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Master of Educational Leadership

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

117595G

Campuses

Hawthorn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Aug-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,240 / year

Next Intake 4-Aug-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

Get a copy of our course guide

Got questions about a course?

Join us for the Swinburne Study Expo on Tuesday 11 November – the best place to chat with academics and teaching staff for answers to all your Swinburne questions, from entry requirements to graduation outcomes.

Learn more

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 Program Requirements

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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.

Book your Pearson Test of English

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

AUD 35,240

Application Fee

AUD

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.