Education leadership courses

A postgraduate education leadership course will prepare you for senior roles in the education system, or to excel even further in an existing leadership role. You will deepen your understanding of educational administration, curriculum design, educational technology and research development, among other areas.

These courses are designed for existing education practitioners with a recognised teaching qualification, or students with a bachelor degree in a non-teaching discipline with at least three years of leadership experience.

Depending on your course, you will improve your leadership skills in education by learning about:

• Leadership theories and principles
• Curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment
• Education psychology and student mental health  
• Leading policy and organisational change
• Leading inclusive learning environments

You can also choose to specialise in an area like leadership in STEM education, Catholic education, wellbeing and positive mental health in education, or sports education.

You should study an education leadership course if you want to increase your knowledge as an education practitioner or step into a leadership role. Continuing education is an important part of retaining your skills and a postgraduate education course can be a great way to keep growing your knowledge with updated and current theory.

You should study this area online if you’re looking for a flexible and accessible way to complete a postgraduate qualification. As an online student, you’ll be able to fit your coursework around other commitments such as full-time work or family responsibilities. You’ll be able to watch lectures and complete class activities in the evenings or on weekends, without disrupting your current schedule.

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

• You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We help you access flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
• You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  While you enrol through us, you will study online with the university that provides your degree. So you can rest assured that you’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student. In fact, your certificate won't even mention our name. We're just here to make all that tricky uni administration easier.
• We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

A postgraduate education course will equip you with new skills and knowledge in education, which is important for your development. If you’re a teacher, then a postgraduate education course can also count towards your annual continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

Importantly, a postgraduate education course can help you further your career and make you an attractive candidate for a leadership position. Graduates go on to become school principals or take on other executive positions within schools. Others go on to become leaders in educational administration, educational policy or curriculum development.

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you gain entry through prior study or work experience. Chat with us to find out more.

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.