Education (Inclusive and Specialised Education)

Are you passionate about ensuring children and young people with special educational needs receive an equitable and high-quality education?

Inclusive and specialised education courses at Flinders promote the educational entitlement of all learners, in particular those with disabilities, learning difficulties and those who are intellectually gifted. Studying at Flinders will extend your professional skills and build research-informed knowledge and understanding that will enable you to implement and lead inclusive and specialised educational processes and practices in your schools and sites.

Quick Facts
Duration:	2 years
Start Date:	March July
Tuition Fee:	$33,000
Location:	Bedford Park, Australia
CRICOS code:	105117C
Delivery mode:	On campus/ Online

Open to both teachers and members of professions other than teaching who wish to expand their professional expertise into the area of inclusive and specialised education.

There is no better time to become an educator who can make a positive difference for diverse students in a range of educational settings.

What you will study

In the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education you can select from a range of topics and minor programs of study to shape the degree according to your needs and interests. The course addresses all facets of inclusive and specialised education within multi-tiered systems of support, including:

evidence-based ‘universal’ practices to promote academic achievement, positive behaviour and wellbeing for all students;
more intensive, targeted supports for students at-risk or experiencing difficulties, when and how this support is needed; and
personalised programming for students with more complex, specialised needs.

“I had a nice relationship with all my lecturers. They were committed to helping you out with everything, especially if you showed that you cared about your work. Uni organised for me to go to Flinders Partners to work on software for innovation management. I was so pleased when they offered me a full-time position.”

Nadine Saadi // Flinders University student

Careers

A Master degree from Flinders University is an asset recognised locally, nationally and internationally for anyone seeking and/or furthering a career in educational contexts.

Graduates will be equipped with knowledge and skills to lead design and inclusive and specialised education in a variety of settings, such as inclusive classrooms, specialised educational settings, and community programs.

Potential occupations:

Special/gifted education classroom teacher
Inclusive or special education coordinator in a school or site
Special education support roles
Gifted education support roles
Community roles in special needs settings

Potential employers:

Schools and education sites in all education sectors nationally and internationally
Community organisations and Local Councils who employ graduates with special education qualifications.