Postgraduate Coursework
Graduate Certificate of Inclusive Education
2021
The Graduate Certificate of Inclusive Education is designed for graduates with qualifications in relevant fields such as teaching, early childhood or allied health. The course is designed to enhance your working knowledge of inclusive education principles in the classroom.
During the course you will:
- Critically reflect on and revise your repertoire of practice to support the holistic development and inclusion of all students throughout their education
- Critically evaluate academic literature to expand and apply in-depth knowledge about policies, pedagogies and practices related to inclusive education
- Apply methods for fostering collaborative transdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships which support children¿s learning and engagement in early childhood settings, classrooms, schools and communities.
- Implement decision-making around curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to maximise learning outcomes for students.
This qualification prepares teachers and other professionals to work with students with special needs in education settings.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree in teaching, early childhood education or allied health (occupational therapy, speech pathology).
Essential requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
Course structure
This course uses a flexible delivery strategy, which includes face-to-face and/or online learning through lectures, workshops and seminars to support students develop knowledge in inclusive education pedagogies and practice. Students complete two core units that provide the framework for the course. Students then complete an elective in an area of interest. Students will complete a research unit to develop their teacher-researcher skills in a selected area and develop expertise in this chosen area of specialisation.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (3 units) |
30cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below. EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice EIE502 Promoting Positive Behaviour EIE503 Research Project in Inclusive Education |
| Specialist Electives (1 unit) |
10cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.
EST533 Primary Specialisation: Special Education, Language and Literacy |
| 40cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 in a standard part-time load. Students enrolling a reduced load should use the table as a guide for planning an individual program of study.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
2 units per semester (1-year completion)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice | CO | EIE502 Promoting Positive Behaviour | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | EIE503 Research Project in Inclusive Education | CO |
1 unit per semester (2-year completion)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice | CO | EIE502 Promoting Positive Behaviour | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | EIE503 Research Project in Inclusive Education | CO |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 in a standard part-time load. Students enrolling a reduced load should use the table as a guide for planning an individual program of study.
2 units per semester (1-year completion)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EIE502 Promoting Positive Behaviour | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice | CO | ||
| EIE503 Research Project in Inclusive Education | CO | ||
1 unit per semester (2-year completion)
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.