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The specialisation in educational leadership is for current and aspiring educational leaders who value the importance of effective leadership and its impact on organisational success and student learning. The advanced coursework provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to lead and support the evolving needs of educational settings. Engaging in this advanced coursework will enable students to gain a real-world understanding of educational leadership and develop their ability to provide skillful and authentic leadership practice in any educational setting.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to have 3 years experience in educational setting or organisation, with equivalents considered.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Teachers, Head of Learning Area (HOLA), Year Coordinator, Student Service Coordinator, Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal, Principal, Directors or supervisor
Graduates from this specialisation can choose from a wide variety of positions that require leadership. The specialisation will prepare graduates for informal and formal leadership positions across all school systems (Government, independent and Catholic) as well as universities and early learning centres.
Select 4 units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU6160 ^ | Leading Education in a Global Context | 15 |
| EPA6156 ^ | Leading for Improvement | 15 |
| EPA6157 ^ | Leading Staff | 15 |
| EPA6158 ^ | Leading Community Engagement | 15 |
| EPA6159 ^ | Accountable Leadership | 15 |
| EPA6170 ^ | Leading Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice (0-8 years) | 15 |
| EPA6175 ^ | Leading Family and Community in the Early Years (0-8 years) | 15 |
| EPA6124 ^ | Models of Educational Leadership: Past and Present | 15 |
| EPA6255 ^ | Leading Under Challenging Circumstances | 15 |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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