Educational Leadership - D6013
Master's degree
Designed for current and aspiring leaders across educational settings, this program equips you to lead with insight, creativity, and impact in a rapidly changing, globally connected world. Through a dynamic selection of units, you’ll explore contemporary and traditional leadership theories, cultural perspectives, and the role of social justice in education.
You’ll examine how leadership shapes, and is shaped by, policy, politics, and power, while developing the professional knowledge and critical thinking needed to drive meaningful change. Engage with leading-edge research and tackle complex challenges through a capstone project aligned to your interests.
Graduate as a reflective, future-focused leader, ready to inspire growth in yourself and others.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1, 1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Educational Leadership |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) |
Entry level 2: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any field with at least a credit (60%) OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field including but not limited to leadership, management or human resources with at least a credit (60%) average. OR An Australian bachelor (honours) degree or graduate certificate or graduate |
Entry level 3: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field including but not limited to leadership, management or human resources with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years relevant professional experience OR An Australian bachelor (honours) degree or graduate certificate or graduate OR An Australian bachelor (honours) degree or graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a related field including but not limited to leadership, management or human resources with at least a credit (60%) average. |
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Course start date(s)
Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
How to apply
Apply directly to Monash using course code D6013.
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$35,400
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.