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.
Locations
- 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale
- 19 Mouat St, Fremantle
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
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Education Consultant
An Education Consultant provides expert advice on educational programmes and policies to schools, institutions, or individuals. You might work with...
Education Researcher
An Education Researcher studies educational practices and trends to inform teaching strategies. You may work in academic institutions or government...
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
Notre Dame is a private Catholic University, extending from the West Coast of Australia in the beautiful and historic City of Fremantle, to the North-West town of Broome and across the continent to the heart of Sydney.
We embrace the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic Universities in Europe, North America and 2000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. We welcome people of all faiths or none at all. As an academic community, we welcome open and rigorous enquiry, debate and discussion.
We have an enrolment of over 12,000 students and offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our student experience, employment and graduate outcomes are among the very best in Australia.
We provide our students with the theoretical knowledge and professional skills which will empower them to realise their potential, build interconnectedness with all peoples and willingly serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection.
We have a powerful commitment to honouring the individual and recognise that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. We believe that higher education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.
We are a modern Catholic University, operating in a world in which the vast speed of change is felt in nearly all aspects of our daily lives. We bring to bear our traditions and our values to engage in scholarship and research, to address the developments and challenges of the modern world, to serve the common good and to assist all our students to achieve the academic excellence that we promote and expect.
