Master of Education (Leadership and management)

connect with like-minded educators and expand your professional network

Take the next step in your education career with La Trobe's leadership and management specialisation. Aspiring leaders will learn to apply critical thinking to real-world challenges and shape the future of learning.

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Career opportunities include:

  • school principal
  • senior leadership team member
  • head of department

When you study leadership and management, you will be awarded a Master of Education (Leadership and management), reflecting your specialised skills.

Nurture tomorrow's leaders in a rewarding career with our Master of Education

With our Master of Education, you'll gain the confidence and practical skills to shape the future of learning.

You'll be able to:

  • choose from one of three specialisations, including inclusion and diversity, leadership and management, and language and literacy
  • learn from the industry's best in real-world environments
  • connect with like-minded educators and expand your professional network
  • Why study education at La Trobe?

    Top-rated globally

    La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

    Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2023; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2023, Ranking Web of Universities

    Career ready

    We offer a leading career-ready program that develops the professional skills that employers want.

    La Trobe’s Career Ready Advantage means you develop the skills employers want.

    Top 200 globally

    We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for education.

    Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: education

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