Education

Teachers have the responsibility of guiding and shaping the next generation, gaining the skills to be a confident, capable and compassionate educator.

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Make a difference with your degree

Whether you're inspired to teach young children, guide primary students, or lead in secondary classrooms, our programs are designed to help you become a confident, capable, and compassionate educator. No matter your career path, we’ll help you be there for the 'aha' moments in the classroom.

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Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Become a primary school teacher, shaping young minds and making a difference in a range of education settings.

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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Develop advanced teaching skills and subject expertise to inspire and educate the next generation of secondary school students, preparing you for a rewarding career in a variety of education settings.

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Master of Teaching (Primary)

Gain the specialist knowledge, practical skills, and professional capabilities required to become an impactful and effective primary educator.

Why study education at Murdoch?

Our Education courses go beyond the textbooks and are tailored to give you the balance of theoretical and practical experience you need. You’ll gain over 585 hours of practical experience  through diverse placements in school settings across Western Australia.  

Gain further hands-on, practical skill development with  SimLab technology - an innovative and immersive learning experience that uses mixed-reality environments, featuring virtual reality and human actors, to simulate real-life teaching situations giving you practical experience before entering your placement.  By the time you graduate, you’ll be a resilient and confident teacher, equipped with the skills needed to guide, nurture and lead a classroom.

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Real-world experience

Gain practical experience at placements across the state.

World standard

Learn among researchers who have been ranked world standard in the field of education research.

SimLabTM

First Australian university to offer SimLabTM, an immersive, virtual reality platform to prepare you for real-life classroom experiences.

Learning environment

The best lessons happen outside the classroom. Our revolutionary SimLab technology puts you in situations you’ll encounter within the classroom, giving you the fundamental skills needed to step into the real classroom during your placements in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote schools. With ongoing support from leading academics, you’ll graduate from Murdoch University with the skills and confidence to excel in your role as an educator, ready to make a difference. 

Career opportunities

A career in education is not only rewarding but highly sought after, with the demand for teachers continuing to grow across local and international communities. Your degree from Murdoch University will see you making a difference either as an early childhood educator, a teacher in government and non-government primary and high schools, or in the tertiary and adult education sector. 

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Choose from flexible study options to pursue your passion and build a rewarding career in education at Murdoch University.

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I chose to study at Murdoch University because it has both Early Childhood and Primary Teaching. I am happy that I could do both at the same time, as it helps me gain more experience and I have options once I graduate.

Jaztine Cusi
Bachelor of Education

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