Overview

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education program from University of Newcastle provides specific expertise in research-based and data driven decision-making, an international perspective, and a commitment to providing leadership that meets the global imperative to understand and provide educational equity.

If you love making a difference in the life of students, strive to see them get the most out of their learning experience and want to join a collaborative community of leaders, then the Master of Leadership and Management in Education is the program for you. This program will expand your leadership and management skills to guide people, education strategy and policy to improve the lives and learning of all students.

Career opportunities

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Leadership and Management in Education has been designed to position graduates to lead educational excellence. Your future career opportunities will be abundant seeing you graduate with the potential to embark on some of the following career pathways:

educational administrators

education policy and advisory roles

curriculum development & leaders

head teacher or leading teacher

organisational leaders

policy officer

school principal, deputy or assistant principal

Throughout your studies you will enjoy flexible learning options that can be focused on what it is you love most about being a teacher, and you’ll become an even stronger educational leader, nationally and internationally. Upon completion of the program you will possess the skills and knowledge to support your real-world professional experience and equip you to drive positive change in your school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustaining Strategic Leadership

Building High-Quality Learning Environments

Leading for Learning

Research and School Transformation

Educational Leadership and ICT

Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Teaching Educational Leadership View 17 other Masters in Educational Leadership in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 023082C

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education is an 80-unit postgraduate qualification, with admission available for applicants who have at least two years’ work experience and one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or

Bachelor Honours Degree; or

Bachelor Degree; or

Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus five years' demonstrable relevant work experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

37000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37000 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

22465 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22465 AUD per year during 12 months.

Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units)

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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