Course overview
Behind every successful learner is a great educator. Behind every great educator is an exceptional leader.
The Master of Education (Leading Education) is designed for current and aspiring school leaders aiming to drive improvement and achieve positive outcomes in complex environments. Develop the confidence to lead, enhancing organisational effectiveness and boosting community engagement amid ongoing change and heightened accountability.
Why study a Master of Education (Leading Education) with ECU Online?
Accessible, flexible and accelerated
Study anywhere, anytime with our flexible online format. Our course is delivered in accelerated mode, allowing you to earn your degree and put your skills into practice sooner.
Seamless online learning
Enjoy seamless flexibility with 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning platform, allowing you to balance full-time work commitments.
Fully supported
Be supported throughout your study journey by a personal Student Success Advisor and online learning community of like-minded students and friendly, accessible staff.
Research-based curriculum
Study a curriculum based on contemporary research. Gain knowledge that can be immediately applied to your workplace and role and set you up for success in your career.
What you will learn
Apply the latest research and strategies in educational leadership to improve your practice.
Advocate through effective leadership, applying strategies across pedagogical practices, policies and organisational performance to instigate positive change.
Develop a global perspective of education and its impact on curriculum, educational systems and leadership.
Learn to lead in complex environments, developing strategies student, staff and community improvement.
What you will study
- Leading Education in a Global Context
- Assessment in Education: Policies, Pedagogy and Equity
- Inquiry Based Practice
- Advanced Seminar
- Leading Under Challenging Circumstances
- Leading for Improvement
- Leading Staff
- Leading Community Engagement
Course information
Master of Education Leading Education specialisation
Admission requirement (Band 6)
- Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor level degree in any other field plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching; and
- 2 years experience in an educational setting or organisation with equivalents considered.
English Language requirement (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification.
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Frequently asked questions
Gaining a Master of Education will not automatically grant you a pay rise. However, postgraduate study can help make you a good candidate for promotions, which can result in a pay rise.
Our online accelerated Master of Education offers six intakes per year and each study period is seven weeks in total. Some study periods will coincide with school holidays but this will not be the case for all of them. You can find the dates of all our study periods on our academic calendar.
We recommend dedicating 15-20 hours per week to your postgraduate study. Our online accelerated models means you will study one unit at a time over seven-week study periods. This means you can complete your Master of Education in as little as 16 months.
No. Our Master of Education is for qualified educators who can apply what they learn to their current role, so placements are not required.
Still have questions?
Download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor. Our team can assist you with:
- Eligibility & enrolment enquiries
- Course duration & fees
- Flexible entry & study pathways
- How online study will fit with your schedule
