Leadership and Management in International Education: asks students to think critically about the purpose, importance and understanding of key concepts and theories of educational leadership in higher education. To this end, the module will begin by exploring what is educational leadership and the qualities of an effective leader in educational settings in the 21st century. It will then introduce and consider relevant theories and principles underlying practice in educational leadership. The module also draws on leadership and sustainability in different types of schools around the world. In order to demonstrate an awareness of the contextual nature of leadership, the module will examine the contributions from international leadership perspectives in a number of different global contexts. Students will be encouraged to analyse and discuss questions and issues arising from the study in-line with their own practice and experience in both written and verbal communications.
Our International Education programmes provide you with an understanding of the leadership, management and administrative issues involved in schools, universities, education-facing NGOs and similar organisations operating in international contexts.
The International Education programmes are run by the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute (IELLI).
The number of taught modules you will take depends on whether you are studying the MSc, PGDip or PGCert:
You will study each module for five weeks, with five and a half face-to-face contact hours for each module. You will study four modules in each semester, two in the first part and a further two in the second part of the semester.
Typically, you should have one of the following:
If you require further information about our academic entrance requirements in relation to the education system you studied in, please email iepostgrad@st-andrews.ac.uk .
Friday 11 December 2026
Applicants should apply as early as possible to be eligible for certain scholarships and for international visa purposes.