Master of Education (Inclusive Literacies)

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 Literacy) is designed as a specialisation for teachers, experienced professional educators, education administrators and policy makers, and anyone involved in addressing reading and literacy issues.

This course is designed to prepare education professionals to focus on critical issues in literacy including diagnosis and intervention, and how to address reading literacy in a culturally and linguistically diverse context. You will develop advanced skills and knowledge that you can apply to extend your professional practice.

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: 1.5 Years full time, 3 Years part-time

Recommended study pattern

To graduate with this qualification, a student must satisfactorily complete 12 subjects. Ten core subjects and 2 Electives of 10 credit points each, for a combined course total of 120 credit points.

Award requirements

To graduate with this qualification, a student must satisfactorily complete 12 subjects. 10 core subjects and 2 Electives of 10 credit points each, for a combined course total of 120 credit points. 

The Master of Education (Inclusive Literacies) would normally be undertaken over 1.5 years full time study or 3 years part time study

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $30,618

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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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.

Standard English language requirements apply.

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.

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.