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The Master of Education in Educational Leadership offered by the University of Wollongong is for people who are currently in educational leadership roles or who wish to pursue leadership positions in educational settings such as schools, early childhood, higher education and vocational education.

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Overview

During this Master of Education in Educational Leadership offered by the University of Wollongong you will study the fundamentals of educational leadership and management, and learn how to apply this to your practice as an educator. You will also enhance your skills in areas such as mentoring new educators, managing curricula and assessment, supporting staff development, and leading organisational change. Throughout the degree, you will build the skills to investigate and solve complex issues in a rapidly changing educational climate and conduct an individualised research project that ties in with your work and interests.

You have the opportunity to incorporate electives from other education specialisations such as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Special Education, Adult and Vocational Education, or Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training (ICT), in order to tailor your degree. You will also benefit from flexible study options that allow you to study online or in the classroom.

Why choose this course

UOW’s School of Education has a reputation for practical programs and flexible learning strategies that produce highly employable educators. It is founded on the expertise of our staff and our strong ties with community organisations and government bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction To Research & Inquiry
  • Minor Research Project in Educational Leadership
  • Foundations of Educational Leadership
  • Introduction to Educational Management
  • Leadership of Effective Change
  • Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS or TOEFL needed

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
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GRE admission requirements GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
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GMAT admission requirements GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800.
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English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5 (required)
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TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
86 (required)
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PTE Academic admission requirements PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised bachelor's degree in education or teaching, and one of the following:

  • postgraduate qualifications in any field; or
  • professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.

OR

A recognised bachelor’s degree in any field, and one of the following:

  • postgraduate qualifications in education or teaching; or
  • professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.
CRICOS: 083833E

Tuition Fee

  • International

    27120 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 40680 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 18 months.

  • National

    17712 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 26568 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 18 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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