Leadership in Changing Academic Contexts

Why study with us?

This 30 credit ‘stand alone’ M-Level module is suitable for all current and aspiring leaders and managers, and provides an opportunity for you to critically evaluate the nature of academic leadership within your personal working context. You will develop a critical awareness of the emerging complex and varied dimensions of leadership in different contexts and settings, to support you to lead learning and change for improvement.

The programme has been designed by staff experienced in academic practice who are active researchers in addition to their teaching role. We promote a flexible approach to learning and assessment in recognition that you will already have a busy working life.

This module is aligned to UK PSF standard 3 and the Leadership and Management Framework and Development programme. You will gain professional recognition if you successfully undertake this module, and complete a portfolio.

What can this course lead to?

With an advanced knowledge of academic practice, you will be well placed for pursuing promoted posts in Higher Education Institutions.

Resources and facilities

We offer a wide range of learning and information resources designed for flexible learning in addition to modern campus facilities.

All of resources you require will be made available through the virtual learning environment and additionally you will provided with a free electronic portfolio

Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credit

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 30 credits Selection criteria

You should have completed a PgC in Learning and Teaching in HE or a similar alternative (the University of Cumbria PgC has recently been revalidated as PgC Academic Practice). If you have met UK PFS Standard 2 and are a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), you may wish to apply for APL. This programme is designed to embed work-place learning, and applicants must be involved in or aspire to HE leadership in teaching, learning support or other academic activities whilst undertaking the module.

Applicants with the required qualifications are not normally interviewed but accepted on the strength of their references and evidence of their experience. Where an applicant has appropriate professional recognition (UK PSF standard 2) and APL application will be accepted along side interview by the programme leader.

Additional contact information

Name: Caroline Marcangelo
Title: Senior Lecturer in Academic Development CDEPP/ Programme Leader Academic Practice
Email: caroline.marcangelo@cumbria.ac.uk
Phone: 01228 616228

Course summary

Using a blended learning method, the module focuses on the strategies leaders employ to effectively manage change in relation to people, policy and professional practice. Topics of study include:

• Academic leadership in practice: the realities of leadership and management in changing academic contexts
• Developing leadership: focused opportunities to reflect on, evaluate and improve your personal approach to leadership and management
• Change management and organisational development: the role of leadership in responding to change