Course

Master of Education (Leadership)

Approved Abbreviation: MEd(Lead)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1680.1

CRICOS Code: 068526G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 1H 2010.

The Master of Education (Leadership) is designed to provide educators associated with early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, TAFE, community-based and other professional settings the opportunity to continue their professional development in a way that will enhance reflective professional practice and personal advancement opportunities. Innovative contemporary research-based methodologies to improve practice and learning outcomes will underpin the course and unit offerings. Graduates will develop skills in the areas of transformative leadership and learning, researching practice, curriculum and pedagogy, evaluation of education and social programs, educational leadership and other areas of interest. Students may also choose a variety of other areas of research and independent study under the guidance of experienced academic staff.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Accreditation
As Western Sydney University is a registered provider with the NSW Institute of Teachers (NSWIT), this course counts towards NSWIT professional development requirements for professional competency for accredited teachers.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline

AND

Have a minimum of three years full-time equivalent work experience in education or training.

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney via the International Office office.

http://www.uws.edu.au/international

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points in the recommended sequence below.

Exit Award: 1681 Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership)

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

1H session

Core units

101656

Researching Practice

101655

Transformative Leadership