Overview
The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership qualification is 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 in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the education sector. It 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 roles within education administration and/or management.
Entry requirements
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership, learners must:
- Possess an honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification;
- Be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course; or
- Be mature learners with relevant management.
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
Equivalences
The OTHM Level 7 diplomas are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter for (120 credits) so learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme.
Qualification structure
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership qualification consists of following 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits.
Mandatory units
- Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice (20 credits)
- The Management of Educational Change (20 credits)
- Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives (20 credits)
- Pedagogy and Practice in Education (20 credits)
- Leading Reflective Practice in Education (20 credits)
- Research Methods in Education (20 credits)
Duration and delivery
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars and online sessions
Assessment and verification
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Progression
Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. Besides, learners are eligible to progress to Master’s top-up programmes with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.