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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course Overview
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L27 -
Distance Learning -
Full-Time -
1 Year -
20 Sep 2021
Taught by practising educational leaders and academics in our school, this course will help you develop your professional identity as an educator. You will establish, and then apply, a philosophical framework to your practice as you learn how to lead courageously. If you are an existing, or an aspiring ethical leader, this course will empower you to positively disrupt the education system.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Explore the philosophical ideologies at the heart of current education thinking
- Study theories such as progressive thinking, traditionalist approaches and reconstructivist challenges to the accepted school system
- Be encouraged to take a global outlook on issues to do with education, leadership and ethics
- Analyse and compare ethical educational leadership case studies from a wide range of national and international contexts
- Focus on engaging critically with policy, reform and systemic changes that impact school leadership and pose ethical dilemmas for the individual and the system
- Reflect on how you articulate your practitioner identity in meeting the holistic needs of pupils, through the lens of values, diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe that ethical leaders are ethical humans. Ethical leaders are authentic, credible, confident and courageous individuals who are values-led. They are nourished through critical friendship, high challenge/ low threat and coaching. Ethical leadership embodies how we nurture school culture, how we govern and how we hold leaders to account, whilst remaining transparent.
Through reflective practice, scrutinising our professional identity, our philosophical framework and our courageous leadership, we will engage with moral dilemmas to systemically challenge dominant leadership models and rhetoric.
Everything you need to know
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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. Current experience as a leader in the wider education system needs to be evidenced at the point of application.
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. Current experience as a leader in the wider education system needs to be evidenced at the point of application.
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.
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.
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.
Mature Applicants:
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable..
All applicants are required to meet our standard English language and Maths requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, for example we accept some Functional Skills Tests.
Alternative Considerations
We were awarded silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
Teaching & Learning
What you'll learn
Deepen your understanding of the philosophy of ethics. You'll apply this understanding to practice in order to critically review education and leadership through an ethical framework. This will enable you to explore and illuminate the pressures placed on schools and school leaders, which can create conflict between self, society and the system. Deepen your understanding of the philosophy of ethics. You'll apply this understanding to practice in order to critically review education and leadership through an ethical framework. This will enable you to explore and illuminate the pressures placed on schools and school leaders, which can create conflict between self, society and the system.
Develop your awareness of a range of philosophical ideologies and deepen your understanding of the concepts which shape education. You'll become familiar with educational policies, build confidence and competence in critiquing the frameworks which dictate educational reform. You'll also gain an understanding of learning theories and be able to apply these to practice.
Develop an understanding of the impact of authentic leadership on the individual, the school and the system. You'll critically explore how autonomy can be achieved through transparent cultures and school structures. You'll also critically evaluate international case studies and the impact of ethical leadership on education.
Bring together your learning on the intersection between education, ethics and leadership. You'll critically reflect upon the local, regional, national and international landscape and how it shapes our professional identities, our educational philosophies and our ethical leadership. Drawing upon your understanding of ethical leadership models, you'll critically explore a range of current educational moral dilemmas affecting the school system.
Develop your own lines of enquiry rooted in a critical understanding of current literature. You'll design and evaluate a research project which will form the basis of your dissertation proposal.
Focus on a selected area of interest and present this as a substantial piece of primary research or as an extended literature review.
Fees & Funding
£6,500
Home / EU 2021
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2021/22 is £6500. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
£6,500
International 2021
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2021/22 is £6500. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Fees & Funding
£6,500
For students entering in 2021
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2021/22 is £6500. 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
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.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one additional support or scholarships, follow the links below:
£6,500
For students entering in 2021
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2021/22 is £6500. 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.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one additional support or scholarships, follow the links below:
I am privileged to be developing this exciting new MA programme to amplify how we can positively disrupt the education system as ethical leaders. With a fantastic line-up of speakers to challenge your thinking and to encourage you to reflect on your leadership, delivered from a school of education with social justice at its core, this course is not to be missed.
Hannah Wilson
Course developer
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