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MA Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership
It's not too late to apply, applications for our October intake close on Monday 6 October 2023.
Develop your skills and boost your career with our MA Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership. Designed for those working in higher and further education management, administrative or developmental roles, this unique programme – we are the first university to offer a full masters in this area – will help you to progress your career aspirations.
On our educational leadership course, you will broaden your understanding of current issues within the Higher Education sector, whilst also building on your professional skills in leadership, management, self-reflection and performance.
We have designed this online, part-time course to fit around existing work commitments. You can also choose to study this course as a one-year Postgraduate Certificate or two-year Postgraduate Diploma.
Whilst the course can be studied in your own time, you will have the opportunity to attend weekly, online, interactive two-hour workshops. These will take place during normal office hours and will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
Applications for our October 2023 and February 2024 courses are now open, see details on how to apply below.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent, in any discipline. Plus a minimum of six months of professional experience in undertaking administrative duties, managing a service or leading a project or group of inidividuals in their daily Higher Education activities.
Entry requirementsDuration
Taught route: up to 24 months (part-time online)
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Course Details
Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership
This higher education leadership course will help you to enhance your career by gaining a critical understanding of the current issues within the Higher Education sector. This knowledge will help you to develop informed perspectives and make sound decisions regarding policies, resource allocation, student services, and academic programmes.
Throughout the course and beyond, you will have the opportunity to truly have an impact on students and the institutions within which you work, contributing to their growth and development as well as that of your own career. As a business professional working within the education sector, you can shape the educational experiences of students, improve educational outcomes, promote diversity and inclusion, develop innovative programmes, and create supportive campus environments.
What skills will you gain?
You will acquire professional skills at three different levels including self, organisation and others:
- Develop your professional capacity as reflective practitioners, enabling you to self-assess your skills and performance within your professional context.
- Develop an understanding of leadership and management within Higher Education, and associated opportunities for career progression.
- Contribute to enhancing the student experience by building your skills and knowhow to develop efficient processes to support students in their Higher Education studies.
Benefits of studying with The University of Law:
- Build your professional network: You will have the opportunity to engage and connect with other faculty members, guest speakers, fellow students, and alumni who are experienced managers and leaders in higher education, opening doors to job opportunities, mentorship, collaboration, and your professional development.
- Flexed to fit around your existing commitments: With multiple start dates and the convenience of studying online and part-time, you can build your career whilst maintaining your work and personal commitments.
- An excellent learning experience: You’ll get the quality and rigour you’d expect of any professional leadership course, as it is aligned with the Association of University Administrators (AUA) Professional Behaviours and CPD Framework.
You’ll also be provided with all learning materials, including guidance for each module, eBook core texts, podcasts, presentations, articles to read, a discussion board and a wiki.
If your role involves teaching, we also offer the MA Education which is a Master's degree designed to develop the skills and abilities to enhance your educational practice and effectively support students.
Course Structure
PG Cert Award
The PGCert Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership is studied part-time online over 8-9 months.
Two compulsory modules:
- Higher Education in Context (30 credits) - covering emerging issues, technology, Quality Assurance, and widening participation.
- Professional Practice in Higher Education (30 credits) - covering personal development, teamwork, and leadership.
PG Dip Award
The PGDip Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership is studied part-time online over 16-17 months.
Two compulsory modules:
- Levels of Leadership (30 credits) - covering contemporary leadership models, and the development of own leadership and behaviours.
- Change Management (30 credits) - covering drivers, models, and barriers
MA Award
The MA Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership is studied part-time online over 24 months.
One compulsory module:
- The Change Project (60 credits) - Develop a change project linked to your professional context (under supervision); develop leadership and management skills.
Course Start Dates
October 2023
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PGCert Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership
- Part-time: Online
February 2024
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PGCert Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership
- Part-time: Online
October 2024
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PGCert Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership
- Part-time: Online
open daysUpcoming Dates
Oct 4th
Legal Personal Statement Workshop (Virtual Event)
16:00 - 17:00
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Oct 5th
Personal Statement Workshop, Criminology, Policing and Psychology (Virtual Event)
16:00 - 17:00
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Oct 11th
Psychology Career Series: Networking Fair
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
14:00 - 16:00
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next event
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Course Information
To get a full picture of how you can fit these part-time, online courses around your existing commitments, take a look at our course dates.
Throughout this programme, a variety of assessments are used.
Taught modules:
- Assessment of taught modules consists of a written submissions of 3,000 words (60% weighting), and oral presentations or poster presentations of 2,000 words equivalent (40% weighting).
For those students completing the full Master's course, assessment methods also include:
- 13,000 word Management Project
- 2,000 oral presentation
Taught route:
The course consists of 4 x 30 credit modules and a 60 credit project that run sequentially across three academic years.
Fees and Applying
Applications for this course are now open.
Apply for the MA, PGDip or PGCert Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership directly with the University.
2023/24 Course Fees:
- PGCert Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership: £4,200
- PGDip Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership: £8,300
- MA Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership: £12,500
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Student Loans Company Postgraduate Loan.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
See full details of course fees and payment structures on the fees and funding page.
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