Faculty of Arts and Education

The Faculty of Arts and Education represents three world-renowned schools – the School of Education, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Communication and Creative Arts. We’re also home to the respected National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation (NIKERI) Institute and Alfred Deakin Institute. We empower your ideas and innovations while actively engaging with our communities and partners.

Our academics are passionate about teaching and research, and partner on projects that advance society, culture and the economy while enabling a sustainable world and improving health and wellbeing. We’re staffed by an expert team of dedicated academics, researchers, technicians, as well as support and administrative personnel.

Browse our range of study areas to find a degree that suits your interests, strengths and career goals.

Deakin’s School of Education is a global leader in education and educational research, with the prestigious ranking of #1 in Australia and #5 in the world for education and educational research. We are recognised as leaders in primary and secondary teacher education, early childhood educator preparation, educational leadership and adult vocational and applied learning education.

Get into the classroom from your first year

Our commitment to excellence is evident through our pre-service teacher immersive and dynamic professional experience program. From your first year, you’ll work with children in schools and early childhood centres, being mentored by experienced teachers. Our long-standing partnerships with 1400+ schools and 500+ early childhood centres across Australia means you can combine practical experience with the latest in educational theory.

World-leading academics choose to make Deakin their home – one of the many reasons we're in the top 1% worldwide for communication and media studies. We have a strong ethic of critical and creative inquiry, balanced by a deep appreciation of the power of practice and professional application.

Study with us and develop the leadership and critical thinking skills needed to make an impact in a rapidly changing world. Explore what has shaped our societies, understand how people communicate and engage in thought-provoking debate. Our internationally recognised research spans diverse fields from humanitarian and disaster relief to philosophy, contemporary history, cybercrime and all the critical social sciences.

The Faculty of Arts and Education is home to over 15 specialist research centres and groups. We partner with industry, government and community to transform ideas into impact. With an income of over $11m and over 500 industry partnerships, our world-class researchers, state-of-the-art facilities and extensive networks will advance your research career.

Collaboration is key to our faculty's ongoing recognition as a leader in education and research. We are enriched by industry and community partnerships that inform our courses and research, helping us address real-world challenges and create professional opportunities. Our industry partners provide over 1000 internship opportunities annually to students in our faculty.

The Faculty of Arts and Education has industry-leading equipment and facilities that support every aspect of your learning. As the #1 university in Victoria for facilities and resources, we’ll help you find your creative inspiration and practise and hone the skills that are crucial to your career success.