Educational Leadership specialisation - Postgraduate Diploma in Education
With this one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate diploma you can further develop leadership skills for the education environment and contribute to the development of professional educational practice.
Whether you’re currently in a leadership role in education, or aspiring to become a leader, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Educational Leadership helps you develop your leadership skills and knowledge. The programme caters for education professionals in early childhood, schools, tertiary providers and other educational settings.
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
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You need to complete 120 points (four courses) to successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Educational Leadership.
Complete the following compulsory course
You should ideally complete this course in your second semester of part-time study.
Complete this highly recommended course
You should ideally complete this course in your first semester.
And choose from the following courses
- EDLD802 Leading in Diverse Cultures and Communities¹ (30 points)
- EDLD804 Organisational Culture and Educational Leadership¹ (30 points)
- EDLD805 Education Policy and Leadership for the Public Good¹ (30 points)
- EDUC906 Educational Research in Context² (30 points)
1. Relevant professional experience is necessary to take this course. Programme leader approval required.
2. If you plan on completing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership you must take the course EDUC906.
3. Additional courses from the Master of Education can be substituted with approval from the programme leader.
Other educational leadership programmes
Other specialisations in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- One year full-time or two years part-time
- Suitable for current and aspiring educational leaders
- Enhance your leadership skills
- Make a contribution to educational practice
- A pathway to further study in the Master of Education
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.