Master of Educational Leadership
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1-2 years FT, 2-4 years PT
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8963
- CRICOS code 110654B
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2026 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $4,500*
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2026 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $9,500*
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $47,000*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $98,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Flexible study options
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Real-world experience
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Strong industry links
Admissions update for international students
Some programs are at capacity for 2026 intakes and new applications are closed to New Overseas Student Commencement (NOSC). Applications to all 2027 intakes are open.
Click to find our latest updates for international student admissions.
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Prepare for听leadership positions within schools, government听departments听and universities with the 91色情片 Master of Educational Leadership. This master鈥檚 program provides aspiring听leaders with a deep understanding听of educational leadership听in practice.听
Develop advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learn how to communicate effectively to a range of听audiences听and navigate the complex values and ethical practices that听shape听education in Australia.
Whether you aspire to become a school leader,听principal听or executive 鈥 or听you鈥檙e听already in a leadership position and seeking professional development 鈥 the Master of Educational Leadership will听position you听for success in your next role. Study the latest educational leadership theory and听develop听diverse practical and analytical skills for a range of听contexts.听
Graduate with two master鈥檚 degrees by combining this program with another eligible Arts, Design & Architecture master鈥檚 degree in the听Master of Arts and Social Sciences (Combined).
Key features
Interest-based electives听
Tailor your coursework to match your interests and career aspirations. Choose from a wide range of electives听from听Motivation in Educational Settings to听Coaching and Mentoring in Educational Leadership. There are electives suitable for diverse educational settings, including primary schools, secondary schools, universities,听TAFE听or early childhood learning.听
Flexible study options听
The 91色情片 Master of Educational Leadership is designed to听fit around听your work and life commitments. Study options include听fully听online and blended courses, intensive school holiday courses, self-directed听learning听and evening classes.听
Real-world research
The 91色情片 Master of Educational Leadership includes a听Work Integrated Learning听capstone听project, a minor听thesis听or a capstone听research project. With support from a supervising academic,听you鈥檒l听undertake self-directed research to听consolidate听your new skills and apply them to a relevant vocational issue.听You鈥檒l听develop real-world experience that you can apply to your workplace right away.听
Why study at 91色情片?
Join a top university听
Study at a global top 20听university听(QS World University听Rankings,听2024鈥2026).听Join a community that鈥檚 part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities and benefit from our global reputation, strong industry听links听and partnerships and world-class alumni connections.
Learn through research-informed teaching
Our researchers engage across generations, continents,听languages听and cultures. Be inspired by game-changing research or take the lead in research of your own. Learn from and make connections with academics at the top of their fields as they work to shape the future of education in Australia and around the world.听
Master your craft and听maximise听your earning potential听
Unlock听new career opportunities and improve your earning potential with the 91色情片 Master of Educational Leadership. 91色情片 is known for having the most employable听students听听seven years in a row听(AFR Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers听Awards, 2020鈥2026).听听
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Entry requirements
Depending on your experience, there are three entry pathways to the Master of Educational Leadership.
One-year fast-track program
- A four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree or combined degree in education (including professional experience or practicum) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A recognised bachelor鈥檚 degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.
1.5-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65%, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65% plus three years鈥 relevant professional experience** and development, OR
- An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65%.
Two-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65%.
* 鈥淩elevant disciplines鈥 may include arts, humanities, media, psychology, social work, business, economics, languages, linguistics, communications, policy studies, behavioural sciences, and social sciences.
** 鈥淩elevant professional experience鈥 may include roles such as teacher, trainer, coach, educational developer, languages teacher, lecturer, teacher of English to speakers of other languages, educational leader, and educational administration.
Credit transfer
You can apply to have听credit points听from previous studies applied to听the Master of听Educational Leadership. The maximum credit transfer you can apply for is 50% (24 units of credit, or three courses). Recognised courses must have been completed within the last ten years, provided the content is relevant and/or meet BOSTES requirements.
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Alternative entry pathways
If you don鈥檛 meet the entry requirements for the Master of Educational Leadership, you may be eligible for the听Graduate Certificate in Education听or the听Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership.听These can provide a stepping stone to the Master of Educational Leadership.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91色情片 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91色情片 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
Depending on your experience, there are three entry pathways to the Master of Education.
1-year fast track program
- A four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree or combined degree in education, including professional experience or practicum, equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A recognised bachelor鈥檚 degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.
1.5-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65%, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65% plus three years鈥 relevant professional experience** and development, OR
- An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65%.
2-year program
A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 91色情片 credit average of 65%.
* 鈥淩elevant disciplines鈥 may include arts, humanities, media, psychology, social work, business, economics, languages, linguistics, communications, policy studies, behavioural sciences, and social sciences.
** 鈥淩elevant professional experience鈥 may include roles such as teacher, trainer, coach, educational developer, languages teacher, lecturer, teacher of English to speakers of other languages, educational leader, and educational administration.
