Master of Special and Inclusive Education

Enhance your skills in special and inclusive education.

This program builds upon your existing education or heath qualifications. The program blends theory, research, practice, reflection and innovation with an emphasis on applying best-practice evidence-based approaches to support the learning and development of people with disability and/or additional need.

A Graduate Certificate in Special and Inclusive Support, Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Disability Support, Graduate Certificate in Emotional and Behavioural Support in Education and a Graduate Certificate in High Potential and Gifted Education are also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Study at a time and pace that works for you with our flexible learning options. Take control of your professional future by choosing one of four specialisations:

This program is for:

what you will study

The Master of Special and Inclusive Education covers a range of general and specialised courses driven around your passion for supporting the learning outcome of students with a diverse range of abilities and disabilities. This program will have immeasurable value for those in the teaching and learning sector.

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Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Upon completion, qualified educators will be equipped with skills and knowledge to assess student need, ability, and address identified learning difficulties or challenge-specific areas. Career pathways include inclusive or specialist support education settings, early childhood intervention services and disability support.

For graduates with a prior degree in an allied health related field – you can be part of a brighter future in community and disability support services.

Please note the program does not provide a pre-service teaching qualification.

Education Administration, Leadership and Teaching roles include:

• Special and inclusive education teachers
• School-based executive positions – i.e. Assistant Principal Special Education, Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support.

Non teaching roles include:

• Educational administrator
• Disability support worker.

Career pathways for those with an allied health degree include:

• Special care worker
• Therapeutic support staff.