Master of Education (Inclusive Education)
Master of Education (Inclusive Education)
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) employs a design thinking approach to address challenges faced by individuals with a range of additional learning needs. It emphasises problem-solving in education, underpinned by advanced theoretical knowledge and a person-centred perspective. This degree offers three distinct streams: autism, providing specialised knowledge and skills…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Education (Inclusive Education) employs a design thinking approach to address challenges faced by individuals with a range of additional learning needs. It emphasises problem-solving in education, underpinned by advanced theoretical knowledge and a person-centred perspective.
This degree offers three distinct streams: autism, providing specialised knowledge and skills in supporting autistic individuals; mental health, delivering tailored assistance for individuals facing mental health challenges; and learning differences, equipping you to support individuals with diverse learning needs. The course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership, and social justice, providing knowledge and skills to students to be empowered to enact change in program, policy, and project design.
Learning outcomes
Apply innovative solutions and evidence-based best practice to complex educational opportunities and challenges.
Proficiently 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.
Practise commitment to social justice to validate positive educational outcomes.
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.
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 non-governmental local and global education organisations.
Potential career paths
Education Lead
Disability Support Manager
Teacher Aide
Consultancy
Policy Development
Education Services
Community Development Project Officer
Research Officer
REQUIREMENTS
Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent..
OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
