Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and Innovation

Course Description

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Innovation is meticulously designed to equip educators aspiring to become leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategies essential for facing and addressing the complexities of today’s educational landscape.

Across the diverse modules, this programme offers a holistic approach to educational leadership, integrating theoretical insights with practical applications to foster transformative change and drive continuous improvement.

Taking a blended approach, the design of the course encourages students to take control, delve deep into research, and direct their learning toward areas of most interest to them.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of:

• A full MQF Level 6 qualification in Education from an accredited institution, together with a minimum of five years’ teaching experience, or
• Any other degree recognised as equivalent for the purpose together with a recognised teaching or education qualification and a minimum of five years’ teaching experience, or
• A master’s degree that qualifies applicants for a Teacher’s Warrant, together with a minimum of five year’s teaching experience, or
• Any other recognised teaching qualification together with at least five years’ teaching experience.
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate a good level of English proficiency through qualifications such as IELTS level 6.0 or any other qualification which the College deems indicative of a good level of English competency.

For those students who wish to pursue a position within a school, kindly note that they would still need a teacher’s warrant.

Target Audience

This programme targets:

• The target audience for the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Innovation includes educators, administrators, policymakers, and professionals in the field of education who aspire to leadership roles or seek to advance their careers by gaining expertise in educational leadership, organisational change, and innovative practices.
• This programme is designed for individuals who are passionate about transforming education systems, improving teaching and learning outcomes, and driving positive change in educational institutions.
• For individuals wishing to engage in leadership positions in schools or at other further and higher education institutions, as well as the Education Directorates, in mind.
• Students completing this programme would be prepared to take on leadership positions in Malta and/or progress to doctoral studies.

Career Paths

The programme prepares for positions such as, but not limited to:

• Assistant Head of School
• Head of School
• Executive Officer Education Directorate
• Head of Department Education Directorate
• Director Higher/Further Education
• Deputy Director Higher/Further Education
• Educational Advisor
• Educational Consultant
• Training and Development Manager
• Curriculum Development Developer and Designer
• Diversity and Inclusion Manager
• Education and engagement officer (for example, of a museum, etc.)

This programme also provides students with the opportunity to pursue further studies at MQF level 8.

Modules

You are required to complete all 3 compulsory modules (30 ECTS) to fulfil to the requirements of this postgraduate certificate.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Mini Studies:

• Participants will conduct mini studies on a chosen topic in liaison with their tutor.

• The topic can be adapted to align with a specific interest and professional practice.

Critical & Research-Based Assessment:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the field through logical arguments and evidence-based research.
• Encourages critical thinking, innovation, and identification of research gaps.

Application of Research to Practice

Class Presentations

Academic Writing & Applied Research