Master of Educational Leadership MEdLd

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

Taught (120 points)

• Take 90 points advanced taught courses in educational leadership, educational change, inquiry, mentoring, innovation, policy and evaluation.
• Select one course from a wide range of other education courses available.
• You have the option to combine face-to-face and online courses.
• Students typically complete the qualification in one year full-time or two years part-time. 

Research (120 points)

• Undertake a full research project to advance knowledge and practice in educational leadership.
• The programme is supervised by experts in educational policy and research.
• Students typically complete the qualification in one year full-time or two years part-time. 

Taught (180 points)

• Take 150 points of advanced taught courses in educational leadership, educational change, inquiry, mentoring, innovation, policy and evaluation.
• Select one course from a wide range of other education courses.
• You have the option to combine face-to-face and online courses.
• Students typically complete the qualification in 1.5 years full-time or three years part-time. 

Research (180 points)

• Complete one compulsory course in Educational Leadership (EDPROFST 738).
• Complete a research methods course to prepare for research in your chosen area.
• Complete a 90-point thesis in educational leadership supervised by experts in educational leadership.
• You have the option to combine face-to-face and online courses.
• Students typically complete the qualification in 1.5 years full-time or three years part-time. 

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in education

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in education

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
A bachelor’s degree in education or similar undergraduate degree

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
A bachelors degree in education or similar undergraduate degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

You must have at least three years of practical experience in teaching or a related profession, including experience in a formal or informal leadership and/or management role.

Note: If you already hold a masters degree in educational administration, educational management, or substantially similar qualification, you may not be admitted to this programme.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,914 – $8,068.80

International students
NZ$36,800

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

This qualification will prepare you for leadership roles, such as in a school or centre, as well as for specialist education roles including senior management, mentoring and educational policy development. The research study options can lead to further study at doctoral level.

Jobs related to this programme

• Education consultant
• Policy development manager (education)
• Professional development facilitator
• School head of department
• School principal
• School senior leadership team member
• Senior teacher