Program Overview

Designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.

In this 3-semester course, you’ll explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing you career pathway.

As part of the course core, you’ll complete a research-based project in addition to units such as Introduction to Research for Educators, Workplace Policy and Practice, and Pathways to Understanding Education.

Major: Australian and Comparative Education

Studying Australian and Comparative Education offers you a comprehensive exploration of education systems worldwide. The course delves into Australia's educational landscape while examining global frameworks, fostering your deep understanding of cultural, social, and political influences on learning. With expert guidance from academics who have worked across different regions and countries, you will gain insights to drive positive change in education globally. The inclusive learning environment encourages collaboration, shaping you into a forward-thinking scholar poised to influence the future of education.

3 reasons to study Australian and Comparative Education at Murdoch

• This course provides a deep engagement with a diversity of education systems, and the ways they function to promote learning in a range of contexts.
• Study in a contemporary context that is responsive to educational issues and challenges.
• Build your capabilities to work effectively as a high-functioning educational leader.

What you’ll learn

• How people think, the past of education, and how societies view education.
• How schools work differently and how rules and ways of doing things affect them.
• How to help people learn well in different situations, making sure it's fair for everyone and includes all kinds of people.
• Effective strategies for engagement and participation in order to provide authentic learning opportunities and maximise learning.