Program Overview
The Educational Leadership at University of New South Wales is a Master programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Educational Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- EDST5433 Organisation Theory in Educ. (6 UOC)
- EDST5438 Leadership Theory (6 UOC)
- EDST5109 Performance Appraisal (6 UOC)
- EDST5110 Leadership for Gifted Students (6 UOC)
- EDST5114 Curriculum and Assessment (6 UOC)
- EDST5127 Coaching and Mentoring (6 UOC)
- EDST5130 Leadership in Action (6 UOC)
- EDST5141 Crit Engage Indigenous Edu (6 UOC)
- EDST5142 Leading Educational Change (6 UOC)
- EDST5143 Critical Persp in Ed Lead (6 UOC)
- EDST5145 Mentoring Practicum (6 UOC)
- EDST5146 Supervision and Assessment (6 UOC)
- EDST5308 Teacher Learning (6 UOC)
- EDST5314 Building Resilience (6 UOC)
- EDST5431 Financial Issues in Ed Lead (6 UOC)
- EDST5436 Evaluation of Educ Prog (6 UOC)
- EDST5439 Legal Issues in Ed Leadership (6 UOC)
- EDST5445 Workplace Lead Dev Project (6 UOC)
- EDST5450 Leading Individuals & Teams (6 UOC)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A recognised Bachelor degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching)
- A four year pre-service teacher education qualification, including professional experience, equivalent to the qualifications required for Graduate teacher status in NSW.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
University of New South Wales is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date July 2024
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
