Master of Education (Inclusive Education) Advanced
Postgraduate
TUA-EDI-MAS 2025Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
Delve into contemporary learning practices for unique learners
Take a person-centred approach to education. Explore advanced strategies for people with additional learning needs. You’ll cover autistic learners, mental health, and more. Choose from more research-based electives and grow your analytical skills.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 24 months
- Total subjects
- 16
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Master of Education (Inclusive Education) Advanced
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Apply innovative solutions and evidence-based best practice to complex educational opportunities and challenges.
- Implement design thinking, research skills and technology initiatives to improve local and global educational practice.
- Justify and communicate complex educational problems to optimise inclusive teamwork.
- Model inclusive leadership to impact change in a professional learning context.
- Demonstrate mastery of the person-centred approach to a diverse range of education contexts.
- Apply specialised knowledge and skills to design and evaluate inclusive learning environments.
- Analyse diverse sources of data to inform and assess stakeholders' learning across diverse educational contexts.
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) (Advanced) provides the opportunity for existing teachers, education practitioners or other professionals to upskill, enhance research ability and develop proficiency in specific areas of education theory and practice. The course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership and social justice, providing knowledge and skills that empower you to enact change in program, policy and project design.
Inclusive Education
Through an inclusive lens this course has a strong focus on supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health conditions. A person-centred approach is used throughout this course to help introduce the skills required when supporting individuals with a range of additional learning needs. This course is informed by current evidence based research and pedagogy, and consultation with neurodivergent communities.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 2 Years full time, 4 Years part-time.
Recommended study pattern
The Master of Education course structure is comprised of 16 subjects (160 credit points). The course of study consists of 10 core and 6 elective subjects at 10 credit points each.
Award requirements
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) (Advanced) course structure is comprised of 16 subjects (160 credit points). The course of study consists of 10 core and 6 elective subjects at 10 credit points each.
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) (Advanced) would normally be undertaken over 2 years full time study or 4 years part time study.
Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$21,312
Indicative total fee $42,624
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change.
Entry requirements for this course includes:
- AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University; OR
- An equivalent overseas higher education qualification; OR
- Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and three yeas of relevant professional experience includes those who are currently working in education-related fields and teachers holding alternative qualifications.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning.
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning.
Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience.
Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
This degree will prepare you for advanced career options within the education profession, in leadership and management, lead teacher, education policy and consultancy, or academia roles. You will have career opportunities within governmental education departments and non-governmental local and global education organisations.
Potential career paths:
- Disability Support Manager
- Teacher Aide
- Education Consultant.