Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Specialist Inclusive Education equips qualified primary or secondary teachers with advanced knowledge of contemporary education issues and inclusive education practices within school systems.
Are you passionate about enabling all students to reach their full potential through an equitable standard of education?
Deakin's Master of Specialist Inclusive Education gives you the tools to instil positive teaching practices in the classroom and beyond. You'll gain highly specialised knowledge and skills to ensure the accessibility, participation and success for students with diverse educational needs.
The course explores the implementation of social justice policy and addresses topics of gender, sexuality, social class, race, ethnicity, disability and the intersections between them. You'll learn how to provide high-quality, inclusive education to students with disabilities and/or additional learning needs. Plus, you will graduate with advanced level, specialist skills that enable you to mentor other teachers and professionals involved in developing personalised, inclusive educational programs.
We maintain close links with the education sector - like the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) and Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) - to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed with industry and professional input. You'll be taught by staff with experience in the sector that are recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields - so you can be confident that what you learn at Deakin will be relevant to your teaching career.
Plus, our strong links to international universities, including the University of Sheffield (UK) and Aarhus University (Denmark), ensure you (and your career) benefit from a globally aligned approach to inclusive education.
Through a combination of theory, research and professional experience you will gain high-level critical thinking and evaluative research skills that are transferable across a variety of educational settings, including both mainstream and specialist schools. With increasingly diverse student populations driving the amalgamation of mainstream and specialist schools, this highly sought-after skill set will truly set you apart from your peers.
The contemporary need for teachers to successfully identify and address complex learning challenges in the classroom is growing.
As a graduate, you will be qualified to meet the Department of Education and Training (DET) requirements for employment related to special educational needs across a range of educational settings in Australia and overseas, including:
You'll be well prepared to take a critically reflective, research-oriented approach to your practice and better equipped to pursue leadership positions.
The course also presents a clear pathway for those looking to study a higher degree by research.
For more information go to 'DeakinTALENT'
The Master of Specialist Inclusive Education is typically 12 credit points.
The exact number of credit points you study depends on how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) - your professional experience and previous qualifications - which can save you time and money.
To be awarded a Master of Specialist Inclusive Education, students are required to successfully complete the following:
Option 1
2 credit points of research units (EDX701 and EDX707)
And
5 credit points of course elective units selected from ESP701, ECP711, ECP703, EIE704, ECM720, ECM723, IND720
[ECM720 replaces ECM712]
Option 2
4 credit points of research units including a 2 credit point research paper (EDX701, EDX712, EDX703, EDX704)
And
3 credit points of course elective units selected from ESP701, ECP711, ECP703, EIE704, ECM720, ECM723, IND720
Option 3
6 credit points of research units which include a minor thesis (EDX701, EDX712, EDX705 and EDX706)
And
1 credit point of Course Elective from List A
3
Core credit points
2
Professional experience credit points
7
Research pathway and Elective credit points
12
Total credit points
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.