Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at UNSW has a duration of 0.7 years. It is a short and flexible degree designed to fit around professional commitments, with intakes available in Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3.

For 2026, the indicative first year full fee is $23,500 for international students, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $24,000. For domestic students, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available, with an indicative CSP first year fee of $2,500 and an indicative CSP fee to complete the degree of $2,500. Full fee domestic places have an indicative first year fee of $16,500 and a fee to complete the degree of $16,500. All fees are subject to annual review.

Yes, credit transfer is available for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership. The maximum credit transfer is 50% of the program, which equates to 12 Units of Credit (UOC). Recognised courses must have been completed within the last ten years, and the content must be relevant and/or meet NESA requirements.

Yes, the program is available via face-to-face (including blended) and online delivery modes, based at the Kensington campus. This flexibility is designed to allow students to tailor their study around their professional and personal commitments.

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership requires a total of 24 Units of Credit (UOC) to complete. The program includes a wide range of electives, allowing students to tailor their course to suit their individual educational leadership interests and aspirations.