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1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
On-campus, Online
Domestic and International students
Domestic and International students
023082C
Equivalent of two years of relevant work place experience
How to apply
Phone: +61 2 4921 6595
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The Master of Leadership and Management in Education program at the University of Newcastle is a cutting edge, practically oriented, highly relevant master's degree program for education of leaders and managers. This program has an innovative structure which enables students to choose either a school, higher education or TVET leadership specialisation. The Master of Leadership and Management in Education program has attracted students from all Australian states and territories, and over 34 countries. The program has been completed, not only by teachers and school executives, but also by senior nurses, nursing managers, military personnel, and business managers.
The Master of Leadership and Management in Education program is focused on exposing students to innovative 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.
To qualify for the Master of Leadership and Management in Education program students must successfully complete 80 units which consists of:
Each specialisation requires the successful completion of:
Please note the following about the Educational Research Directed Courses option:
NB: The Higher Education specialisation and the TVET specialisation are not currently available. For further information contact the Program Convenor
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. Find out more.