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Special education

Why study Special education?

The Master of Special Education is for graduate teachers who would like to gain the knowledge and skills for work in special education. We facilitate professional knowledge to improve learning outcomes for students who experience learning difficulties or disabilities. You may complete subjects in this program online, on campus or at summer school intensives.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for any school position related to student administration, student welfare, social justice, supporting students with disabilities or the differentiated curriculum. Roles include year level coordinators disability or integration advisor, student welfare advisor, transition coordinator, behaviour management advisor and learning support teachers.

Courses

Local students

Special education courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Master of Special Education	Bendigo	1 year full-time or 2- 3 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Special Education continued… Course description This course promotes an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students at risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. Prerequisite Bachelor of Education, Honours degree, four-year teaching qualification or specialised Graduate Diploma. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $12,610 per 120 credit points. Additional information Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 15 February for Semester 1 and 9 July for Semester 2. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Professional recognition The course is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for candidates with an accredited general teaching qualification. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Special Education (Master)Bendigo

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Special education international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Master of Special Education (049908G)	Bendigo	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$20 860
Master of Special Education continued… Year 2013 Course description This course promotes an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students at risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Academic entry requirements An approved Australian four-year Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree, an approved four year teaching qualification or a specialised Graduate Diploma, or approved international equivalent. Candidates with an Australian three-year Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent are eligible to apply for a two-year program consisting of the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) together with the Master of Special Education. Professional recognition The qualification is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching when combined with an approved teaching qualification. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Special Education (Master)Bendigo

How to apply?

Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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