Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

    Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

    Duration7 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 15,932 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

    About

    Are you seeking to hone your knowledge of the latest theory and research that informs educational leadership practice? The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is a short and flexible degree of professional development in educational leadership theory, research, policy and practice.

    You will be encouraged to share your own research and experience with other students to better understand and develop leadership roles. The degree includes a wide range of electives, allowing you to tailor your course to suit your individual educational leadership interests and aspirations.

    The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed for aspiring and current educational leaders.

    This degree will instil principles that you can apply to your own professional leadership context.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A recognised Bachelor degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching)

    OR

    • A four year pre-service teacher education qualification, including professional experience, equivalent to the qualifications required for Graduate teacher status in NSW.

    Credit Transfer

    The maximum credit transfer in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is 50% (that is,12 UOC). Recognised courses must have been completed within the last ten years, provided the content is relevant and/or meet NESA requirements.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Lead education in schools from all sectors.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    15,932 / year
    Application Fee 150
    Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
    University of New South Wales
    University of New South Wales
    Australia

    Australia, Sydney

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