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Course Overview
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L27 -
Distance Learning -
Part-Time -
2 Years -
18 Sep 2023
If you’re an ambitious educator working in an international school setting, this online postgraduate qualification will support your professional development. You’ll enhance your potential career progression and help secure an improvement legacy for your organisation.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Draw on your work experiences and learn to put new ideas into practice to lead with confidence within your educational setting
- Examine theoretical principles and strategies to develop leadership behaviours and pedagogical approaches that positively impact on others, including pupil achievements
- Communicate and begin to forge partnerships with a range of stakeholders
- Learn how to project plan and manage resources effectively
- Study behaviours that uphold the principles of successful leadership through assessed assignments that develop highly reflective practitioner skills
This course is committed to inclusion and values the variety of experiences that teachers and serving school leaders bring.
Along with improving your own leadership influence, you’ll leave a legacy of curriculum and pedagogical innovation. This will support others’ development within your organisation and sustain change for the longer term.
Networking opportunities
You’ll have opportunities to network throughout your course, allowing you to co-collaborate and share ideas of best practice. This will broaden your cultural awareness and understanding of diverse educational systems and practices from across the globe.
Support and progression
You’ll have access to the university’s Virtual Learning Environment where recorded lectures, study material, further reading and practical exercises will be available. You’ll be supported by a personal tutor who will carry out an initial needs audit and oversee your progress throughout the course. This will be done via facilitated tutorials and small group seminars available at different time allocations to support access from outside the UK.
Graduating with 60 credits will enable you to progress onto our MA Education course.
Why study Applied Educational Leadership for International Settings at Leeds Beckett University...
- Flexible, online study that incorporates both collaborative and individual learning
- Opportunity to network and collaborate with peers and serving school leaders
- Coaching-led approach
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in a cognate subject, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applicants should normally be working in an educational context to enable them to put into practice some of the strategies learned on the course. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in a cognate subject, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applicants should normally be working in an educational context to enable them to put into practice some of the strategies learned on the course. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
International baccalaureate
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Mature Applicants:
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. If you have recent relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications, we may be able to consider you for entry through our ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and relevant work experience in your application.
All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade C in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
Teaching & Learning
Distance learning
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.
Overall workload
Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.
What you'll learn
Develop reflective practitioner skills that will enhance your understanding of yourself as a leader. You'll understand your motivations and how your behaviours impact on others. This module will also examine leadership styles and how effective leaders relate to others. You'll then learn how to initiate change by bringing others on board and mitigating against barriers.
Build your understanding of effective leadership models and techniques. This module will explore how to influence and widen stakeholder engagement within and beyond your immediate team. You'll identify ways to increase capacity with others, utilising expertise from a range of people and incorporating others' perspectives into your improvement plans and actions.
What you'll learn
Enhance your understanding of project management, school improvement and effective leadership models and techniques. You'll study how to bring about sustained change at a personal, team and organisational level. This module will enable you to apply pedological theoretical knowledge to your specified context to design and lead curricular improvements. The changes you lead will impact on pupil outcomes and support the professional development of others. In addition, you'll develop effective practitioner skills and increased self-awareness. You'll demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours and motivations underpinned by a cultural understanding of your workplace.
Fees & Funding hellooo
£2,500
UK
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £2500. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
£2,500
International 2023
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £2500. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Fees & Funding
£2,500
For students entering in 2023
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £2500. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£2,500
For students entering in 2023
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £2500. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
This course has very strong integrity, academic rigour and commitment from staff to support and develop international school leaders. The provision of a coaching-led approach is embedded throughout. This makes this course an exceptional offer for educators who desire to make a difference and model high quality leadership behaviours.
Mary Strode
Principal Consultant
Your future in our hands
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
As a successful graduate, you’ll have the expertise to bring about transformational change at an individual, team and organisational level. You’ll drive school priorities that focus on improving outcomes for pupils. You’ll foster positive and dynamic relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including parents.
This qualification could aid career progression for leaders aspiring to work in middle-leadership positions. Alternatively, it could serve as a stepping-stone for serving middle leaders to move into more senior roles in educational settings abroad.
Mary Strode
Principal Consultant / Carnegie School Of Education
Mary has held leadership roles within school improvement services in two local authorities. She is Head of Carnegie Leaders in Learning and has extensive experience of design and delivery of national qualifications in school leadership and bespoke professional development.
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