
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Educational Leadership)
Education
Examine concepts in educational administration and management, from theories and models of organisational behaviour to understanding change processes and impact on organisations. Research human resources development, management issues, other developments in education, the economy and society. If you're seeking a shorter period of study than that required for the Master of Education degree, you should consider this program. You can still choose to complete your certificate with units of study that suit your interests or specialise in Educational Leadership.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 118432G
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Course overview
Examine concepts in educational administration and management, from theories and models of organisational behaviour to understanding change processes and impact on organisations. Research human resources development, management issues, other developments in education, the economy and society. If you're seeking a shorter period of study than that required for the Master of Education degree, you should consider this program. You can still choose to complete your certificate with units of study that suit your interests or specialise in Educational Leadership.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to candidature requires: (i) a bachelor degree or higher in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent; OR (ii) a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; OR (iii) a bachelor degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time, in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of studies. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to candidature requires: (i) a bachelor degree or higher in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent; OR (ii) a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; OR (iii) a bachelor degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time, in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of studies.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $54,100per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $54,100per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Educational Leadership)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

