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
2013
Master of Special Education
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2- 3 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Bendigo
- 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.
- Prerequisite
- Bachelor of Education, Honours degree, four-year teaching qualification or specialised Graduate Diploma.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $14 690 for 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
- 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
2013
Master of Special Education (049908G)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 20 860
- Campus
- Bendigo
- 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. Bendigo
- 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. Bendigo
- Professional recognition
- The qualification is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching when combined with an approved teaching qualification. Bendigo
- Full course details
- 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.
Your study experience
Special education placements
You must complete two special education placements negotiated with and organised by the University.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Education or focus on staff in Special education.
Special education events
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