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Program handbook
Description
If you are a practising teacher or working in an educational context and you have a passion for learning and a desire to further your leadership potential then the Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership in Education is the program for you. The program provides specific expertise in research-based and data driven decision-making, an international perspective, and a commitment to providing leadership that meets the global imperative to understand and provide educational equity. Courses in this program will provide you with an advanced understanding of educational strategy and policy and the development of leadership skills that you can immediately apply in your professional context.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area
- cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
- cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
- specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
- communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
- communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
- demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters
- knowledge and skills to evaluate personal leadership capacity and identify processes and practices to further develop leadership capacity
- knowledge and skills to evaluate learning organisations in terms of teaching and learning practices and policies and implement research-based improvements.
- knowledge and skills to identify the characteristics of high-quality learning environments and facilitate the development of those environments
Details
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| Program code | 40269 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Graduate Certificate |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership in Education is a 40-unit postgraduate qualification.
Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership in Education will be available for applicants who have:
- 4 year Bachelors Degree; or
- 3 year Bachelors Degree; or
- Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a related field/discipline and 2 years relevant work experience; or
- Advanced Diploma or Diploma not in a related field/discipline and 3 years relevant work experience; or
- At least 5 years relevant work experience in a related field/discipline.
Related fields/discipline areas are:
- Teaching
- Education
English Language Requirements
All Applicants 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 here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
40 units
Program duration
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Program requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership in Education requires students to successfully complete 40 units, which is comprised of:
- 10 units of core courses;
- 30 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Students must complete only courses that form part of this program and not exceed 40 units.
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Core Courses
Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6116 | Sustaining Strategic Leadership |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6117 | Building High-Quality Learning Environments |
| 10 units |
Course List
Choose 30 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6036 | Educational Leadership and ICT |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6119 | Leading for Learning |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6120 | Research and School Transformation |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6350 | School Leadership Research |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6352 | Australian School Leadership |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6353 | Leading and Managing Educational Change |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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