Master of Digital Learning Leadership
2022 Deakin University Handbook
Year | 2022 course information |
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Award granted | Master of Digital Learning Leadership |
Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2022. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2022. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2022. |
Campus | This course is only offered Online |
Duration | 2 to 2.5 years part-time |
Deakin course code | E798 |
Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
The future of education is no longer paper-based – it’s digital and ever-changing. Develop the specialist skills and expert knowledge to lead educational organisations through change with the Master of Digital Learning Leadership.
Through this specialised online course, you’ll explore the theory of digital learning design, learn how to apply it in projects, developing a portfolio, as well as forming new industry connections.
Do you want to lead in the field of digital education?
While digital learning has been a growing force in the education industry for a number of years, there are few formal qualifications. Deakin’s masters degree allows professionals currently working in the field to have their experience professionally recognised, at the same time building on their knowledge with the latest research and best of industry practice.
You’ll reflect on the key skills needed to succeed and lead in digital education through microcredentials – including the ability to problem-solve, collaborate effectively, engage with a range of cultures, think innovatively, and much more.
Then, in the research units, you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to conduct educational research and apply your digital learning practices to write a research paper with expert supervisors.
Indicative student workload
Successful students typically spend about 150-hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student's existing documentation.
Career opportunities
Graduates find roles such as learning designers, learning technologists and learning assets developers in various educational providers and educational contexts. Many go on to secure leadership positions in schools, government and higher education.
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Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.
Course Learning Outcomes
Successful students in this course will be able to demonstrate: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Capacity to use advanced technologies and specialised knowledge to create effective and engaging learning experiences across a wide range of disciplines and contexts |
Communication | Using advanced design, analytics, visualisation, and instructional approaches to create accessible and engaging digital learning experiences |
Digital literacy | Create compelling digital learning solutions using a range of channels appropriate to the users’ device and location |
Critical thinking | Systematically investigate and critically evaluate new technologies, methodologies and theories of learning and teaching in online environments |
Problem solving | Apply advanced problem solving skills to conceptualise, design, construct, test and validate innovative digital learning solutions |
Self-management | Sustain self-directed professional development to keep pace with innovation and actively transfer advanced theory and skills into the creation of effective digital learning and teaching solutions |
Teamwork | Use advanced technologies and media for professional collaboration and improve the individual and group learning and teaching experience |
Global citizenship | Develop and manage learning strategies and systems sensitive to the ethical, social and cultural contexts and different user requirements |
Approved by Faculty Board October 2016 |
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Master of Digital Learning Leadership, a student must successfully complete:
- 4 credit points
- 10 Professional Practice credentials and
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Course structure
Introductory Units
EEE726 | Digital Learning, Design and Assessment |
EDX701 | Research Design Development and Method |
Credentials
Learn more about the details of each credential (PDF, 4.0MB)
Students must complete ten Professional Practice credentials.
Students must successfully complete the following Professional Practice credentials based on evidence from their own professional practice.
The credentials may be attempted separately or simultaneously and are assessed by an assessment panel that includes both academic and industry representatives.
You will have six months to complete a credential from the time of enrolment.
Credential | Code | Must have been achieved with the previous* |
Digital Learning Professional Expertise 1 (Broad) | CRXBD-A1 | 5 years |
Digital Learning Professional Expertise 2 (Deep) | CRXDD-A1 | 5 years |
Critical thinking | CRCRI-A1 | 5 years |
Communication | CRCOM-A1 | 5 years |
Digital literacy | CRDIL-A1 | 5 years |
Innovation | CRINN-A1 | 5 years |
Problem solving | CRPSV-A1 | 5 years |
Collaboration | CRCOL-A1^ | 5 years |
Self Management | CRSMA-A1 | 5 years |
Cultural Engagement | CRCEN-A1~ | 5 years |
*Applicants who have not satisfied the level requirement, or who have successfully achieved the credential but not within the required timeframe may be permitted to seek re-credentialing.
^ Previously coded as CRTWK-A1
~ Previously coded as CRGCZ-A1
Research Units
EDX703 | Research Paper A |
EDX704 | Research Paper B |
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Research and research-related study
1 CP of research training and 2 CP of independent research.