Charles Darwin University
Master of Education (Inclusive Education)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGain advanced theory and practical skills to further develop your career in education and make impactful contributions to improved outcomes for diverse learners with our Master of Education. Build on your previous experience with specialist education knowledge and skills to prepare you for scholarship, research, and leadership roles within education fields.
You will enhance your capability in analytical thinking, collaborative learning, project management, and transformative practice. Your advanced learning will be applied in a capstone opportunity to undertake professional placement or research activities that support your chosen career path.
Inclusive Education unitsComplete all 20 credit points of:
EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice
This unit provides a critical examination of advocacy and practice for inclusive education in Australian classrooms and schools. Learning access plans, goal setting, and differentiating the curriculum are taught, evaluated, and considered as aspects of effective instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Strategies for creating inclusive education environments are drawn from the literature and experience and interrogated as necessary practices for continuous improvement in inclusive education.
EIE502 Promoting Positive Behaviour
The unit provides a critical evaluation of literature, theory, and practices related to promoting positive behaviour in the classroom. On completion of this unit, participants will have developed a repertoire of techniques that support children to fully participate in educational opportunities.
Plus 40 credit points from the following:
EST533 Primary Specialisation: Special Education, Language and Literacy
IAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts
IAS538 Challenging Educational Paradigm
SWK572 Creative Ways of Working with Children and Young People
EST535 Society and Education
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree or equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) will prepare you for the following roles.
Education Consultant
An Education Consultant provides expert advice on educational programmes and policies to schools, institutions, or individuals. You might work with...
Educational Psychologist
An Educational Psychologist focuses on enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of students by applying psychological principles within educ...
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 Charles Darwin University
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
As a leading cross-sectoral institution, CDU is well placed to help students become 'future-ready' workers who co-develop digital knowledge, skills and mindsets to both meet their personal needs and interests and prepare them for a world of constant change.
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU.
