Master of Educational Leadership
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    Master of Educational Leadership

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#291
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 24,901 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 4, 2026

    Master of Educational Leadership

    About

    Overview

    Ready to elevate your leadership in education? Swinburne’s hybrid Master of Educational Leadership equips you with the skills to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Learn from industry experts using the latest pedagogical innovations including master classes, personalised coaching, keynotes, and applied workshops.

    With a strong focus on behavioural neuroscience, this course enhances your efficacy and influence—making you the natural choice for leadership roles in the education sector.

    Check the Master of Educational Leadership course handbook
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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor Honours degree (minimum 4 years of full-time study) in any discipline, or
    • A Bachelor degree (minimum 3 years of full-time study) in any discipline plus a minimum of 2 years work experience in a cognate discipline, or
    • A Higher Award than a Bachelor Degree in any discipline, or
    • A qualification deemed equivalent to any of the above.

    • A Bachelor Honours degree (minimum 4 years of full-time study) in any discipline, or

    • A Bachelor degree (minimum 3 years of full-time study) in any discipline plus a minimum of 2 years work experience in a cognate discipline, or

    • A Higher Award than a Bachelor Degree in any discipline, or

    • A qualification deemed equivalent to any of the above.

    Admission requirements

    Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.

    • School principal
    • Head of year/department
    • Strategic planner
    • Consultant
    • Center director
    • State or government education leadership roles

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,901 / year

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Master of Educational Leadership

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

    Go to Official Website