Degree overview

Learn to meet the special and inclusive support needs of children and young people.

This program will prepare you to successfully meet the needs of children and young people with disability and/or additional need in education settings.

Career opportunities

Your learning journey will empower you to apply research-based strategies to your curriculum or professional context.

Upon completion, qualified educators will be equipped with skills and knowledge to assess student need, ability, and address identified learning difficulties or challenge-specific areas. Career pathways include inclusive and specialist education settings, behaviour and emotional support services, or early childhood intervention services.

For graduates with a prior degree in an allied health related field – you can be part of a brighter future in community or disability support services.

Please note the program does not provide a pre-service teaching qualification.

Graduate Certificate in Special and Inclusive Support

Program Code 40268

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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Program Code 40268

This criteria is based on a domestic student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40268

This criteria is based on a international student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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What you will study

Choose four courses, from a selection of eight, that will support your skill development across a range of disability support areas. These include:

  • Policy, administration and collaboration in special and inclusive education,
  • Challenging behaviour and positive support,
  • Educating students with developmental diversity,
  • Critical reflections in special and inclusive education settings.
  • Education of Students with Learning Difficulties
  • Introduction to Challenging Behaviour and Positive SupportEDUC6088 Teaching Methods and Techniques in Special and Inclusive Education
  • Supporting Communication Skills
  • Critical Reflections in Special and Inclusive Education Settings
  • Research in Inclusive Education.

The Graduate Certificate in Special and Inclusive Support is a pathway to the Master of Special and Inclusive Education with a specialisation in General Special Education.

2025 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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How to apply

How to apply

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Applications to study are now open.

Review the information below and submit your application now.

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Before you get started

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

  1. Review the Program Handbook.
  2. Review the Admission Requirements.
  3. Review the Program fees and costs.
  4. Decide on your preferred commencement date.

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.


You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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Scholarships

Scholarships

If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.

Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.

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