12 monthsProgramme duration
19,680 AUDTuition Fee/year
29 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The changing landscape of the education sector requires exceptional leaders to navigate social complexities and shape positive learning outcomes for students and their communities. The Master of Educational Leadership at CQUniversity is designed for current and aspiring educational leaders in schools and educational settings such as early learning centres, to build your skills and confidence to successfully lead your teams and organisations, and partner with communities and stakeholders to drive continuous pedagogical improvement and boost capacity and wellbeing.
The Master of Educational Leadership will suit educational leaders in schools and educational settings, seeking career advancement and specialised educational leadership, underpinned by research-informed initiatives and pedagogy. This course is aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Professional Standards for Principals. During your course, you will examine the responsibilities of educational leaders and their role in effectively managing change and seeking opportunities to innovate. You will develop an advanced understanding and critical knowledge of creating and maintaining professional learning communities including community engagement, negotiation and managing competing interests. You will explore, critique and apply contemporary leadership ideas and strategies to promote advocacy, facilitate change initiatives and evaluate educational performance against relevant educational policies and frameworks. Designed with three research focussed units, this course will prepare you for research in educational contexts. In the course you will also examine quality models in Educational Neuroscience exemplified by ‘The Icecap model’ in Neuroleadership. From these, you will also learn practical strategies for professionals and leaders that can be used immediately. You will learn about contemporary evidence from cutting edge research using brain-friendly principles and cover topics including brain architecture, neuroplasticity, genes, epigenetics, maintaining a healthy brain, and the science of learning. Your studies culminate in a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The changing landscape of the education sector requires exceptional leaders to navigate social complexities and shape positive learning outcomes for students and their communities. The Master of Educational Leadership at CQUniversity is designed for current and aspiring educational leaders in schools and educational settings such as early learning centres, to build your skills and confidence to successfully lead your teams and organisations, and partner with communities and stakeholders to drive continuous pedagogical improvement and boost capacity and wellbeing.
The Master of Educational Leadership will suit educational leaders in schools and educational settings, seeking career advancement and specialised educational leadership, underpinned by research-informed initiatives and pedagogy. This course is aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Professional Standards for Principals. During your course, you will examine the responsibilities of educational leaders and their role in effectively managing change and seeking opportunities to innovate. You will develop an advanced understanding and critical knowledge of creating and maintaining professional learning communities including community engagement, negotiation and managing competing interests. You will explore, critique and apply contemporary leadership ideas and strategies to promote advocacy, facilitate change initiatives and evaluate educational performance against relevant educational policies and frameworks. Designed with three research focussed units, this course will prepare you for research in educational contexts. In the course you will also examine quality models in Educational Neuroscience exemplified by ‘The Icecap model’ in Neuroleadership. From these, you will also learn practical strategies for professionals and leaders that can be used immediately. You will learn about contemporary evidence from cutting edge research using brain-friendly principles and cover topics including brain architecture, neuroplasticity, genes, epigenetics, maintaining a healthy brain, and the science of learning. Your studies culminate in a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following:
- A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree or higher equivalent qualification, with a minimum of three years' relevant* experience in an educational setting; or
- A completed AQF equivalent Initial Teaching Education (ITE) course with evidence of three years' registered teaching experience within Australia or equivalent; or
- A completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership or equivalent qualification.
*Relevant work experience includes employment in a teaching or educational setting (which can include early childhood education, guidance counsellor or corporate settings which have a strong educational focus).
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