Overview

In the Instructional Leadership program at Murdoch University you’ll explore theories and methods of instruction, educational change and leadership as well as the practical application of research from these areas in the complex and dynamic world of education.

You’ll learn concrete ways to assess, refine and improve your instructional practice and develop an extensive repertoire of methods you can use in your teaching context.

You’ll examine approaches to leadership and educational change. This includes processes for initiating, implementing and sustaining change; the role of professional learning, coaching and conferencing in supporting instructional change; leading with emotional intelligence; change agent; and leadership styles.

The practical skills and knowledge gained in the course can be used in a variety of education and training contexts, including, schools, colleges, private training organisations, workplaces, tertiary, adult and higher education settings.

Careers

Upon completion of this major, you’ll be able to:

Work as an instructional leader and educational change advisor in your educational context
Design, implement and lead instructional change programs and initiatives, informed by research in your teaching context
Design and lead professional learning programs to support colleagues in instructional change

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Methods of Instruction

Leading Educational Change

Learning: Multiple Perspectives, Policies and Practices

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Educational Leadership View 22 other Masters in Educational Leadership in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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50

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 106088F

Bachelor of Education (AQF Level 7) or equivalent OR a bachelor degree from any discipline (AQF level 7) and at least 2 years full time (or equivalent) of teaching experience in the education sector.

Enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Education (C1153) or the Master of Education (Coursework) (M1313) or Master of Education M1367

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Tuition Fees

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27000 AUD / year

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13230 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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