The Center for Biomedical Sciences Education at Queen's University Belfast provides a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. This one-year program focuses on Teaching and Education. For international students, the tuition fees at Queen's University Belfast are £19,100. To apply for this program, students must meet the English language requirements, which include IELTS or PTE scores. Additionally, the minimum graduation cutoff for admission is 60%.

The MSc in Educational Leadership understands that schools and educational systems need leaders from different backgrounds and roles, no matter what their job title is.

This program aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and creativity needed to tackle various leadership challenges in today’s schools.

Students will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about making changes in complex educational settings.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a 2.1 Honours degree or a similar qualification in any subject. Those with a 2.2 Honours degree may be considered if they have at least two years of work experience in education or a related field. The university also recognizes that getting a First Class degree is hard in many top Indian institutions. Thus, candidates from these institutions with a good Second Class degree (58% or above) may be considered for a UK 2:1 requirement, or 53% for a UK 2:2 requirement. Successful completion of a Bachelor degree must include: a First Division Pass with at least 60% or a CGPA of 7.5 out of 10, or 7.0 out of 10 if marked as 'Good', or 4.0 out of 6.0/B/Good in the 6-point system.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

Applicants must score at least 6.5 in IELTS, with no component lower than 5.5.

PTE

Marks: 62.0

Applicants must score 62 out of 90 in PTE, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

Application Process for Queen's University Belfast

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Before you apply, make sure you have all the necessary documents ready. You will need:

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You must provide the names and contact information of two referees. These should usually be academic staff who know you from your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
• If you have completed a higher degree or a postgraduate course, one referee should be from that institution.
• If you have been away from school for a while, you can also use an employer as one of your referees.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

In addition to your letters of recommendation, you may need to submit the following documents:

• Your academic transcripts
• A personal statement outlining your goals and reasons for applying
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Your CV or resume

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Once you have all your documents ready, you can begin your online application. Visit the following link to get started:

Queen's University Belfast Online Application Portal

Step 4: Application Deadline

The deadline for applications for the Fall semester (September) is June 30th. Please note that these dates are based on previous years and may change. For the most accurate deadline information, connect with our expert counselors.