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A specialist special education stream in the Master of Education designed to address the increasing demands for knowledge and skills in teaching children and adults with special needs.The stream covers a wide range of topics, e.g. autism spectrum disorders, emotional and behavioural disabilities, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, learning assistance, assistive technology as well as inclusive education. The Masters of Education in Special Education is designed both for teachers in mainstream schools who wish to facilitate inclusion of students with disabilities, as well as for those who want to work as special educators in specialised settings.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
One-year fast-track program
A four-year bachelors degree or combined degree in education (including professional experience or practicum) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
A recognised bachelors degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
A bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.
1.5-year program
A bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, OR
A bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% plus three years relevant professional experience** and development, OR
An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
Two-year program
A bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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