Special and Inclusive Education degrees

Our inclusive education courses at UniSQ are designed to extend your specialist knowledge, experience and skills to facilitate the inclusion of all learners, particularly those with disabilities and additional learning needs. You will learn how to support general education teachers to develop personalised programs to give students with diverse learning needs the support they require to succeed in their studies.

A special education teacher course covers various areas, including positive behaviour support, autism, differentiation, learning difficulties, well-being, trauma, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). 

After graduating with a special education degree, you’ll be able to develop and implement individualised programs for students with diverse learning needs. Career outcomes include opportunities within special and inclusive education. You can also pursue careers within the disability sector, training sector, human services and community-based government organisations.

Graduating with a special needs education course at UniSQ will qualify you to develop and implement individualised programs for students with diverse learning needs, whether they require positive behaviour support, have a disability or other learning needs.  

To qualify for a Graduate Certificate of Education in Special Education or Graduate Diploma of Education, you must have completed an Australian Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an education-related discipline. After completing a Graduate Certificate of Education, students can apply for the Master of Education.

A PhD is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in industry, academia or government, specialising in special and inclusive education. A Bachelor honours degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours, an Australian university Master's degree or other qualifications and/or experiences equivalent to First or Second class Honours will qualify you for a PhD. 

UniSQ is renowned for its flexible courses that cater to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a high school graduate or looking to switch careers later in life, UniSQ has online or part-time courses available to cater to your needs. Our flexible ways to study mean you can manage your competing priorities with ease.

Discover our education and teaching disciplines including:

• Early Childhood
• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Career Development
• Counselling in Education.