Monash University

Coursework programs - Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education's graduate/postgraduate programs are designed to develop effective, innovative and sensitive professionals who support the learning and development of a diverse range of individuals, organisations and communities.

The course structures outlined in this handbook are indicative of the program students will follow, but are subject to change. Students should consult the course adviser to assist in planning their program. To confirm unit availability, check the current timetable via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables.

Note: not all graduate and postgraduate programs will be offered in any one year. Contact the relevant faculty office on the campus responsible for the program, from September onwards, for advice on which courses will have an intake the following year. Check the current timetable for unit availability via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.

The faculty offers graduate/postgraduate coursework programs covering the following areas:

Curriculum and pedagogy

  • initial teacher education (early childhood, primary, secondary)
  • educational technologies
  • literacy studies
  • mathematics and science education
  • music education

International education, language and cultural studies

  • applied linguistics
  • international education
  • teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)
  • teaching English to speakers of other languages - international (TESOL International)
  • teaching languages other than English (LOTE)

Psychology, counselling and inclusive and special/gifted education

  • counselling
  • gifted education
  • psychology

Sport and outdoor recreation studies

  • sport
  • outdoor education
  • physical education

Work, learning and leadership studies

  • leadership, policy and change
  • organisational leadership
  • regional education and community development
  • school leadership
  • adult and work-based learning