Master of Leadership and Management in Education

Advance your education career with new skills in leadership and management

This innovative program will equip you with the comprehensive leadership skills that today’s organisations demand.

Become an educational leader to make a difference in the work of your teachers, and the life of students in your school.

Enjoy flexible and online learning options to study at a time and pace that works for you.

Develop knowledge and skills in instructional leadership, change management, data analysis, coaching and supervision practices and pursue a specialisation suited to your career aspirations.

This program will expand your skills to guide people, education strategy, and policy to improve the lives and learning of all students.

Choose from five areas of specialisation, including:

what you will study

Improve the lives & learning of those you serve. Our program gives you the knowledge to apply world-leading research within your organisation.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Leadership and Management in Education has been designed to position graduates to lead educational excellence.

Your future career opportunities will be abundant seeing you graduate with the potential to embark on some of the following career pathways:

• school principal, deputy or assistant principal
• middle teacher
• organisational leaders
• educational administrators
• curriculum development & leaders
• education policy and advisory roles

Throughout your studies you will enjoy flexible learning options that can be focused on what it is you love most about being a teacher, and you’ll become an even stronger educational leader, nationally and internationally. Upon completion of the program, you will possess the skills and knowledge to support your real-world professional experience and equip you to drive positive change in your school.