Postgraduate Major

Inclusive and Special Needs Education

Become a teacher for all and gain the skills needed to teach in ways that are inclusive of students, regardless of their cultural background, social class, gender, sexuality or diverse abilities.

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Overview

All teachers have a responsibility to understand diversity and teach in ways that are inclusive of all students. Through this course, you’ll gain specialist knowledge in order to assist in negotiating the complexity of supporting students with a diverse range of abilities and backgrounds.

You’ll be able to identify and understand diverse learning needs, as well as develop and implement strategies to enhance learning outcomes for these students. The focus will be on inclusion and diversity – learning in the classroom for all students.

This major is offered in the Graduate Certificate of Education for primary and secondary teachers and educators to upskill in Inclusive Education.

3 reasons to study Inclusive and Special Needs Education at Murdoch 

  1. Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.
  2. Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
  3. You’ll have dedicated Student Success Advisors to help you along your postgraduate journey.

What you’ll learn

  • Ways in which diversity can be accommodated and celebrated in the inclusive classroom.
  • To identify and understand the diverse characteristics and needs of students with disabilities and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • To develop and implement evidence-based strategies to enhance learning outcomes for diverse student needs.
  • The policies and legislation that support and govern inclusion.

Your future career

Murdoch graduates are employed in government and non-government schools and other education related occupations across Australia and throughout the world. This graduate certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge required to teach diversity, inclusion and special needs education.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate may apply for admission to the Master of Education (Coursework) and have this accredited towards that qualification.

Professional accreditation

This offering does not constitute a teaching qualification and is not accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

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Total credit points: 12

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major12 credit points
Required units12 credit points
EDN612Diversity and Inclusion3
EDN517Learning: Multiple Perspectives, Policies and Practices6
EDN630Methods for Teaching Learners with High Incidence Disabilities 3
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Entry requirements

Enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Education (C1153) or the Master of Education (Coursework) (M1313) or Master of Education M1367

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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