Master of Inclusive Education

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This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

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Key information

Study mode and sessions

Online
Next session start: July 14, 2025
Session 1 : March 3, 2025
Online
Session 2 : July 14, 2025
Online
Session 3 : November 17, 2025
Online

Duration

Minimum time - 1 year(s)
Maximum time - 2 year(s)

Entry score

TBA

Indicative fees

Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):

Full-time - $4,608.00 pa
Part-time - $2,304.00 pa

Course points and codes

Credit Points: 64
AQF: Level 9
Cricos:

Additional information

  • Course specific scholarship

Postgrad study just got a whole lot more affordable. Save up to 82 per cent with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). Limited places available.

Why study with us?

The Master of Inclusive Education prepares you to teach, collaborate, consult, advocate and evaluate in an inclusive education environment.

Practical focus

Learn about Australian and international inclusive education policy and practice, and examine the social, moral, cultural, legal, educational and political influences on the development of inclusive education practices. Choose from teaching, project and leadership strands depending on your career goals. You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience implementing curriculum projects, designing instructional plans for special needs children and using diverse assessment procedures.

Study your way

You'll study your inclusive education master's online, giving you the freedom to choose when and where you complete your degree. You'll have access to a wide range of online study materials, academic support and communication tools.

Join our community

You'll learn from leading educators who have made substantial contributions to research and curriculum development over many years. The Master of Inclusive Education is the ideal postgraduate master's level program for those who are looking to upgrade their qualifications in special education, inclusive education or sensory disabilities for Sponsored Training Education Programs.

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Career opportunities

Charles Sturt University's Master of Inclusive Education positions you as a skilled inclusive educator who can act as an agent of change in any work context. You'll have the expertise to take up roles such as special education teacher, social worker, youth worker, disability support worker, curriculum designer, community liaison officer and early childhood intervention specialist.

    What you will study

    For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

    Intensive school

    Online students may need to attend an online or on campus intensive school for certain subjects. Intensive schools offer face-to-face or virtual lectures, tutorials and practicals to give you a deeper understanding of your subject content.

    The course consists four core subjects, three electives and a capstone subjects. Students can complete a non-specialised option or an course with a specialisation in Advanced Practice or Leadership.

    Core subjects32 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    ESS422Assessment and Evaluation for Learning8 credit pts
    ESS423Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment8 credit pts
    ESS426Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School8 credit pts
    ESS440Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom8 credit pts
    Capstone subject is the final subject undertaken. Students selecting a specialisation should take the capstone subject included in their specialisation.

    Capstone subject8 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Capstone subject is the final subject undertaken. Students selecting a specialisation should take the capstone subject included in their specialisation.
    EPT505Inclusive Education Practicum8 credit pts
    OR
    ESS528Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings8 credit pts
    Students selecting the non-specialised course select three subjects from the following electives:

    Restricted electives24 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Students selecting the non-specialised course select three subjects from the following electives:
    EEB504Data-Informed Practice8 credit pts
    ESS512Programming for Students with High Support Needs8 credit pts
    ESS513Meeting the Needs of Students with Communication Difficulties8 credit pts
    ESS516Mathematics Difficulties: Prevention and Intervention8 credit pts
    ESS518Reading Difficulties: Prevention and Intervention8 credit pts
    ESS540Designing the Inclusive School8 credit pts
    ESS599Inclusive Education Legislation, Policy and Resourcing8 credit pts
    Students selecting a specialisation complete a their capstone subject and three electives as follows:

    Specialisation32 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Students selecting a specialisation complete a their capstone subject and three electives as follows:
    AP0001Advanced Practice32 credit pts
    OR
    LH0001Leadership32 credit pts

    Indicative enrolment pattern

    Full-time
    Session 1 (February/March) Intake
    Year 1 - Session 1
    ESS422 Assessment and Evaluation for Learning
    ESS440 Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    Year 1 - Session 2
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    EPT505 Inclusive Education Practicum OR ESS528 Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings (final subject)

    Session 2 (July) Intake
    Year 1 - Session 2
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    Year 2 - Session 1
    ESS422 Assessment and Evaluation for Learning
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    ESS440 Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom
    EPT505 Inclusive Education Practicum OR ESS528 Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings (final subject)

    Session 3 (November) Intake
    Year 1 - Session 3
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    Year 2 - Session 1
    ESS422 Assessment and Evaluation for Learning
    ESS440 Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    EPT505 Inclusive Education Practicum OR ESS528 Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings (final subject)


    Part-time
    Session 1 (February/March) Intake
    Year 1 - Session 1
    ESS422 Assessment and Evaluation for Learning
    ESS440 Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom

    Year 1 - Session 2
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School

    Year 2 - Session 1
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    Year 2 - Session 2
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    EPT505 Inclusive Education Practicum OR ESS528 Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings (final subject)

    Session 2 (July) Intake
    Year 1 - Session 2
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School

    Year 2- Session 1
    ESS422 Assessment and Evaluation for Learning
    ESS440 Teaching and Learning in the Differentiated Classroom

    Year 2 - Session 2
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    Year 3 - Session 1
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    EPT505 Inclusive Education Practicum OR ESS528 Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings (final subject)

    Session 3 (November) Intake
    Year 1 - Session 3
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School

    Year 2 - Session 1
    ESS423 Designing and Managing the Inclusive Learning Environment
    ESS426 Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School

    Year 2 - Session 2
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    Year 3 - Session 1
    Restricted Elective or Specialisation

    EPT505 Inclusive Education Practicum OR ESS528 Designing Program Evaluation for Inclusive Education Settings (final subject)

    Graduation requirements

    As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

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    • Fees calculated based on 1 year of full-time study (ETSL).
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    • Subject to annual increase each year.

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    Entry requirements

    Selection rank:

    TBA

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    • Bachelor of Education or AQF equivalent from an approved tertiary institution and a minimum of one year professional experience in a related field of study;
      OR
    • Bachelor of Education (Honours) or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution and a minimum of one-year professional experience in a related field of study;
      OR
    • Bachelor's degree or AQF equivalent from an approved tertiary institution with an end‐on integrated professional qualification (such as a Graduate Diploma, Bachelor of Teaching Secondary) in teaching, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or psychology and a minimum of one year professional experience in related field of study;
      OR
    • An other qualifications and/or work experience deemed to be AQF equivalent; and complete any additional qualifying subjects or course prescribed by the Faculty. 

    Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

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