Today's complex and rapidly changing education environment requires strong and informed educational leaders who are visionaries committed to the continual improvement of curriculum and pedagogy. With a high level of diversity of backgrounds, experiences, abilities and interests among students in modern classrooms, creative, knowledgeable, future-focused leaders are in demand. This course is designed for those who aspire to lead or who have leadership roles in primary or secondary schools, or early childhood settings. You will develop specialist skills and knowledge, based on the most up-to-date international research, theory, principles and practices of educational leadership. Overview The Educational Leadership specialisation in Early Childhood Education enables students to enhance their knowledge, skills and understandings of the theory and practice of educational leadership operationalised within early childhood organisations, systems and jurisdictions in contemporary Australian society. KEY FEATURES Specifically targeted to the needs of those who aspire to lead, or who have leadership roles, in primary or secondary schools, or early childhood settings. Under Macquarie's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy you can apply for up to two units of credit based on previous postgraduate studies, professional development and training, or work experience. This could mean a reduction of up to half the cost of, and time taken to complete, your degree. Our program is flexible and can easily be tailored to meet your needs You can complete your degree on-line or on-campus, study at your own rate, and structure your program to meet your personal goals. Your decisions are not set in stone, should your needs change there is scope for you to change modes of study, programs, and even degrees. Our academic staff are active researchers in their respective fields and they will guide you to the most up-to-date international research, theories, principles, and practices in education. We provide you with opportunities to work collegially with like-minded peers to explore innovative solutions to challenges that impact on learning in your workplace. The Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood can be used as a starting point for postgraduate studies. With academic advice in selecting the units of study, you may be eligible to move into this Masters degree. There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places available which significantly reduces the cost of studying. SUITABLE FOR The Master of Educational Leadership (Early Childhood Education) degree is designed to enable graduates from early childhood education to obtain advanced knowledge of contemporary educational leadership theory and research. Graduates may be employed as educational leaders within early childhood centres, VET colleges, universities, as well as government and non-government organisations. High performing graduates can also gain access to higher degree research training programs at Macquarie University through the Master of Research degree. Other Specialisation: School Education