Study Educational Leadership (Pre-service) MA at UCL (University College London) in the UK, IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society
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Educational Leadership (Pre-service) MA

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What will I learn?

The MA Educational Leadership Pre-Service route is aimed at participants who are yet to accumulate a background in formal educational leadership roles. It is targeted at participants with a strong commitment to developing a career in educational leadership across a range of contexts, roles and settings. The programme will enable you to reflect on relevant and contemporary theory, practice and evidence, supporting you to become an effective educationalist and future leader of learning and change.Modules on this programme are taught in a blended format, involving face-to-face and online attendance and interaction. Tuition involves some daytime engagement, as well as some evening sessions.

Which department am I in?

IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£35,400.00 (US$ 45,717) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London)

Gower Street,

London,

Camden,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or overseas qualification is required. Applicants are not required to have previous leadership experience. Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the subtests. Overall score of 100 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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