Master of Educational Leadership
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Become an educational leader who is critically reflective, ethically grounded and biculturally competent, with a Master of Educational Leadership at UC.
Through the MEdLd you will develop the ability to analyse, evaluate, and respond to complex educational challenges within Aotearoa New Zealand and international contexts.
Via a blend of in-person and online study you will learn to lead organisational and system-level improvement, design and evaluate evidence-informed initiatives, and influence policy and practice in ways that promote equitable and sustainable educational outcomes.
An optional dissertation project provides the opportunity for a body of independent research into educational leadership.
Entry requirements
To enrol in the Master of Educational Leadership you will need to hold a New Zealand bachelor's degree in Education or related field of study, with at least a B grade average (or equivalent qualifications).
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.