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- Develop specialist knowledge and skills in supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities in inclusive classrooms and schools.
- Ideal if you are an educator wanting to gain specialist knowledge to better support learners.
- Build capability to support children and adolescents with learning, social, and behavioural difficulties through inclusive practice and relevant adjustments.
- Make an even bigger impact by studying a course that aligns with your career path, whether you're leading from the front of a classroom or driving change beyond it.
- If you’re a qualified teacher, fast-track your career by completing this course in just one year, provided you meet our entry requirements.
- Study on campus or online for flexibility while you work.
Highlights
- Develop specialist knowledge and skills in supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities in inclusive classrooms and schools.
- Ideal if you are an educator wanting to gain specialist knowledge to better support learners.
- Build capability to support children and adolescents with learning, social, and behavioural difficulties through inclusive practice and relevant adjustments.
- Make an even bigger impact by studying a course that aligns with your career path, whether you're leading from the front of a classroom or driving change beyond it.
- If you’re a qualified teacher, fast-track your career by completing this course in just one year, provided you meet our entry requirements.
Why choose this course?
The Inclusive Education major is ideal for teachers and allied professionals who wish to gain knowledge of the theories, current research and implications for instructional practice related to supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
This course is designed to build knowledge and capability aligned with genuine inclusion, as opposed to segregated models that do not uphold the human right to inclusive education.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Subsidised fees available
This course is one of many Commonwealth Supported Places QUT have secured to make postgraduate study more affordable and accessible. Make an even bigger difference by studying a course that is in tune with your classroom and career.
Why choose this course?
The Inclusive Education major is ideal for teachers and allied professionals who wish to gain knowledge of the theories, current research and implications for instructional practice related to supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
This course is designed to build knowledge and capability aligned with genuine inclusion, as opposed to segregated models that do not uphold the human right to inclusive education.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Learn from the best
QUT’s teaching staff collectively represent a diverse range of education knowledge, skills and experiences. Many of these educators are talented researchers in QUT’s Centre for Inclusive Education, with a strong passion for reducing exclusion and increasing inclusion to provide all children and young people with equitable opportunities to learn and develop.
The Inclusive Education major in the Graduate Certificate in Education will draw on your prior experience, and build your knowledge to:
- understand best practice in inclusive education.
- strengthen your ability to lead the implementation of evidence-based inclusive practice.
- develop skills in the design of multi-tiered systems of support and reasonable adjustments to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in consultation with learners and in collaboration with parents, allied health professionals and teacher aides.
- critically evaluate professional practices that support the creation of positive, safe and supportive learning environments for all learners.
Alternatively, you can study a fully customisable Graduate Certificate in Education by choosing units tailored to your interests and needs.
Flexible delivery
You may study the course full-time or part-time. You can study on campus, online or select a blended approach to suit you. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments to enable you to participate fully, receive expert guidance and support, and be in regular contact with expert teaching staff.
Careers and outcomes
This course is designed to prepare teachers and allied professionals with the knowledge and experience they need in order to best support the learning, social and behavioural needs of diverse learners in inclusive classrooms.
Course articulation
You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Education does not lead to teacher registration. If you are seeking a teaching qualification, the Bachelor of Education, or Master of Teaching may be suitable for you. Explore course options here.
Course articulation
You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.
Course articulation
You have the option to further your studies with a Master of Education. In the Master of Education you can choose to continue online study or consider face-to-face studies at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $2,400 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $18,900 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: CSP $2,400 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $17,400 per year part-time (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance