Master of Educational Leadership (Online)
Elevate your career and take on influential leadership roles in education Talk to an AdvisorApply NowMaster of Educational Leadership (Online)
Elevate your career and take on influential leadership roles in education. Talk to an AdvisorApply NowEntry Requirements
and
A GPA/GPE of 5.0,
and
Three years of relevant work experience.*
*Pathway option available for those who do not meet the above requirements.
Duration
Next Start Dates
2025 Semester 2:
21 July (Applications close 7 July)
2026 Semester 1:
2 March (Applications close 16 February)
Full Programme Fees
$12,783.60* (estimate)
This programme is not available to international students.
Programme Overview
Learn more about our Master of Educational Leadership in the video below.
Why is this programme right for you?
Take the first step towards becoming a transformative leader in Educational Leadership.
Apply today and transform your passion into positive change.
What are the key benefits?
– Expand your Scope of Impact:
Broaden your horizons and explore different ways of thinking about your role in schools and what it means to be a leader. Rethink your existing assumptions about leadership and your organisation to enable true transformation.
– Flexible Online Learning:
Our online programme allows you to study at your own pace, making it ideal for busy professionals. Access high-quality course materials and engage with expert faculty from anywhere in the world, with unparalleled online student support every step of the way.
– Step into Leadership:
Prepare to elevate your career and take on influential leadership roles in education. This programme empowers you to lead change in schools and other educational organisations by applying your learning to your current workplace and leading change from the inside, all with the guidance of our renowned academics.
– Engage in International Research Opportunities:
Ranked 1st in New Zealand and 30th in the world in the field of Education, University of Auckland graduates are highly sought after by leading universities for doctoral programmes worldwide. Through optional independent inquiries under expert supervision, you can contribute invaluable research to both Aotearoa and the global education community.
– Elevate your Career and Make a Difference:
Gain a world-class education, hands-on experience, and a globally recognised Masters degree to enhance your career prospects and give you a competitive edge for career opportunities in New Zealand and internationally.
Programme Structure
The online Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLd) is for those who want to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the complex roles of leadership in education.
This programme has a specific focus on addressing problems of practice to enable improvement in the educational outcomes for a diverse range of students/young people. During this degree, you will learn to identify problems of practice and challenge current inequities in education through a range of courses addressing educational leadership and practice, educational change, Māori and indigenous approaches to educational leadership, equity and collaborative practices, mentoring other leaders and educators and New Zealand educational policy.
The online MEdLd programme consists of 6 courses that total 180 points. Each course runs for 12 weeks, allowing you to study one course at a time and still complete the programme in two years.
Course Code |
Course |
Description |
Points |
| EDPROFST 738 | Educational Leadership | An advanced examination of the theory and practice of educational leadership including the leadership of teaching and learning. Emphasis will be placed on the use of a substantive and integrated knowledge base, which can be applied to authentic work situations and a personal practice context. Focuses on the leadership practices that are central to effective educational leadership. | 30 |
| EDPROFST 782 | Educational Change | Examine the purposes and processes of educational change, including an analysis of practices that promote successful outcomes for change initiatives. Processes of educational change in both New Zealand and international contexts will be studied and critiqued from individual, organisational and systemic perspectives. Focuses on leadership practices that have the potential to promote change for improvement. | 30 |
| EDPROF 724 | Developing Communities of Learning | Critically examines key theoretical concepts and processes related to networked improvement communities, with a specific focus on optimising their development as drivers of change. Emphasis is on integrating theory and practice, especially concepts of equity and collaborative practices as they relate to solving problems of practice within and across educational settings. | 30 |
| EDUC 732 | Culturally Sustaining Leadership | An examination of culturally authentic leadership practices in Aotearoa. This course is designed to increase understanding of why there is a need to have culturally aligned leadership and the implications this might have on culturally sustaining that leadership across a range of contexts. | 30 |
| EDPROFST 762 | Mentoring Professionals | An advanced examination of approaches to mentoring and coaching. This course will provide a critical analysis of issues and practices associated with developing professional capacity. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of the educational leader in mentoring other staff into educational and leadership roles across an organisation. | 30 |
| EDPROFST 739 | Educational Policy and Organisations | An examination of debates about New Zealand educational policy. This course is designed to increase understanding of the policy process and to develop leadership skills and knowledge in being able to interpret and critique policy analyses. | 30 |
Programme Structure
The online Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLd) is for those who want to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the complex roles of leadership in education.
This programme has a specific focus on addressing problems of practice to enable improvement in the educational outcomes for a diverse range of students/young people. During this degree, you will learn to identify problems of practice and challenge current inequities in education through a range of courses addressing educational leadership and practice, educational change, Māori and indigenous approaches to educational leadership, equity and collaborative practices, mentoring other leaders and educators and New Zealand educational policy.
The online MEdLd programme consists of 6 courses that total 180 points. Each course runs for 12 weeks, allowing you to study one course at a time and still complete the programme in two years.
EDPROFST 738 - Educational Leadership - 30 Points
An advanced examination of the theory and practice of educational leadership including the leadership of teaching and learning. Emphasis will be placed on the use of a substantive and integrated knowledge base, which can be applied to authentic work situations and a personal practice context. Focuses on the leadership practices that are central to effective educational leadership.
EDPROFST 782 - Educational Change - 30 points
Examine the purposes and processes of educational change, including an analysis of practices that promote successful outcomes for change initiatives. Processes of educational change in both New Zealand and international contexts will be studied and critiqued from individual, organisational and systemic perspectives. Focuses on leadership practices that have the potential to promote change for improvement.
EDPROF 724 - Developing Communities of Learning - 30 points
Critically examines key theoretical concepts and processes related to networked improvement communities, with a specific focus on optimising their development as drivers of change. Emphasis is on integrating theory and practice, especially concepts of equity and collaborative practices as they relate to solving problems of practice within and across educational settings.
EDUC 732 - Culturally Sustaining Leadership - 30 points
An examination of culturally authentic leadership practices in Aotearoa. This course is designed to increase understanding of why there is a need to have culturally aligned leadership and the implications this might have on culturally sustaining that leadership across a range of contexts.
EDPROFST 762 - Mentoring Professionals - 30 points
An advanced examination of approaches to mentoring and coaching. This course will provide a critical analysis of issues and practices associated with developing professional capacity. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of the educational leader in mentoring other staff into educational and leadership roles across an organisation.
EDPROFST 739 - Educational Policy and Organisations - 30 points
An examination of debates about New Zealand educational policy. This course is designed to increase understanding of the policy process and to develop leadership skills and knowledge in being able to interpret and critique policy analyses.
*Our Programme Advisors will provide all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, course fees, examinations and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates as per the University Calendar. Courses are paid per Semester. Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $4.44 per point (online). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses
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