The University of Notre Dame Australia
Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Needs Education)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you are an experienced teacher with practical experience and a desire to develop your career with a Special and Inclusive Education focus, this Master’s degree is the ideal course for you. The Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) is designed to meet the needs of professional teachers like you who wish to undertake further career development.
Over the course of your studies, you will explore teaching and learning strategies to provide rich learning experiences for children with learning difficulties and giftedness in an inclusive classroom or as a teacher in a special education school.
This degree consists of eight courses: two compulsory, one elective and five specialist courses. You will have the opportunity to explore topics such as Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Instruction Strategies for Learning Difficulties, Action Research in Education and Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction.
Our flexible study options will ensure that you can accommodate your existing teaching load. Tuition will be available face-to-face and externally, either full-time or part-time. Face-to-face sessions are scheduled during school holidays or Saturdays.
Delivery mode
The University of Notre Dame Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:
- Be eligible for teacher registration in Australia; and either
- Successfully complete the University of Notre Dame Australia Graduate Certificate of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) or equivalent; or
- Have at least two years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Needs Education) will prepare you for the following roles.
Early Intervention Specialist
An Early Intervention Specialist supports young children with developmental delays or disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. You mi...
Learning Support Teacher
A Learning Support Teacher assists students with additional educational needs to achieve their academic potential. You might work in primary or sec...
Special Educational Needs Teacher
A Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher works with students who have diverse learning requirements, including physical, mental, or behavioural ne...
About The University of Notre Dame Australia
In today’s world, thinking critically and creatively are essential life skills.
Notre Dame degrees, based in the Catholic intellectual tradition of liberal education, equip students with an increased ability to think and reason, a vital advantage not only during study but far beyond to their professional and personal lives.
Students are encouraged to expand their minds. They learn to think creatively and critically, to see the world, its opportunities and their place in it more clearly. They learn to learn for life.
