Education leadership courses

An education leadership course is designed to help you advance your career in education. You can expect to cover topics like:

• Educational strategy
• Management
• Leadership theory
• Educational administration
• Curriculum design
• Educational technology
• Research development

When you graduate, you'll understand best practice for how to lead in an education setting.

To apply, you need to have a recognised teaching qualification. You may also be able to apply if you have a bachelor degree in a non-teaching discipline.

Studying education leadership is a great way to prepare for senior roles in education. As a leader, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire other educators and administrators while enhancing learning environments. You’ll gain the skills to motivate others, improve learning environments, and shape the future of education.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of the skills needed to lead in education settings. You’ll explore key topics that will prepare you to develop policies, improve teaching practices, and guide organisations through change.

Here's some of what you’ll learn in an education leadership degree:

• Strategic management and leadership theory
• How to plan curriculum and improve teaching methods
• How to manage change in organisations
• How to lead teams
• How to shape education policies

You’ll also be able to take part in research, discussions, and practical activities that will help you in an educational leadership role.

When you graduate with an education leadership degree you'll open the door to a range of career, such as:

• School principal
• Department head
• Curriculum developer
• Education consultant
• Policy advisor

These positions allow you to lead teams, improve education practices, and influence policy at various levels.

Still unsure which career path is right for you? Explore other courses that can lead to a career in education, such as primary eduction, secondary education, tertiary education, TESOL, and administration courses.

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 find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

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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.