developed in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, and in particular in the: - Educational Leadership Centre - Research Centre for Learning and Teaching As a teacher and educational leader in England, you may have already engaged with one of our programmes through the Early Career Framework (ECF) or one of the National Professional Qualification courses. The Educational Leadership Centre offers these in partnership with the North East Teaching Schools Partnership (NESTP). NESTP is the regional provider for: - Early Career Framework (ECF) - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Executive Leadership - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Headship - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Senior Leadership - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Early Years Leadership - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Behaviour and Culture - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Teacher Development - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Teaching - National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Literacy If you have completed an NPQ qualification, you may be able to transfer credits into this qualification. This means that your module choice may vary. Learn more about converting your NPQ qualification into Master's credits and the available discounted costs. Please email our team at pgteducation@ncl.ac.uk to discuss your individual prior learning achievements. How to apply

About Newcastle University

Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, is a research-led institution with a large and diverse student community. The university combines strong academic programs across sciences, humanities, engineering and health with active research centers and partnerships. International students are well represented on campus, which promotes a global learning environment and a broad range of student services to support academic success and personal development.

Students at Newcastle benefit from modern facilities, industry connections and opportunities for practical learning through placements and research projects. The university emphasizes employability and supports career preparation with dedicated services, internships and links to regional and national employers. Academic staff work closely with students to foster applied skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Newcastle upon Tyne offers an energetic city life, affordable living compared with larger UK cities and excellent transport links to the rest of the country. International students can enjoy cultural events, a welcoming local community and opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. For those seeking a research-active university with strong student support and clear pathways into professional life, Newcastle University is a compelling choice.

English Test Requirement

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)

Educational Leadership: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Educational Leadership?
Tuition: USD 18,000 per year.
Is Educational Leadership available online?
This is an on-campus program at Newcastle University in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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