Leading Positive Change

Postgraduate | 2026

Course page banner
Mode icon
Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5126
Course ID icon
Course ID
202026
Campus icon
Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Katherine Adnett
Course level icon
Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To explore positive leadership theory. This approach focuses on creating pathways for positive leadership and is illustrated by examples of outcomes that far exceed what is expected in education. The course examines evidence-based principles, including appreciative inquiry, which aims to promote educational outcomes, including exceptional performance, better interpersonal skills, and positive emotions. Finally, students in this course will examine the process required to develop the best of humanity or virtuousness in education and what that means for leadership in general.

  • Positive Change Leadership
  • Educational Change Leadership
  • Positive Change Processes

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate positive leadership theory for leading change
  • Critique positive leadership practice and processes
  • Construct your vision of positive leadership to create change

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 21879
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21880
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 113

Online

Class number
Class number 20227
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of EDUC5125 Instructional Leadership/EDUC5127 Mentoring for Leadership/EDUC5128 Leading Self and Others

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Fee calculator

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.

Degree list
The following degrees include this course