Program Overview

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Educational Leadership - D6013

Overview

The Master of Educational Leadership is designed for current and aspiring leaders across educational settings. This program equips students to lead with insight, creativity, and impact in a rapidly changing, globally connected world.

Course Details

• Location: On-campus at Clayton: Full time, Online: Full time & part time
• Duration: 1, 1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications
• Start date: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
• Qualification: Master of Educational Leadership
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry to this course, students must satisfy the following entrance requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

• Entry level 1: Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete)
  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average
• Entry level 2: Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete)
  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience
  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field including but not limited to leadership, management or human resources with at least a credit (60%) average
  • An Australian bachelor (honours) degree or graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average
• Entry level 3: Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete)
  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field including but not limited to leadership, management or human resources with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience
  • An Australian bachelor (honours) degree or graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience
  • An Australian bachelor (honours) degree or graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a related field including but not limited to leadership, management or human resources with at least a credit (60%) average

English entry requirements

• Level A
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
  • Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply)

Course Structure

The course structure for the Master of Educational Leadership can be viewed in the Handbook. Students can also view the course map.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

• International fee: $41,600 (Note: Please note that the fee information displayed is based on the 2025 rates and should only be used as a guide)

Scholarships

Monash University offers over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of the course.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course.

CRICOS Provider Number

Monash University: 00008C
Monash College: 01857J

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