TEACHING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
PGC Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership
Empowering Educational Leaders to Drive Change and Innovation
Course Overview
The Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership is a comprehensive postgraduate-level qualification designed to equip educators, administrators, and policy professionals with advanced knowledge and leadership capabilities in the education sector. This programme integrates both theory and practice, preparing learners to meet the complex challenges of modern educational management and policy.
Graduates of this diploma will be empowered with strategic leadership skills, policy insight, and organizational acumen, enabling them to lead change, foster team performance, and drive institutional growth. Completion of the qualification also provides a pathway to pursue a Master’s degree through recognized university partners.
Entry Requirements
- To enrol, learners must:
- Be 19 years or older.
- Hold a Level 6 qualification or a Bachelor’s degree.
- Have an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) if English is not the first language.
Qualification Structure
Mandatory Units
Unit Title | TQT | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Leadership Qualities and Practice in Education | 200 | 20 |
Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice | 200 | 20 |
Optional Units (Choose any 4)
Unit Title | TQT | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Managing Change in an Educational Context | 200 | 20 |
Pedagogy and Practice in Education | 200 | 20 |
Leading Reflective Practice in Education | 200 | 20 |
Research Methods in Education | 200 | 20 |
Postgraduate Study of Childhood, Education and Family Support | 200 | 20 |
Research Methods for Childhood, Education and Family Support | 200 | 20 |
Triangulating Theory and Practice | 200 | 20 |
Contemporary Issues in Education | 200 | 20 |
Total Credits Required: 120
Key Outcomes
By completing this qualification, learners will:
- Understand and apply principles of management strategy in educational settings.
- Analyze and evaluate leadership and policy practices within the education sector.
- Apply management theories to practical educational challenges.
- Solve complex problems specific to educational institutions.
- Conduct in-depth research and analyze information from diverse sources.
- Demonstrate professional teamwork and independent work ethics.
- Lead organizational change and continuous personal growth.
Duration and Delivery
- Self-paced online learning with optional in-person practical components
- Access to real-time webinars, case studies, and personalized guidance.
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Learners will receive a full induction, course handbook, and access to digital learning tools.
Assessment and Verification
- Each unit will be assessed through written assignments.
- Assessments include: short/long answer questions, case study analysis, reflective responses, and workplace-based scenarios.
- Formative assessment helps learners reflect and improve during their studies.
- Summative assessment determines final competency, subject to internal and external moderation.
- Candidate workbooks for each unit, and all assessments are marked internally and moderated externally before certification.
Career & Progression Opportunities
Progression Path: Eligible for dissertation-only route to a Master’s degree with partnered universities.