Education

Develop the skills to become a confident and compassionate educator charged with creating caring and nurturing learning environments for the next generation.

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Lead the next generation of students

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, caring, 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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For learning resources and five-star rating for student support at undergraduate level in Education and Training.

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World standard

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

Expert training

First Australian university to offer SimLabTM simulated classroom teaching technology to accompany practical real-world experience.

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Research Course

Accelerated Research Masters with Training

Expand your knowledge with a globally recognised research degree and undertake training in any discipline.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Teaching)

Qualify to teach from birth to Year 6 and graduate classroom ready with Murdoch University’s early childhood and primary teaching degree. Apply now.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching)

Launch a rewarding career in teaching and inspire future generations with a Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) at Murdoch University. Apply now.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical Education)

Study our Bachelor of Education (Primary, 1–10 Health and Physical Education) at Murdoch University and graduate ready to teach primary and HPE. Apply now.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)

Ready to inspire the next generation? This teaching degree will give you valuable experience and a competitive edge to launch your secondary teaching career.

Research Course

Doctor of Education

Whether you want to inspire others through teaching, find different ways of working, or use applied research to explore what’s possible for future generations, you can turn your passion for education into a career with this advanced level degree.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

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Doctor of Philosophy

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

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Doctor of Philosophy - Cotutelle

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

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Doctor of Philosophy - Joint Doctoral Degree

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Education

Are you a primary or high school teacher or an educator looking to upskill in a field of interest? Choose from nine majors and grow your knowledge and confidence of Australia’s contemporary school curriculum and broader educational contexts and practices.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education

Expand your skillset as you learn to teach adults in a variety of settings. After you successfully complete this Graduate Certificate, you can apply for admission to our Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Workplace).

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Workplace)

Gain the expertise needed to teach adults in a range of learning environments. You can inspire others by helping them to learn new skills, find different ways of solving workplace problems or turn your passion for teaching into a rewarding career.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Education

Want to take the next step in your education career? Deepen your expertise and become and leader with a Master of Education.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Education

Are you ready to take the next step in your education career? Advance your skills and become and leader with a Master of Education.

Research Course

Master of Education (Research)

Explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research through completion of a research dissertation.

Research Course

Master of Philosophy

Enhance your analytical and research skills and investigate a topic that fascinates you by undertaking a significant research project.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Teach in a range of settings, in Australia or around the world with this a Master of Teaching degree, specifically designed for graduates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a non-Education field to transition to primary teaching including English, Maths, The Arts, Science, Humanities Languages and Physical Education. 

Postgraduate Course

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Whether you want to travel the world, coach young people or inspire the next generation of thinkers, studying a Master of Teaching degree will give you valuable experience and a competitive edge to launch your secondary teaching career. 

Research Course

Research Masters with Training

Extend your knowledge with a research degree that includes a training component.

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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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.
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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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