The Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education is designed for education professionals who aspire to provide leadership in inclusive and specialised education, and advocacy for children and young people with special needs.
You'll have the opportunity to study a range of minors where you can develop expertise across a range of areas in inclusive and specialised education, or you can build a unique program of study featuring a broad selection of topics.
Gain the creative, caring, ethical, critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills needed to analyse provisions and practices relating to children and young people with special needs. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to design, implement and evaluate policies, programs and services relating to inclusive and specialised education.
Advance your career and become a skilled professional who is able to thrive in a range of diverse settings, and communicate and collaborate effectively and ethically with children, parents, carers and educators.
Fast-track your studies
Study a Master's degree in Inclusive and Specialised Education in just 1.5 years by choosing our accelerated mode.
Your experience counts
If you've studied at Flinders or another institution previously, or have time in teaching service, this could be recognised towards your Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education - meaning you could complete the degree in as little as 12 months! Find out more about how you can apply for recognition of prior learning, and reduce the length of time required to complete your qualification.
*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.
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Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2CM695 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees:
$4,622 (2025, Commonwealth supported place)
$22,200 (2024, Full fee paying)
Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2CM661 (Full fee paying)
2CM261 (Commonwealth supported place)
Annual indicative fees:
$4,622 (2025, Commonwealth supported place)
$22,200 (2024, Full fee paying)
Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
Bedford Park
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 105117C
Annual fees:
2025: $36,300
Why study the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education?
Our postgraduate education courses are designed to adapt to your needs and career goals, providing flexibility, versatility and diversity.
Choose from our wide range of topics across the following Minor programs of study or elect to complete one or more Minors to develop areas of expertise within your Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education degree. Completion of a Minor program of study, each comprised of four topics, will be recorded on your transcript.
Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.
Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.
*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.
^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.
A Master of Education from Flinders University is an asset recognised locally, nationally and internationally for anyone seeking, or furthering, a career in educational contexts.
Graduates will be equipped for careers in a wide range of settings, from schools and universities, to education departments and ministries, in Australia or abroad.
These courses can count towards professional learning.
These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher with Flinders.
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:
Master (2 year)
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Disability Studies, Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or closely related qualification.
Master (1.5 year)
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Teaching or closely related qualification.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in education, disability studies, psychology, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy or closely related discipline; or hold the Graduate Certificate in Inclusive and Specialised Education or closely related qualification.
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
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