Major overview
3 reasons to study Sustainable Pedagogies for Liveable Futures at Murdoch University
- Innovative curriculum which combines research and practical skills to address global sustainability challenges through education.
- Interdisciplinary focus which spans diverse fields, exploring the intersection of education and sustainability.
- 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 |
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| 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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