Course

Graduate Diploma in Education (Leadership) (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipEd(Lead)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 1728.3

AQF Level: 8

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Leadership) is an exit point on completion of 80 credit points of study selected from 1726 Master of Teaching (Leadership) units as indicated in the course structure below.

Master of Education (Leadership)

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Leadership) explores recent developments in theory, policy and practice relating to educational leadership across early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, TAFE, community-based and other professional settings. We recognise that leadership emerges and is enacted in diverse ways and in relationships and is crucial for fostering change and educational transformation. Students will review, analyse, and apply advanced knowledge and skills for leadership to a range of complex problems in workplaces and professional practice. They will initiate and implement innovations to improve learning outcomes in workplace settings, generate solutions and communicate these to diverse audiences. This course is delivered through a combination of online and intensive on-campus teaching methods.

Study Mode
Two years part-time.

Admission

This is an exit point only from Course 1726 Master of Teaching (Leadership).

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which include the units listed below.

Specialist units

Students must choose four specialist units from the below list.

102161

Leading Change

102168

Principles and Practices of Evaluation

102159

Designing Curriculum Futures

100701

Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth

102158

Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts

Plus four additional units from 1723 MEd (Social Ecology), 1720 Master of Inclusive Education or 1847 MEd (STEM) in consultation with your Academic Course Advisor.

1723 Master of Education (Social Ecology)

1720 Master of Inclusive Education

1847 Master of Education (STEM)