Bachelor of
Education (Inclusive Education)

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Guaranteed Entry ATAR
N/A
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TAFE/VET
Advanced Diploma or above
Pathway options
Foundation Studies
IELTS
overall
N/A
Pearson
overall
N/A
English language requirements
English language requirements by country
SATAC
245241
CRICOS
Duration
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Deferrable: Yes
Start Dates
March
July
Annual Fees
2025 : Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
Delivery mode
None
Practical experience
Not available
Study abroad
Not available
Prerequisites
None
Assumed knowledge
None

Become an advocate for inclusive teaching and learning

The Bachelor of Education (Inclusive Education) at Flinders University qualifies you as a specialist inclusive education teacher, equipped to support students with diverse learning needs. Gain practical experience and develop inclusive teaching strategies to create accessible, supportive primary school classrooms.

You’ll also graduate qualified to teach in general primary settings, broadening your career options.

Step into a career in inclusive education

Australia’s primary schools are prioritising inclusive education, driving strong demand for skilled teachers. With a Bachelor of Education (Inclusive Education) from Flinders University, you’ll gain the expertise to support diverse learners and help every child succeed.

According to Jobs and Skills Australia, inclusive education is a key growth area, with significant teacher shortages—particularly in early childhood and primary education. This means excellent job prospects and long-term career stability for graduates.

Salary

$80K - $126K

typical salary in Australia

Job opportunities

1,095

in Australia, 2024

Inclusive Education Teacher (Primary school settings)

Inclusive education teachers collaborate with classroom educators to modify instructional strategies, develop individualised learning plans, and provide targeted support. They may work with students across various educational settings, including mainstream classrooms, special assistance schools, and specialised programs.

Primary School Teacher

This degree also qualifies you to teach in general primary school settings, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping young minds, teaching subjects like literacy, numeracy, social sciences, and physical education.

Primary school teachers foster students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through various teaching techniques and materials. Their responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a positive learning environment.

Salary

$80K - $126K

typical salary in Australia

Job opportunities

2,276

in Australia, 2024

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 | Seek Australia, 2024 | SA Department for Education pay rates

Education Consultant 

Education Consultants provide expert advice to educational institutions on curriculum development, teaching strategies, and policy implementation. They may specialise in areas like digital learning, special education, or educational leadership.

Curriculum Developer 

Curriculum developers design and implement educational programs and materials that meet the needs of students and align with educational standards.

Learning Support Officer 

Learning support officers assist teachers in the classroom, providing additional support to students who need help with their learning.

What will you study to start your career in inclusive education?

Your degree combines core topics, hands-on experience through professional placements, and elective topics in an approved area of your choice, with a focus on inclusive strategies, curriculum development, and evidence-based practices. Students will gain practical experience and complete a capstone project to prepare for teacher registration.

In your first year, you’ll study core topics building a foundation of education knowledge. 

Year 1 - Core topics

Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Inclusive Education
  • Language Development and Early Reading
  • Support in Inclusive Education
  • Teaching Learners with Complex Needs
  • Expressive Arts
  • Enabling Learning

In your second year, you'll study core topics and get hands-on experience with placement opportunities and build industry connections.

Year 2 - Core topics

Your second year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Evidence-Based Practices for Autism
  • Psychology for Children and Adolescents
  • Primary Mathematics
  • Indigenous Pedagogy
  • Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 
  • Professional Experience*

*A placement (period of professional experience) where you'll work in real classrooms (or other educational settings) as part of your teacher training.

In your third year, you'll study core topics and get hands-on experience with placement opportunities and undertake an industry project.

Year 3 - Core topics

Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Learning and Teaching Primary Science
  • Inclusive Teaching Practices
  • Planning for Students with Numeracy Difficulties
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Effective Writing Instruction
  • Professional Experience*

*A placement (period of professional experience) where you'll work in real classrooms (or other educational settings) as part of your teacher training.

In your fourth year, you'll study core topics and your choice of two option topics. You'll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities and undertake an industry project.

Year 4 - Core topics

Your fourth year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • The Professional Educator
  • Literacy in Inclusive Classroom
  • Digital Literacy and Numeracy
  • Neurodiversity in the Classroom
  • Professional Experience
  • Choice of an Internship OR
  • 2 option or elective topics  

*A placement (period of professional experience) where you'll work in real classrooms (or other educational settings) as part of your teacher training.

Accreditation or Professional Recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. 

Boost your knowledge with an Honours in Education.

Deepen your expertise and research skills with an Honours year in Education. Specialise in areas such as early childhood, gifted education, special education, leadership, wellbeing, and more. You'll complete an independent research project under expert supervision, preparing you for leadership roles, research careers or postgraduate study. 

