Version and resources
- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v1: Initial draft
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/study/postgraduate/mssl
Associate Dean: Robin Averill
Faculty Manager: Noeleen Williamson
Calendar pages: 239-241
Qualifications covered
- Master of Secondary School Leadership
- Postgraduate Diploma in of Secondary School Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate of Secondary School Leadership
Enrolments are accepted in to any of the three qualifications.
Staircasing allows movement in both directions.
Master of Secondary School Leadership (MSSL)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 4 of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1
Composition: Coursework and research
Research component: Significant
Required contact: During working hours
Location: On-campus (Pipitea) and some online
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification
- To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
- To been dominated by or have the support of your principal and
- Been endorsed by an interview panel of principals and academic staff of the University who are convinced that they have the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a role.
Questions
- What does 'demanding role' mean?
Programme requirements
Complete at least 180 points.
Complete seven core courses:
- MSSL 501
- MSSL 502
- MSSL 503
- MSSL 504
- MSSL 505
- MSSL 506
- MSSL 507
Complete one course from another discipline from:
- MMBA 500-599
- EPSY 517
- EPSY 518
- EPSY 519
- EPSY 520
Complete one research or implementation course from:
- MSSL 508
- MSSL 509
Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary School Leadership (PGDipSSL)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 2 of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1
Composition: Coursework
Research component: None
Required contact: During working hours
Location: On-campus (Pipitea) and some online
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification
- To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
- To been dominated by or have the support of your principal and
- Been endorsed by an interview panel of principals and academic staff of the University who are convinced that they have the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a role.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 points.
Complete seven core courses:
- MSSL 501
- MSSL 502
- MSSL 503
- MSSL 504
- MSSL 505
- MSSL 506
- MSSL 507
Complete one course from another discipline from:
- MMBA 500-599
- EPSY 517
- EPSY 518
- EPSY 519
- EPSY 520
Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary School Leadership (PGDipSSL)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 1 of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1
Composition: Coursework
Research component: None
Required contact: During working hours
Location: On-campus (Pipitea) and some online
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification
- To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
- To been dominated by or have the support of your principal and
- Been endorsed by an interview panel of principals and academic staff of the University who are convinced that they have the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a role.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 60 points.
Complete four core courses:
- MSSL 501
- MSSL 502
- MSSL 503
- MSSL 504
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