Graduate Diploma of Education (Inclusive Education)
Postgraduate
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Focus on unique learners and grow your education skillset
Upskill in this specialised area of education theory and practice. You’ll explore strategies for people with additional learning needs. Support autistic individuals and learners with mental health conditions. Strive for inclusion and social justice.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Diploma of Education (Inclusive Education)
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:
- Evaluate evidence-based best practice to drive project-based educational transformation.
- Apply innovative solutions to complex educational opportunities and challenges.
- Interpret technology initiatives to improve local and global educational practice.
- Model inclusive leadership to impact change in a professional learning context.
- Demonstrate mastery of the person-centred approach in a diverse range of education contexts.
- Use 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 Graduate Diploma of Education (Inclusive Education) 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.
This course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership and social justice, empowering you to enact change in program, policy and project design.
Through an inclusive lense 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: 1 Year full time, 2 Years part-time.
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Diploma in Education Inclusive Education) course structure is comprised of 8 subjects (160 credit points). The course of study consists of 8 core and 0 elective subjects at 10 credit points each.
Award requirements
To graduate with this qualification, a student must satisfactorily complete 8 core subjects (10 credit points each) for a combined course total of 80 credit points.
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Indicative total fee $23,680
The amount shown here is 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 include:
- 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
You will be prepared 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 local and global non-governmental education organisations.
Potential career paths:
- Education Lead
- Teacher Aide
- Consultancy
- Policy Development
- Education Services
- Community Development Project Officer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
---|---|---|
Education Advisers and Reviewers | $93K to $120K | Up 19.2% |
School Principals | N/A^ | Up 19% |
^ There is no data available