Newly designed program for 2025

Degree overview

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.

Career opportunities

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

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97.6% employed within four months of graduating.

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Postgraduate Education)

Master of Leadership and Management in Education

Program Code 40013

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40013

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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Important: Our academic calendar is changing in 2026, with Semester 1 commencing on 27 January. Find out more.

Program Code 40013

This criteria is based on a domestic student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Indicative fee1

Duration (FT)(PT)

Next start date

Important: Our academic calendar is changing in 2026, with Semester 1 commencing on 27 January. Find out more.

English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
IELTS section minimum -

CRICOS Code

Program Code 40013

This criteria is based on a international student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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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.

2025 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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My Degree Planner

Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Master of Leadership and Management in Education might look like.

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Student experience

Student experience

Study a Master of Leadership and Management in Education 2:44

Hear from Michael who discusses the rewarding aspects of our program. He highlights collaborating with teachers from all settings and countries.

How to apply

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

Applications to study are now open.

Review the information below and submit your application now.

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Before you get started

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

  1. Review the Program Handbook.
  2. Review the Admission Requirements.
  3. Review the Program fees and costs.
  4. Decide on your preferred commencement date.

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


You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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Scholarships

Scholarships

If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.

Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.

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