Credit transfer
You can apply to have听credit points听from previous studies applied to听the Master of听Educational Leadership. The maximum credit transfer you can apply for is 50% (24 units of credit, or three courses). Recognised courses must have been completed within the last ten years, provided the content is relevant and/or meet BOSTES requirements.
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Alternative entry pathways
If you don鈥檛 meet the entry requirements for the Master of Educational Leadership, you may be eligible for the听Graduate Certificate in Education听or the听Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership. These can provide a stepping stone to the Master of Educational Leadership.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91色情片 depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91色情片 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 91色情片. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
91色情片 is introducing a new academic calendar from 2028.
We are moving to a new flex-semester calendar. What does this mean for your studies?听
Program structure
The 91色情片 Master of Educational Leadership includes a mix of core courses, electives, research听methodology听and a project or minor thesis.听You鈥檒l听study recent developments in educational leadership theory, research and practice and hone your problem-solving and communication skills in a wide range of theoretical and practical settings.听
Full program structure
Students must complete 96 units of credit (UOC). There are three ways to complete the Master of Education, depending on prior experience.听
1-year plan: For students granted 48 UOC block credit on entry
If you have been granted 48 UOC of block credit for prior study or experience, you must complete a further 48 UOC of the following courses (equivalent to 1 year full-time):听
- Educational leadership core courses (12 UOC)
- Educational leadership electives (12 UOC)
- Research听methodology听course (6 UOC)
- Project (6 UOC) and education electives (12 UOC) OR project (12 UOC) and education electives (6 UOC)
1.7-year plan: For students granted 24 UOC block credit on entry
If you have been granted 24 UOC block credit, you must complete a further 72 UOC of courses as follows (equivalent to 1.7 years full-time):听
- Foundation courses (12 UOC)
- Educational leadership core courses (12 UOC)
- Educational leadership electives (12 UOC)
- Research听methodology听course (6 UOC)听
- Project (6 UOC) and education electives (12 UOC) OR project (12 UOC) and education electives (6 UOC)
2-year plan: For students with no block credit on entry
Without any block credit on entry, you must complete 96 UOC (equivalent to 2 years full-time) of the following:
- Foundation courses (24 UOC)
- Educational leadership core courses (12 UOC)
- Educational leadership electives (12 UOC)
- Research听methodology听course (6 UOC)
- Project (6 UOC) and education electives (36 UOC) OR project (12 UOC) and educational electives (30 UOC)
For more information on the different program structures, please visit the Handbook.听
Future careers
Graduates of the Master of Educational Leadership go on to work as school principals, deputy school principals, head听teachers听and education authorities in government departments. Demand for school principals in Australia is projected to grow by听11.5%听over听the next听five听years听(Seek, 2026). The average salary of a school principal in Australia is $155,000 per year (Seek, 2026).听
Some graduates听transition听into corporate education, taking on executive roles within professional learning and development teams, training听organisations, education technology听companies听or large corporations, where they lead strategy, workforce听capability听and听organisational听learning initiatives. The 91色情片 Master of Educational Leadership can also be a听stepping stone听to the听91色情片 Doctor of Education.听
Potential careers
- Deputy principal听
- Director of teaching and learning
- Education consultant
- Education manager
- Education policy adviser
- Executive director (Education)
- Head teacher
- Learning and development manager
- Organisational听learning and development lead
- Policy officer (Education)
- Principal
- Professional learning director听
- Senior education adviser
- Training and development director听
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听Find out more.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our听鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date.听For details, visit the听international admissions information page.
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Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this degree/program.听Your eligibility to receive a CSP will be automatically assessed when you apply, please ensure you preference the CSP code in UAC to be considered. Start your postgraduate application today with our guide on听how to apply.鈥
Please note that eligibility for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) is competitive, with places awarded based on academic merit. To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Commonwealth Study Assistance such as Austudy, and Youth Allowance is available for some master鈥檚 degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees visit听91色情片 Current Student Financial Support.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the听degree/program.听The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when听required听and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the听.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when听required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average听using historical student enrolment patterns for each program, which may change every year. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year you enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听91色情片 fees website.
Indicative first year fees are for tuition only. Indicative fees to complete the degree/program听include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year and have been calculated based on percentage increase for every year of the degree/program, noting that actual fee increase may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Other fees and charges are not included. To find out more about other costs听for international students, visit听.听
Scholarships
At 91色情片, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Progress starts here 鈥 at a world-leading university听
Top听20 Worldwide
鈥91色情片 is ranked #20 university in the world
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QS World University Rankings,听2024鈥2026
Most Employable Graduates
Winner of the AFR Most Employable University Award听seven years in a row
AFR Top100 Future Leaders听& Graduate Employers Awards, 2020鈥2026
Australia's #1 for Innovation
Highest number of startups and spinouts from university-developed tech
SCOPR report, 2024
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