About

Start or continue your journey in education at Southern Cross University, one of the top 200 universities under 50 years’ old as ranked by Times Higher Education Young University Rankings. Our internationally renowned research programs form a core of the Faculty of Education.

We are committed to our students and will work with you every step of the way to ensure you get the most out of your time at the Faculty of Education.

Dean's welcome message

Welcome to the Faculty of Education. The Faculty of Education is a place where your journey will be nurtured, supported and deeply enriched by our highly talented staff. Our academic staff, in particular, lead internationally renowned research programs responding to the biggest and most challenging dilemmas in Education.

What we do matters. We make a difference by preparing outstanding educators and educational researchers for a highly complex and changing world. We make children and young people’s lives better. We lead and contribute to Australian and international curriculum and policy. This is evidenced by the Australian Research Council’s Engagement and Impact Assessment 2018-2019 National Report, which rated the University’s research impact in Education as ‘High’ (the highest possible rating).

Whether you join us for a teaching qualification, to build upon your existing professional experience, or to contribute to educational research, joining Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Education makes you not only part of our professional network but also part of an education experience that matters.

I warmly welcome you to the Faculty of Education. I encourage you to explore and experience the outstanding opportunities we offer for study, research and community engagement.

Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles
Dean and Head of School
Faculty of Education