International Comparative Studies in Education

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5108
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Course ID
202004
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop professional educators' global perspectives to help better understand the fluid environment in which they operate. Students will gain new and valuable understandings into their own contexts and professional practices by analysing the ways in which others establish, operate and maintain their educational systems. This course has been designed to generate insights into the similarities and differences embedded in education systems from a range of sectors including schooling, tertiary learning, further education, vocational education and training and alternative learning programs, enabling students to reflect on the future of the field from an international perspective.

  • Comparative Studies
  • Values
  • Policy

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an awareness of the forces that impact on and shape educational systems internationally and in Australia
  • Identify major characteristics of selected national and international educational systems
  • Demonstrate an awareness of issues and trends inherent in international education systems
  • Develop the capacity to consider potential future directions and challenges in/for national and international educational systems

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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