The University of Sydney

Master of Education (Educational Leadership)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Education (Educational Leadership) examines concepts in educational administration and management, from theories and models of organisational behaviour to understanding change processes and their effects on organisations.

This specialisation is designed for anyone who aspires to a leadership position in an educational organisation or who is interested in understanding more about management and leadership positions within these contexts.

Delivery mode

The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
  • Camperdown
  • Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
  • Manning Rd, Camperdown

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Education (Educational Leadership) requires:

  • a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and either the completion of postgraduate studies, or professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of study; or
  • a bachelor's degree and either the Graduate Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
  • a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and either the completion of postgraduate studies in Education, or professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of study.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

International qualifications

For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

  • IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
  • Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
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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...

Avg yearly income $144,300
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $76,492
Entry barriers Low

Educational Administrator

An Educational Administrator manages the administrative operations within an educational institution, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning. Yo...

Avg yearly income $78,156
Entry barriers Low

Principal

A Principal provides strategic leadership and manages school operations, guiding staff and students toward academic success and well-being. They se...

Avg yearly income $163,800
Entry barriers Low

Program Leader

A Program Leader manages and oversees a specific programme or project within an organisation. You might work in various sectors including education...

Avg yearly income $132,028
Entry barriers Low

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,...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Sydney

We’re ranked in the top 20 universities in the world.

Our excellence in research and teaching makes the University of Sydney one of the top universities in Australia and highly ranked among the best universities in the world.

We excel across an incredible breadth and depth of subjects and disciplines in university rankings, from arts to architecture, engineering to education, geography to technology, and business.

For over 170 years, we’ve been finding innovative solutions to the problems that matter. Our vision for the next decade is unashamedly aspirational: to be known as a place where our education is transformational, where our community thrives through diversity, and our research tackles the world’s greatest challenges. Whether in small steps, or giant leaps, the things we do today will change tomorrow. When leadership is for all of us, it is leadership for good.