What is a Master of Education (Inclusive Literacies)?
The Master of Education (Inclusive Literacies) is designed as a specialisation for teachers, experienced professional educators, education administrators and policy makers, and anyone involved in addressing reading and literacy issues.Learning outcomes
- Apply innovative solutions and evidence-based best practice to complex educational opportunities and challenges.
- 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.
- 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.
This is an AQF Level 9 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd.
*For more details on international student study options.

Career opportunities
This degree will prepare you 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
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Disability Support Manager
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Teacher Aide
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Education Consultant
Average salary: $95,000 - $128,729

Subjects and units
Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Electives
Requirements
Core subjects
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Technology and Education | TED403
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Educational Contexts and Professional Identities | ECP404
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Design Thinking | EEDUSD402
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Social Justice in Action | EEDUSD400
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Contemporary Literacy Practices | EEDUSD505
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Inclusive Literacy Practices | EEDUSD503
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Assessment and Response to Literacy | EEDUSD504
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Understanding Neurodiversity | EEDUSD500
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Core subjects
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Critical Literature Review | RES611
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Developing the Research Proposal | RES612
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Elective subjects
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Dyslexia | DYX403
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Person Centred - Autism | EEDUSD401
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Innovation for Education | IED402
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Business Communications | MGT502
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Social Enterprise | DSGN6031
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Social Behaviour and Cultural Factors in Public Health | PUBH6000
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Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation | PUBH6007
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Coaching and Positive Psychology | CPP614
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Methodology and Design | RES613
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Preliminary Research Thesis | RES614
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Selfcare and Developing Resilience | SDR404
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Supporting Positive Learning Environments | SPL404
International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. For more information, visit Study in Australia.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.
Entry details
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Domestic
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International
Fees
Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.
FEE-HELP
Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
Scholarships
If you are truly passionate about education, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of education scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the education industry:Admission criteria
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University
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An equivalent overseas higher education qualification.
Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and three yeas of relevant professional experience includes those who are currently working in education-related fields and teachers holding alternative qualifications.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.Fees
Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.
Fee payment
Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.
Scholarships
We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.Admission criteria
Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.How to apply

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Frequently asked questions
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