Master of Educational Leadership MEdLd

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 39,995 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Master of Educational Leadership MEdLd

About

This masters is designed for aspiring or current educational leaders who are passionate about leading improvements that serve diverse communities and learners. The qualification will help you understand, critique and contribute to culturally responsive educational leadership that is shaping Aotearoa New Zealand and improve the quality of education for all young people.

It will allow you to take the next step in your career, strengthen your understanding of your own school or context and your role as a leader within it.

Choose from a variety of different study options to suit your learning preferences and commitments, including a new fully online programme available through University of Auckland Online.

For some courses, primary and Intermediate teachers may also be eligible for Ministry of Education Tertiary Fees subsidies.

120-point pathway

This option is for those who already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Educational Leadership or equivalent, plus three years' experience in teaching or a related profession. You can choose to complete with or without a research component.

180-point pathway

This option is for those who already hold an undergraduate degree or graduate diploma in education, plus three years' experience in teaching or a related profession. New in 2020, this programme is the perfect fast-track for those who want to advance their career in educational leadership directly from undergraduate or graduate level study and have the grades to progress directly into masters. Both taught and research options are available.

Study this programme online

This pathway is also available through University of Auckland Online. This will allow you to complete the programme in two years part-time, through a set of prescribed fully-online courses. Learn about University of Auckland Online.

Disciplines

Education and Social Work

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership or Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership or Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or Bachelor of Arts with a major in Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (must not be awarded)
Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or Bachelor of Arts with a major in Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (must not be awarded)

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Research 120 points Taught 180 points Research 180 points

You must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

In addition, you must have completed Educational Leadership EDPROFST 738 or an equivalent course and at least 30 points from the schedule of approved research method courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education.

You must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

Educational Leadership

EDPROFST 738 must be completed within the first two semesters of initial enrolment to be able to continue in the programme.

In addition, you must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

One year of postgraduate study in education
Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

One year of postgraduate study in education
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

A bachelor’s degree in education or similar undergraduate degree
Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

A bachelors degree in education or similar undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Research 120 points Taught 180 points Research 180 points

You must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

Note: If you already hold a masters degree in educational administration, educational management, or substantially similar qualification, you may not be admitted to this programme.

You must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

Note: If you already hold a masters degree in educational administration, educational management, or substantially similar qualification, you may not be admitted to this programme.

You can also gain entry if you hold a bachelors degree in a relevant subject (including education, psychology, social work, social sciences and sociology), or a relevant professional qualification in education from another tertiary institution and have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (must not be awarded) from the with the required grades.

In addition, you must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

This qualification will prepare you for leadership roles, such as in a school or centre, as well as for specialist education roles including senior management, mentoring and educational policy development. The research study options can lead to further study at doctoral level.

Jobs related to this programme

Education consultant
Policy development manager (education)
Professional development facilitator
School head of department
School principal
School senior leadership team member
Senior teacher

Further study options

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.