Extension Pathways
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MSc in Education Leadership and Management

Top up your Postgraduate Diploma (120 master's credits) to a full MSc in Education Leadership and Management at no cost. Full completion of this 60-credit extension pathway can take between 6-12 months and can begin as soon as you like following the completion of month 18 on the core programme.

Three 20 credit taught modules:

  • System Leadership
  • Research Methods for Educational Leaders
  • Consultancy Project

3 x 3,500 word essays (1 per module)

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MBA

For more experienced leaders, this pathway allows you to top up your PGDip (120 credits) to an MBA with the University of Roehampton for a fee. Full completion of this 60-credit extension pathway can take between 6-12 months and can begin as soon as you like following the completion of month 18 on the core programme.

Choose one 20 credit option module from:

  • Strategic Marketing
  • Financial Performance Management
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Strategy in Practice

Plus two 20 credit compulsory taught modules:

  • Problem Solving and Research Methods for Managers
  • Applied Research or Consultancy Project
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MSc in Strategic Leadership and Management

Top up your Postgraduate Diploma (120 master's credits) to an MSc in Strategic Leadership and Management at no cost. Full completion of this 60-credit extension pathway can take between 6 - 12 months and can begin as soon as you like following the completion of month 18 on the core programme.

Three 20 credit compulsory taught modules:

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Applied Consultancy

3 x 3,500 word essays (1 per module)

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Education Management Programme
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Education Management Programme

Hit the ground running as an emerging manager with our deeply practical Education Management Programme.
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Education Management Programme
Duration
19 Months
Who's it for?
For serving middle leaders and aspiring senior leaders
Qualifications
  • Level 5 Departmental/Operations Manager Apprenticeship

I am learning so much about myself as a leader and about leadership overall. Networking with colleagues is great and I am fully supported by the NCE team.

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Your own Mentor and Tutor for support throughout the programme
Fully Funded through the apprenticeship levy
Self-Funded Programme
Funding Available through the apprenticeship levy

The programme

Hit the ground running as an emerging manager with our deeply practical Education Management Programme, designed to ensure your immediate impact in the engine room of the school.

Learn the essential technical skills required to lead a school including talent management, finance and project management with this inherently practical curriculum.

Develop your ability to curate high-performing teams whilst instilling a culture of trust and support.

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Module
Strategy
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People
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Operations

The Experience

The NCE has always focused on selecting venues to ensure that our learners will feel relaxed as they are removed from the daily demands placed upon them. The environment brings the time and space to absorb, reflect and fully digest the extensive content delivered throughout.

Wokefield Estate
Staverton Estate
Whittlebury Hall & Spa
Horwood Estate

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We are now accepting registrations of interest for our 2022 cohorts. Submit your details now and one of our team will be in touch.

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September 2022
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August 31, 2022
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Cohort
Education Research Masters
Cost
£7,000
This programme utilises the apprenticeship levy
Overview
  • 19 month programme
  • 1 x First Day of Learning
  • 15 x Professional Learning Sessions (online)
  • Delivery serving and former headteachers
  • Ongoing support from Professional Learning Mentor
  • Aligned to Senior Leadership Programme for accelerated progression
Eligibility
  • Current serving middle leaders with line management responsibilities
  • GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above

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Assessment
  • Portfolio completion and assignment writing
  • School leadership project

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We have a selection of courses for different skills at different levels. See what else we have that can support your career development.

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020 8221  9089
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