Professional and Accredited Education
MUARC’s Education programs are designed to produce and support the next generation of injury prevention leaders and professionals. Delivered by an internationally renowned, multidisciplinary teaching team, MUARC offers both accredited education leading to the award of a degree, and professional education which provides professional development courses for government and industry. Whether through degree programs or bespoke professional development, the Centre is committed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make meaningful change in injury prevention and safety.
ACCREDITED EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate of Road Safety
This course provided students with the knowledge, tools and frameworks to implement innovative responses to road safety challenges. Focused on evidence-based approaches to road safety and the importance of road safety management and leadership, the course develops practical skills and provides tools to assist practitioners in delivering evidence-based and effective road safety interventions. The 2024 graduating class included road safety practitioners from both government and non-government organisations.
Postgraduate coursework units
The following units were offered to Monash University postgraduate students within the Faculty of Arts in 2024.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
MUARC works with industry and government to design and deliver customised learning experiences that reflect the unique challenges and needs of different workforces. With a shared commitment to eliminating death and serious injury and improving wellbeing, MUARC’s professional education programs provide practical, relevant and research-informed learning to support lasting impact.
MUARC Academy
Launched in October at the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference, the MUARC Academy brings together the Centre’s professional development offerings under one banner. It provides a gateway for professionals to access MUARC’s academic depth and applied expertise across injury and safety science. The Academy is designed to empower practitioners and leaders through targeted, engaging learning experiences, positioning MUARC as a global leader in safety science education.
Regulating Emotional Driving and Reducing Aggressive Driving eLearning courses
In a first for MUARC, 2024 saw the launch of the Centre’s inaugural eLearning courses, Regulating Emotional Driving and Reducing Aggressive Driving. Developed by MUARC researchers with decades of expertise in driver behaviour and emotion regulation, the courses are designed for organisations with employees who undertake work-related driving, and for individuals to enrol. The programs help participants recognise and manage anger and aggression behind the wheel, identify personal triggers, and adopt strategies to support safer driving outcomes - contributing to both road safety and workforce wellbeing.