Major Postgraduate

Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures

Major details for:
Murdoch code
MJ-SPLF
Study mode
Full Time or Part Time
What is a Major?
A major is your primary area of focus within a degree. It determines the core subjects you'll study and the skills you'll master.

Major overview

This unique course will equip you with innovative teaching approaches designed to address pressing global challenges. You will explore how education intersects with sustainability, equity, and social responsibility, empowering students to become change-makers in fostering sustainable living. With a dynamic blend of theory and practical application, this course nurtures a new generation of educators capable of inspiring meaningful change for a more liveable and equitable future.

3 reasons to study Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures at Murdoch

  1. Innovative curriculum which combines research and practical skills to address global sustainability challenges through education.
  2. Interdisciplinary focus which spans diverse fields, exploring the intersection of education and sustainability.
  3. Hands-on learning where you’ll gain practical experience through fieldwork, preparing you to drive sustainability in education.

What you’ll learn

  • Diverse approaches to sustainability and the impact on liveable and sustainable futures.
  • Transformative educational practices that foster sustainable relationships and ethical responsibilities.
  • Educational practices that promote innovation and social change towards just and equitable worlds.
  • Systems that contribute to and promote sustainability, environmental justice, and ethical relationships.

Your career

As an educator with a specialisation in Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures, you’ll join an established group of educators who are resilient, confident, and making a real difference every day, both locally and around the world.

Professional accreditation

This offering does not constitute a teaching qualification and is not accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

Start dates

Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2026 Murdoch Yes Yes No
Semester 2, 2026 Murdoch Yes Yes No
Semester 1, 2027 Murdoch Yes Yes No
Semester 2, 2027 Murdoch Yes Yes No

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Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2026 Murdoch Yes No No
Semester 2, 2026 Murdoch Yes No No
Semester 1, 2027 Murdoch Yes No No
Semester 2, 2027 Murdoch Yes No No

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Major Structure

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How to Apply

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