Do you have a vision for education in your state, nation and beyond? Can you see yourself as a transformative leader in education? The Master of Education (Leadership) is your path to this vision becoming a reality, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and biblical perspectives needed to create and lead flourishing educational communities.
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) is designed to provide education professionals with a broad understanding of leadership principles, critical and creative thinking skills, and the ability to apply these insights within their professional context. It allows students to explore the implications of their faith in their leadership roles, making it a unique and enriching experience. This course offers flexibility as a standalone qualification or a pathway into the Master of Education (Leadership).
The course structure is based on one semester, with four subjects taught in the semester.
Current school principals and leaders in educational settings
Educators aspiring to leadership roles within schools
Christian educators seeking to integrate their faith with educational practice
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership) will be equipped to take on leadership roles within educational settings, particularly in Christian Education National schools in Australia. Career opportunities may include:
School Principal
Deputy Principal
Head of Department
Educational Consultant
Leadership roles in educational policy and administration
Additionally, this course provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue further studies, including the Master of Education (Leadership).
This course is delivered by the National Institute for Christian Education (NICE) on behalf of Alphacrucis College. NICE is a postgraduate training institute that has been developing Christian educators since 1979. For more information about NICE, including the suite of courses they deliver, their teaching faculty, requirements for admission into this course of study, and information about fees and student services, please visit NICE’s website.
For more information and details of previous course structures see Student Handbook.
*You can also use the Subject & Unit Search to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level.
For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.
Knowledge
Skills
Ability
Entry Requirements
Higher Education Study
Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline by an authorised institution.
Higher Education Study
Completion of at least an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in Education, or equivalent, or completion of a Level 8 or above equivalent postgraduate qualification by an authorised institution. Students who have completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent in a field other than Education must demonstrate two years professional experience relevant to the field.
International Students – Language Requirements
IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 7.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas).