Overview

About our Graduate Certificate in Education (Instructional Leadership)

The Graduate Major in Instructional Leadership investigates leadership, educational transformation, and instructional theories, as well as how these ideas might be used practically in the challenging and evolving field of education. Students will investigate a variety of teaching techniques, their proper implementation, and the research that backs them up.

Are you considering doing more research in the area of global education? Because this Graduate Certificate’s sections are integrated with those in our Master of Education course, you can progress with advanced standing and finish the MEd with just 24 extra credits.

Learning outcomes

Critically analyse a range of theories of instruction, educational change and leadership and reflect on the implications of these for own practice.
Review, investigate and synthesise educational change and leadership incidences and issues through a range of lenses and perspectives.
Design and implement a range of instructional change programs and initiatives, informed by research.
Critically reflect on own practice to improve personal growth and performance in designing and leading instructional change programs.

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Programme Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Instructional Leadership) develops the knowledge and leadership skills needed to drive effective teaching, learning, and educational improvement. Students explore practical methods of instruction, leading educational change, and contemporary perspectives on learning, policy, and practice. The course prepares educators to lead instructional innovation, support teaching excellence, and foster positive learning outcomes in diverse educational settings.

Course structures are subject to change. Please refer to the Murdoch University Dubai website for the most current course structure and unit information.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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60

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Education Educational Leadership View 10 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United Arab Emirates

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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

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120

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60

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

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25000 AED / full

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Citizens or residents

25000 AED / full

≈ 25000 AED / full

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

Funding

We offer Academic Merit Scholarships ranging from 15% to 40% of the total tuition fees across all our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs, based on your previous academic performance.

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