Master of Education - International Education Murdoch University - Perth Campus, Australia

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: International Education

Travel, live and work almost anywhere in the world with a qualification in international education. In this major, you’ll learn the history and development of International Education as a field of study, including a range of international curriculum models and practices.

You’ll be introduced to the essential elements of the International Baccalaureate suite of programmes, including primary years, middle years and diploma programmes.

Upon completion you’ll also have gained a solid understanding of teaching, learning and working in culturally diverse environments – from school to university, including international, transnational education, study of languages, vocational and professional workplace learning.

Throughout the course, you’ll also develop a teaching portfolio and have opportunities to observe and converse with international school teachers and leaders. The major is designed for teaching professionals and is authorised and aligned to the IB Teaching and Learning Certificate.

3 reasons to study International Education at Murdoch

• Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.
• Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
• Students may also qualify to receive the International Baccalaureate (IB) educator certificate.

What you’ll learn

• The theory, practice and history of international education
• The internationalisation of education in a variety of contexts
• How to plan for own professional growth in international education