The course has been developed by the Institute of Education, the largest institution in the UK devoted to the study of education and related areas. Founded in 1902, the Institute is a world-class centre of excellence for teacher training, higher degrees, research and consultancy in education and related areas of professional practice and the social sciences. The Institute hosts over 100 research and consultancy projects at any one time. Students on the AELM programme can become Affiliate members of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which provides access to a wide range of resources and services. On completion of the MA degree, students will be eligible to apply for fast track professional recognition (ACMI or MCMI with three years’ management experience). The AELM programme has gained recognition for the International Baccalaureate advanced certificate in leadership research. If you are an International Baccalaureate teacher, or interested in gaining this additional qualification, please visit: http://www.ibo.org/programmes/pd/certificates

The course will: equip you with the knowledge to improve your understanding of educational management and leadership enable you to apply theory and research in your job foster your continuing professional development through reflection on practice allow you to consider issues related to the policy context of education give you the chance to contribute towards improvement of educational systems and institutions and to reflect on the quality of learning and teaching.