Leadership in Education

Overview

Become a leader in the field of education.

Advance your career in the education sector with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to synthesise contemporary approaches to leadership in education, to mobilise and empower a workforce that creates and provides integrated and inclusive education.

Take your learnings back to your workplace, or take the first step towards further study – this certificate will give you credit for your studies towards our Master of Education, or our Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in
Leadership in Education

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC157 (Commonwealth supported place)
2GC657 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$2,312 (Commonwealth supported)
$11,656 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

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2GC157 (CSP)

2GC657 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (1.5 years)

Duration: 1.5 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM298 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM694 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM298 (CSP)

2CM694 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (2 years)

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM260 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM560 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM260 (CSP)

2CM560 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Your career

This course is designed for current or previous teachers, policy makers, or anyone who has an interest in either progressing to a leadership position in education, or playing a key role in developing future leaders.

Meet growing demand for people who have the skills to shape a workforce that truly advocates for integrated and inclusive education.

Potential occupations include:

Teacher employed locally, nationally or internationally
Education policy maker or analyst
Educational program coordinator
Education administrator
School executive

Potential employers include:

Public, private and independent schools
Department of Education
Ministry of Education
Education research institutions
Not-for-profits

Professional accreditation/recognition

These courses can count towards professional learning.

These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher with Flinders.

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Graduate Certificates

Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Leadership in Education

Autism & Complex Disabilities*

Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence in Education

Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What you will study

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop the evidence-based and reflective practices necessary to undertake a leadership role in education.

You will learn how to adopt relational and collaborative approaches to empower educators to innovate in the sector, from urban to regional or remote contexts.

You’ll study topics including:

Leadership and Management in Rural, Regional and Remote Contexts
Leadership and Management in Education
Developing People in Organisations
Managing Innovation in Organisations.

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Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education

Master of Education (1.5 years)

Master of Education (2 years)

Entry requirements

Applicants for graduate certificate must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have at least two years of (full-time equivalent) relevant work experience.