Qualifi LEVEL 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership

Qualifi LEVEL 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership

About this course

The qualification has been created to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in education. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policy makers and will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the education sector.

The qualification also combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the education profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of headship roles within education administration and/or management.

Course Information

Course TitleLEVEL 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
Course Code603/6176/1
Course Fee€2,880
Course TypeQualification
LevelMQF 7
Programme Duration18 months
Mode of AttendanceFull time
Mode of DeliveryOnline or on Campus
Total Credits60 ECTS
Course LanguageEnglish
Admission Requirements
  • Level 6 Qualification or
  • First Degree
Learning Modules
  • Leadership Qualities and Practice in Education
  • Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice
  • Managing Change in an Educational Context
  • Pedagogy and Practice in Education
  • Leading Reflective Practice in Education
  • Research Methods in Education
Learning Outcomes
  1. To understand and apply the principles of management strategy in an educational environment
  2. Review and apply the principles of educational leadership within industry
  3. To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between
  4. management theories and their practical application in education.
  5. Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to education.
  6. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
  7. Work independently and as part of a team
  8. Manage one’s own personal development and growth.
Progression Routes
  • Progress to a university partner to complete a dissertation to then receive a MSc in Educational Management and Leadership;
  • Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership;
  • Directly into employment in an associated profession.