Griffith University
Master of Education (Educational Leadership)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis degree delivers advanced professional learning for teachers and those with a professional involvement in education, including school bursars, school development officers, and training personnel. It will help you develop greater expertise in educational practice or research and can contribute to current teachers' professional development requirements.
Educational Leadership units
- NAVIGATING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- LEADERSHIP FOR WELLBEING
- COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR SDGS
Globalization has had a meaningful impact on education policy, ensuring leaders in this sector face additional complexity when engaged in decision-making processes. This course provides space for leaders, and aspiring leaders, to investigate the impact of education policies from the local to the global level. It also explores the role of the educational leader when developing ethical and legal cultures in educational environments.
Can wellbeing promotion become a core focus of your leadership? This course will demonstrate the value of applied knowledge in the workplace. You will critically evaluate theories of wellbeing and the research that examines its value in various industries.
To solve the grand challenges facing societies around the world, the next generation of leaders, innovators, and decision-makers will need knowledge and skills to partner with other organizations to make lasting change. The Sustainable Development Goals provide a compass for thinking and designing for impact in our communities that have global relevance.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 176 Messines Ridge Rd, Mount Gravatt
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education, applicants must have:
- a Bachelor degree in non-related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. OR
- a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) or Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching or an ACER Graduate Certificate in Education - Assessment of Student Learning or a Bachelor degree in a related discipline (for example, in Learning and Development) from a recognised tertiary institution - these students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing. OR
- have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above - these students may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of credit.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
Course fees
$10,000
$69,000
$10,000
$69,000
Career opportunities
The Master of Education (Educational Leadership) will prepare you for the following roles.
Assistant Principal
An Assistant Principal supports the principal in managing the daily operations of a school. You might work in a primary or secondary school setting...
Deputy Principal
A Deputy Principal supports the Principal in managing the overall operations of a school. You might work in primary or secondary education settings...
Educational Administrator
An Educational Administrator manages the administrative operations within an educational institution, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning. Yo...
Principal
A Principal provides strategic leadership and manages school operations, guiding staff and students toward academic success and well-being. They se...
Program Leader
A Program Leader manages and oversees a specific programme or project within an organisation. You might work in various sectors including education...
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Credit Officer
A Credit Officer processes applications for credit from potential borrowers. You might work for a bank, other financial institution or for a lendin...
About Griffith University
Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.
Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.
Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.
With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.
We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.
