Is leadership and management in education for you?

The program is geared towards improving your knowledge and understanding, by relating theory and best practices to your own contexts and situations. Read more ...

What you will study

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education at the University of Newcastle is a cutting edge, practically oriented, highly relevant master's degree program for education and training of leaders and managers. Read more ...

Your future

Almost all graduates from the Master of Leadership and Management in Education were able to advance their careers and secure promotional positions. Read more ...

Is leadership and management in education for you?

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education developed at the University of Newcastle is focused on exposing students to cutting edge research and practice in the leadership, management and administration of educational institutions. Taught by experienced practitioners and active researchers in the field, this program explicitly integrates theory and practice to enable graduates to apply the latest research to refine and improve practice in their own contexts. Many alumni of the program have been successful in gaining promotion and/or admission to doctoral study.

What you will study

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education at the University of Newcastle is a cutting edge, practically oriented, highly relevant master's degree program for education of leaders and managers. The program has attracted students from all Australian states and territories, and 34 countries. You will have the option to study anywhere in the world.

It has been completed, not only by teachers and school executives, but also by senior nurses, nursing managers, military personnel, and business managers.

To qualify for the Master of Leadership and Management in Education  students must complete 80 units including:

• Core courses - 20 units

• Specialisation - 40 units

• Electives - 20 units

Your future

Alumni from the program have been very successful in advancing their careers. Graduates may find opportunities in the following areas: head or leading teacher positions; assistant or deputy principal positions; school principal positions; educational administrators; and curriculum leaders, among others.