Overview

The course is particularly useful for teachers as they learn to better understand themselves as a leader, as well as gaining knowledge on how to best implement leadership strategies and tactics.

The Instructional Leadership program at University of Melbourne is the only specific course of its kind in Australia. The course aligns with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals, developed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, an organisation chaired by the Faculty of Education's Professor John Hattie.

On the program, you’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As well as strong leaders and educators, the course has also been built for practical application in the real world, with a focus on upskilling into leadership positions and gaining confidence through study.

Over the course of the program, you will gain evidence-based skills to transform and improve teaching and learning. Through the course, you will learn how to manage and develop your team, and discover innovative approaches to school management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leading Learning and Teaching
Leading Assessment
Evidence for Learning and Teaching
Understanding Schools
Leading Educational Research
Researching Leadership Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Educational Leadership 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

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 084959E
An appropriate four-year degree in education, or

A postgraduate diploma in the field of education and
At least two years of documented relevant professional experience

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic performance.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52000 AUD / year

≈ 52000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36000 AUD / year

≈ 36000 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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