All teachers have a responsibility to understand diversity and teach in ways that are inclusive of all students. Through this course, you’ll gain specialist knowledge in order to assist in negotiating the complexity of supporting students with a diverse range of abilities and backgrounds.
You’ll be able to identify and understand diverse learning needs, as well as develop and implement strategies to enhance learning outcomes for these students. The focus will be on inclusion and diversity – learning in the classroom for all students.
This major is offered in the Graduate Certificate of Education for primary and secondary teachers and educators to upskill in Inclusive Education.
3 reasons to study Inclusive and Special Needs Education at Murdoch
Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.
Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
You’ll have dedicated Student Success Advisors to help you along your postgraduate journey.
What you’ll learn
Evidence-based practices and strategies
Understanding diversity and inclusion
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Inclusion and learning difficulties
Policy and legislation implications
Hyflex learning strategies
Your future career
Murdoch graduates are employed in government and non-government schools and other education related occupations across Australia and throughout the world. This graduate certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge required to teach diversity, inclusion and special needs education.
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate may apply for admission to the Master of Education (Coursework) and have this accredited towards that qualification.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
Murdoch Campus (South Street) - Perth
90 South Street,
Murdoch,
Western Australia,
6150, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
Murdoch Campus (South Street) - Perth
90 South Street,
Murdoch,
Western Australia,
6150, Australia
Bachelor of Education (AQF Level 7) or equivalent OR a bachelor degree from any discipline (AQF level 7) and at least 2 years full time (or equivalent) of teaching experience in the education sector.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 191 Overall with 185 Reading, Writing and 200 Speaking, Listening; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 76 Overall for Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening; Test of English as a Foreign Language Ð IBT (TOEFL IBT): 102 Overall with 24 for Reading, Writing and 29 for Speaking, Listening.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Murdoch’s creative approach to education gives students the support and opportunities to think critically and forge their own career pathways.
