Program Overview

Master of Educational Leadership

The Master of Educational Leadership is a postgraduate degree designed for aspiring educational leaders with an appetite to develop and expand their leadership effectiveness. This tailored degree is taught by active researchers and experienced practitioners, integrating theory, theology, ethics, philosophy, and research to enable students to improve their educational leadership practice.

Course Overview

The Master of Educational Leadership is not an initial teaching qualification. Students will delve into new ways of thinking about the purpose and task of education, and contemporary Catholic education in particular, utilizing philosophical and ethical tools and processes. They will explore theories of educational leadership, management, and administration, and how to apply them appropriately to their own school culture and context.

Careers

Graduates of this course have pursued careers in management and administration, educational leadership, and policy development.

Course Details

To complete the Master of Educational Leadership, a student must complete 120 credit points. The course structure includes specified units, elective units, and a capstone applied project.

Course Structure

• Specified Units:
  • EDLE650 Foundations: Vision and Mission of Catholic Education in the Contemporary World
  • EDLE654 Leadership in Context: Educational Narratives and Literacies for Learning Communities
  • EDLE652 Educational Leadership as Vocation and Service
  • EDLE651 Leading Learning in Catholic Educational Communities and Cultures
  • EDRS651 Educational Research Methods
  • EDLE653 Integrating Capabilities for Renewal and Sustainability in Leadership
• Elective Units: Students can choose from a range of elective units to tailor their course to their interests and career goals.
• Capstone Unit: EDCP650 Capstone Applied Project (20 credit points)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a recognized teaching qualification and a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, or a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership experience.

Pathways

Graduates of this course may be eligible for entry into further postgraduate coursework degree programs and/or research higher degree, doctoral programs.

Fees

The average first-year fee for the Master of Educational Leadership is $4,736 (CSP). The University reviews fees annually, and a student's annual fee will vary depending on factors including the number of units studied per year and choice of major or specialization.

Staff Profile

The course is coordinated by experienced academics, including Dr. Paul Kidson and Professor Amanda Telford, who have extensive experience in educational leadership and research.

Graduate Statement

As an ACU graduate, you will have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen, and a scholar. You will embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy, and you will be empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.

Inherent Requirements

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit. Students must meet the inherent requirements of the course, which include critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

AQF Framework

The Master of Educational Leadership is a Masters (Coursework) degree at AQF Level 9.

Exit Points

A student who has completed 40 credit points with 20 credit points from specified units may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership. A student who has completed 80 credit points with 20 credit points from specified units and at least 20 credit points from the schedule of unit offerings may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership.