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. 

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Garry Coyte

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.

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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.

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#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. 

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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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Got a question about our education leadership courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career in education. 

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