Education leadership
Discipline
Engage critically with current research to facilitate social justice outcomes, enhance student learning and make informed choices about leadership. You’ll learn how to respond to local circumstances in ways that embrace gender, race and cultural diversity.
Choose an education leadership course that will get you work ready
Want to make a positive impact on education in Australia and around the world? Learn from experienced industry experts who are engaged in contemporary research. Enhance your options for a career in school leadership by refining and expanding your current skillset in an industry-relevant course.
Study online at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Deakin's online education leadership and research degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals so you can study anytime, anywhere. Join more than 78,000 online students who have already graduated from Deakin.
This course was a practical and very professional course. It helped to improve our educational outcomes for the betterment of the students.
Garry Coyte, Principal, St Bedes College, Melbourne
Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership graduate
Career opportunities
Are you a school leader or aspiring to be one? The education leadership program offers you the opportunity to upskill in education and allied areas. Develop your skills and confidence in leadership and management, and be prepared to take your career to the next level.
Discover the education and teaching course for you
Our education and teaching course finder tool makes it easy for you to find the right course. By answering just a few questions, the tool will provide you with the best options to match your career goals and interests.
#3 in Australia for education and educational research
Deakin is ranked #3 in Australia and #13 globally for education and educational research by U.S. News and World Report, a global authority in education rankings. You can be assured that what you learn at Deakin is relevant to the sector and your career.
Research with us
We have partnerships to help you develop innovative research. With links to schools, professional associations and government departments, we’ll help bring your ideas to life.
Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
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