Majors include: Higher Education, Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health, Leadership and Management, Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment, Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice.

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No.1 in SA
in Education & Training for learner engagement, learning resources and student support.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Top 200
in the world for Education.

(2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities)

No.1 in SA
in Education & Training for
full-time employment, overall educational experience and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

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Learn from the experts.

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Course Coordinator
Dr Raj Brij

Dr. Raj Brij brings nearly 30 years of experience in inclusive and specialised education to his role as Course Coordinator. He possesses expertise in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), promoting academic, behavioural, and social-emotional development for all learners. His work spans diverse student populations, including those on the autism spectrum, students with intellectual disabilities, and individuals with behavioural challenges. Dr. Brij is deeply committed to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of ability.

Associate Professor Joss Rankin

Associate Professor Joss Rankin leads the Education programs at Flinders University. Drawing on his experience teaching in schools across South Australia and the UK, Joss brings hands-on expertise and a passion for learning in natural environments. 
Joss is committed to meaningful, student-centred learning and is actively involved in education and outdoor networks, helping shape future educators through real-world, engaging experiences.

Gain real world experience.

Connect with industry through practical experience placements. Flinders has strong partnerships with school sport and health settings. With over 80 days of school placements and a focus on real-world teaching strategies, you’ll graduate ready to work in diverse settings—urban, regional, public, or independent - preparing you for a rewarding and future-focused teaching career.

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Undertake extensive professional experience placements (minimum 80 days) in a variety of primary school settings.
  • Develop vital practical skills such as relationship building, educational planning, technology use and community innovation.
  • Learn to engage in transformational, innovative and creative teaching practices.
  • Develop considered, relational skills for working with children, their families, community members and professional colleagues.

A Working with Children Check, and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care Certificate must be completed before undertaking a placement in your first semester.

Financial Support while you're on placement?

You could be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Placement - up to $331.65 per week.*

Begins July 2025 | Teaching, Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery

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*Terms and conditions and eligibility criteria apply

Financial support 

- 35 Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) Scholarships, valued at $5000, will be available for students commencing in 2025.  Find out more

- The Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program provides up to $40,000 to new undergraduate teacher education students. Find out more

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Frequently asked questions.

Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.

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In South Australia, graduates of a Bachelor of Education (Inclusive Education) are eligible to teach in both mainstream and special education settings. They can support students with diverse learning needs in general classrooms or teach in special education schools.

To teach, graduates must also meet the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRBSA) requirements, which include:

  • completing an accredited teacher education program
  • registering with the TRBSA
  • demonstrating competency in professional teaching standards.

This ensures they are qualified to support diverse learners across educational settings.

The world will always need teachers and educators, and projections of teacher employment reflect this. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, the following teaching jobs are set to increase from May 2024 - 2034:

Special education teachers by 10.6%
Early childhood teachers by 8.6%
Primary school teachers by 8.5%
Middle school teachers by 8.7%
Secondary school teachers by 8.4%

(Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 Employment projections to 2034)

Yes, all of these degrees include compulsory placements. These placements are a full-time commitment for their duration.

In some cases, there are opportunities to do more than the minimum required days to be eligible for registration, giving students extended workplace experience before completing their degree.

There are also opportunities to undertake rural and remote placements with potential funding available.  

From July 2025, there will also be opportunity for paid placements in some disciplines, including education. Find out more here.

According to the SA Department of Education, the average annual salary for a school teacher in South Australia typically falls within the range of $80,000 to $126,000.

Special education is a specialised support program for students with disability or additional needs in any educational settings (it is not a separate building or setting-it is a program).

Inclusive education specifically refers to supportingall students -regardless of ability to earn together in the same setting, i.e., mainstream classrooms, to access the same curriculum.

Inclusive teaching refers to the strategies and pedagogies educators use to meet diverse learning needs, creating a supportive and accessible environment for all students.  

In Australia, inclusive education aligns with the Disability Standards for Education and promotes equity in schooling.

Yes, there is strong demand for qualified educators in special and inclusive education across Australia. With a national focus on supporting diverse learners and implementing inclusive practices, job opportunities exist in mainstream schools, specialist schools, support units, and education policy roles. The Australian Government’s Jobs and Skills Australia highlights education and training as a sector with stable growth, and states are investing in inclusive teaching initiatives to attract and retain skilled professionals.

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 97.85 99.35
Median rank to receive an offer 77.13 81.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer 60.95 70.05

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 75 24%
Vocational education and training (VET) study 13 4%
Work and life experience 15 5%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 134 43%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) 24 8%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 30 10%
International Students 18 6%
All students 309 100%