Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education)

Coursework

The Master of Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education) prepares Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers for leadership roles in schools and education systems.

Through studying Leadership in Aboriginal Education, you will develop the skills and knowledge to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and learn how to identify and disrupt deficit discourses about Aboriginal peoples, cultures and histories by creating deep and real world cultural understandings through your students.

The degree is ideal for teachers with a lifelong commitment to social justice, equity, and culturally responsive approaches to curriculum, pedagogy, leadership and research.

Awards and requirements

Please refer to the course resolutions in this handbook for information on the specific admission requirements for different coursework award courses.

Master of Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education)

To qualify for the award of Master of Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education) candidates must complete 48 credit points, including:

• a minimum of 30 credit points from this stream, comprising;
  • a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study;
  • a minimum of 6 credit points of elective units of study; plus
• a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone units of study; and
• a maximum of 12 credit points of postgraduate education units of study which can be chosen from any Master of Education program.

Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Leadership in Aboriginal Education)*

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Leadership in Aboriginal Education) candidates must complete 36 credit points, including:

• a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study;
• a minimum of 6 credit points of elective units of study; and
• a maximum of 6 credit points of postgraduate education units of study chosen from any Master of Education program

* The Graduate Diploma is only available to candidates who commenced their studies prior to 29 April 2025.

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Leadership in Aboriginal Education)

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Leadership in Aboriginal Education) candidates must complete 24 credit points, including:

• a minimum of 18 credit points of core units of study; and
• a maximum of 6 credit points of elective units of study

Contacts and further information

Assoc Prof Cathie Burgess
Phone: 02 9351 7002
Email: cathie.burgess@sydney.edu.au
Website: Sydney School of Education and Social Work