Postgraduate Diploma of Educational Leadership with a specialisation in School Education
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Overview
The diploma aims to develop your knowledge of theory and research in educational leadership and management and explore implications for practice in education.
This specialisation will cover a range of topics, including; educational institutions as organisations, leadership for learning, and organisation of school education.
You may choose to study this six unit program as a stand-alone qualification or extend it to the full eight unit Master of Educational Leadership.
Key features
- The School of Education has a strong postgraduate focus and offers research programs which cover the spectrum of education across the lifespan.
- Flexible study options give you the chance to study the degree by distance education.
- You will have access to the Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, an initiative of Macquarie University and the NSW Department of Education and Training to find new ways to enhance learning through technology.
- A research component which will introduce you to educational research methodologies.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
At least two years teaching experience is required.
What you will study
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | EDCN800 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 | ||
| Required | EDCN841 | Educational Institutions as Organisations | 4 | ||
| Required | EDCN842 | Leadership for Learning | 4 | ||
| Required | EDCN844 | Organisation of School Education | 4 | ||
| Required | 8cp from | EDCN units at 800 level | 8 | ||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This is a preparatory program for teachers and other educational workers seeking formal positions of leadership. It is also a specialist program if you are already in one of those roles.
