Education is one of the central functions of a university. It is not surprising, therefore, that one of Monash's first established faculties should have been the Faculty of Education. This faculty is concerned with both the professional education of teachers and related professionals and with research into the many-faceted ways in which education is conducted in society and in which education, society and individuals interact with each other. While many students enrolled with the faculty are either intending to teach in schools or in early childhood settings or are teachers already, there are an increasing number of students who wish to study education for other reasons.
Education takes place in the community in many ways and in many institutions other than schools.
The faculty's courses have become increasingly attractive to educators in the fields of health, business, nursing, social work, industrial training, commerce, the law, public service, professional associations, tertiary institutions and community fields generally. Undergraduate preservice courses are offered on all three campuses. Preservice graduate diploma of education courses are also offered on each campus. All campuses offer graduate and postgraduate certificates and diplomas and degrees, both by coursework and research. Many of these courses are available by distance education.