Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

at University of New South Wales

Program Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

• Core Course (6 UOC)

• Prescribed Electives (18 UOC)

Core Course

6 Units of Credit:

You must complete the following core course:

• Leadership Theory, Research and Practice

Prescribed Electives

18 Units of Credit:

You must complete 18 UOC of the following courses:

• Coaching and Mentoring in Educational Leadership

• Leadership in Action

• Evaluation of Educational Programs

• Workplace Leadership Development Project

• Literature Review in Education

• Teacher Leadership

• Instructional Leadership

• A recognised Bachelor degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching)
   

OR
 

• A four year pre-service teacher education qualification, including professional experience, equivalent to the qualifications required for Graduate teacher status in NSW.

Credit Transfer

The maximum credit transfer in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is 50% (that is,12 UOC). Recognised courses must have been completed within the last ten years, provided the content is relevant and/or meet NESA requirements.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

Indicative First Year Fee

AU $19,100

Future careers

• Lead education in schools from all sectors