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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Master of Education

  • Masters (Coursework)

For leaders who want to empower staff to excel, students to shine and organisations to thrive.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
16 months part-time
Course Code
i71
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$22,730 per year

About this course

Accelerated and 100% online, the Master of Education (Leading Education) is for current and future school leaders who want to further develop their skills, drive improvement and create positive outcomes for their students, organisation and communities.

Excellent leadership skills are crucial for those wanting to drive improvement and increase the effectiveness of an organisation. In times of unprecedented change and a climate of increased public accountability in the education sector, this course will instil in you the confidence to strategically lead your people and organisation to enhance learning outcomes for students and increase engagement with your school community.

Want to become a teacher? Learn more about ECU's Master of Teaching courses.

*Duration depends on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor for advice.

Course code: i71

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Upon successfully completing the Master of Education (Leading Education), you will have the leadership skills to excel in a number of roles including:

  • Head of Department
  • Deputy Principal
  • School Principal

According to JobOutlook¹, the future growth for School Principals is very strong.

¹ Job Outlook 2022 - joboutlook.gov.au

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
81%
Overall satisfaction
67%
Skill scale
70%
Teaching scale
70.5%
Employed full-time
$75.5k
Average salary