Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at UNSW is a professional development program designed for aspiring and current educational leaders. It provides a comprehensive understanding of educational leadership theory, research, policy, and practice, enabling graduates to effectively lead and shape the future of education across diverse sectors. The program offers a range of electives, allowing students to tailor their learning journey based on their specific goals and interests.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at UNSW is a concise and versatile degree of professional development in educational leadership theory, research, policy, and practice. It is geared towards improving life on earth by seeking and resolving issues. The program enables individuals to delve deeper into their knowledge of educational leadership by exploring its latest theories, research findings, and applications. Students are encouraged to share their personal experiences and expertise with peers to better understand and cultivate leadership roles. The curriculum offers a range of electives, allowing each student to tailor their learning journey based on their specific educational leadership goals and interests. The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is meticulously designed for those aspiring to become educational leaders and those who are already in leadership positions within the education sector. The principles instilled throughout the program can be directly applied to professional leadership contexts.
Careers:
Upon completing the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, graduates are well-equipped to lead educational institutions across diverse sectors. The program empowers them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead and shape the future of education.
Entry requirements:
- 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
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. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
