Major Postgraduate

Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures


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Full Time Part Time
Study mode
Full Time
Murdoch code
MJ-SPLF
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.
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3 reasons to study Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures at Murdoch University

  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.

I think if you want to make change, then you need to be looking for places that enable you to show that you care. And Murdoch did that. Murdoch did that for me.

Jason Pitman, Education
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Your future 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.

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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Major Structure

Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.

To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.

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How to Apply

Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.

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