Master of Education with a Specialisation in Education Leadership 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

41,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

08 Feb, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

Feb, JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The best educators shape futures through both teaching and leadership. To ensure students and teachers thrive, schools need professionals who can guide improvement, influence policy and spark innovation. With demand for skilled education leaders on the rise, opportunities exist for those who can combine classroom expertise with the vision to lead meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

The Education Leadership specialisation will equip you to lead with confidence, vision and purpose. Drawing on the latest Australian and international research, you’ll explore leadership practices across early childhood, primary, secondary and post-school education. Alongside this, you’ll investigate sector challenges, share insights and develop evidence-based solutions in a dedicated community of practice. Whether you’re an experienced classroom practitioner interested in designing transformative education programs or an aspiring leader ready to mentor colleagues, you’ll graduate prepared to lead improvements across the sector – or build toward a research career via our Master of Research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The best educators shape futures through both teaching and leadership. To ensure students and teachers thrive, schools need professionals who can guide improvement, influence policy and spark innovation. With demand for skilled education leaders on the rise, opportunities exist for those who can combine classroom expertise with the vision to lead meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

The Education Leadership specialisation will equip you to lead with confidence, vision and purpose. Drawing on the latest Australian and international research, you’ll explore leadership practices across early childhood, primary, secondary and post-school education. Alongside this, you’ll investigate sector challenges, share insights and develop evidence-based solutions in a dedicated community of practice. Whether you’re an experienced classroom practitioner interested in designing transformative education programs or an aspiring leader ready to mentor colleagues, you’ll graduate prepared to lead improvements across the sector – or build toward a research career via our Master of Research.

Admission Requirements

6.5+

Admission requirements: Visit the course page at courses.mq.edu.au for detailed entry requirements.

08 Feb 2027
1 Year
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

International
41,300 AUD

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