- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Educational Leadership
The program is designed both for professional educators in leadership roles wishing to extend their knowledge and for candidates interested in pursuing leadership roles in their field of education. The Educational Leadership program offers subjects that explore a range of educational issues including relationship management, policy, cross-cultural perspectives and change factors.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Education (Educational Leadership) will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of the theories and practices of educational leadership in relevant organisational settings.
- Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex problems, concepts and theories in educational leadership in relevant organisational settings.
- Undertake higher order conceptual and practical research in leadership theories and/or selected empirical evidence to demonstrate analytical and applied skills.
- Interpret pedagogical knowledge and transmit professional leadership skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Communicate effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, students and relevant stakeholders.
- Use advanced knowledge of educational leadership and management theory and practice and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems relevant to educational leadership and management contexts .
- Display ethical, responsible and professional behaviour and conduct in engagement with colleagues and key stakeholders at all levels.
Course Structure
The MEd (Educational Leadership) requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
- 7 core subjects (42cp). It is recommended that EDGZ921 be completed within the first 2 sessions and EDGL941 be completed in the final session of the degree;
- 3 subjects (18cp) selected from the Educational Leadership specialisation; and
- 2 electives (12cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following 7 core subjects (42cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| EDGL941 | Minor Research Project in Educational Leadership | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGZ801 | Psychology for Educators | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGZ802 | Introduction to Assessment Principles and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| EDGZ803 | Current Issues in Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Policy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL901 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL903 | Introduction to Educational Management | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 3 subjects selected from the Educational Leadership specialisation list below (18cp): | |||
| EDGL909 | Leadership of Effective Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership in Curriculum | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL919 | Mentoring Beginning Teachers | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL920 | Leading, Developing and Managing People | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL922 | Law for Educational Leaders | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 2 elective subjects chosen from the Educational Leadership list above or from any other Master of Education specialisation (12cp) | |||
Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au