Master of Education (Instructional Leadership)

Murdoch University Dubai

The Master of Education (MEd) course is designed for educators who want to advance their careers into leadership positions. The course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career as an administrator, teacher, educational leader, etc. in a school, district, or another educational setting. With a Master of Education degree, you will gain the expertise, knowledge, and abilities needed to improve your leadership, administrative, and teaching skills in the field of education.

The Graduate major in Instructional Leadership examines theories of instruction, educational change and leadership and considers the practical application of research from these areas in the complex and dynamic world of education. Students will explore a diverse range of instructional methods, their correct application and the research which supports their use. In addition, students will examine approaches to leadership and educational change, processes for initiating, implementing and sustaining change, the role of professional learning, coaching and conferencing in supporting instructional change, leading with emotional intelligence, change agent and leadership styles.

The course has a strong emphasis on practice. Students will be required to critically analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and research presented in the course and assessments will provide supported opportunities for these to be applied in their current or intended future practice.