Introduction

Education Management is designed to prepare students to become effective leaders in educational settings. The program focuses on building and enhancing the leadership capacity in aspiring and existing leaders and will keep students at the forefront of ever-changing educational practices.

As leadership management skills are required in any type of industry and especially in the education sector, the demand for this major is expected to increase.

Why study Education Management in Australia?

Study at High-Ranking Universities

Australian universities are well-known for their teaching quality, and their qualifications are recognised worldwide. According to QS Ranking 2021, there are eight universities listed among the world’s top 100 in the Education and Training discipline. Plus, you can obtain world class education in a multicultural environment with only a few entry requirements.

Multiple Start Dates

Australian universities normally have more than one intake per year which makes it more flexible for international students to commence their program based on their individual situation. It is also an excellent option to organise different units and payments.

Post-Study Work Visa

By studying 2 years or more in higher education in an Education Management degree, students will be eligible for a 2-4-year Post Study Working Visa. Graduates can utilise these visa opportunities to get more work experience. For Education Management students, they can also use this work visa to prepare for their future migration options.

Career outcomes after graduation

LOTE Teacher
Specialist Teacher
Curriculum Development and Manager
Education Design and Administrator
School Principal
Leading Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Educational Institutions Manager
Adult Learning
Corporate Training
Education Consulting
Vocational Education

Course Options

Diploma of Education Studies
Bachelor of Educational Studies
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Graduate Diploma in in Educational Leadership
Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
Master of Educational Leadership (and Management)
Master of Educational Studies
PhD

Entry Requirements

For the Bachelor’s degree course, normally applicants are required to have completed Year 12 or a Diploma course and attained IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6)
For the Master’s degree course, normally applicants are required to have completed a related Bachelor’s degree and attained IELTS 6.5

What courses might you study for your Education Management degree in Australia?

Career Development
Guidance and Counselling
Educational Leadership
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Special and Inclusive Education
Teaching English Language to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (eligible for Commonwealth Supported Place)

Expected salary as an education administrator in Australia

The medium base annual salary for a graduate education administrator is AU$52,000.

(Statistics from PayScale Australia and Indeed.com) 

School Recommendations

Diploma Level 

Victoria University – Diploma of Education Studies

Australian Catholic University – Diploma of Education Studies

Bachelor’s Level

Victoria University – Bachelor of Education Studies

Charles Darwin University – Bachelor of Educational Studies

University of Canberra – Faculty of Education

Australian Catholic University – Bachelor of Education Studies

La Trobe University – Bachelor of Education Studies

Master’s Level 

University of Queensland – Master of Education Studies

University of Melbourne – Master of Educational Psychology

Monash University – Master of Educational Leadership

University of New South Wales – Master of Educational Leadership

University of Western Australia – Master of Educational Leadership

Interested in studying Education Management in Australia?

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