You'll gain knowledge on the challenges in education leadership and management – including curriculum reform. Learn cognitive, technical and creative skills to evaluate complex ideas, concepts and models related to leadership and management issues in educational settings. Each module you study will focus on theory and practice, as every assignment is based on your workplace.

Electives are available in leadership and management that focus on personal and interpersonal leadership skills, curriculum leadership, marketing and innovation, and leading learning communities. You can choose to use your electives to further specialise or take subjects from other areas such as student wellbeing, equity, diversity and social change.

Please note: It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of two years of work experience in an education or a related setting (such as health and social service) before undertaking this specialisation. Please refer to the course study pages for further information.

University Handbook: Leadership and Management Specialisation

Study Structure

The Master of Education has been designed around the lives of working professionals. The delivery mode of our course is face-to-face classes on the Parkville campus, running evenings and weekends. Entry points to the course are in both semester 1 and 2, designed to suit most schedules. The Master of Education may be undertaken through either:

• Full-time study, comprising four semesters over two years, or
• Part-time study (domestic students only), comprising up to eight semesters over four years.

The people of Faculty of Education

In the Master of Education, you’ll join the best and brightest education professionals from diverse backgrounds across Australia and the world, and become part of a community that is committed to changing lives through education. We have a strong focus on evidence-based practices and education research. You will be taught by recognised experts in their field, making you a highly sought-after education professional and thought leader. Explore our academic staff profiles. Or learn more about research at the Faculty of Education.

Meet our Leadership and Management Student: Alejandra

“The Master of Education is the best program to give you a strong up-to-date and evidence-based foundation in a broad range of fields related to education. At the same time, if you are seeking to move into leadership positions, this masters will extend your knowledge and prepare for your future.”

Read Alejandra's profile