Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Inclusive Education)
Postgraduate
2025
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Postgraduate
2025
On-campus/Online
From 2024 this program is available to domestic students at a reduced fee as a Commonwealth supported program.
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This graduate certificate is specifically designed for professional educators seeking to extend their expertise in inclusive education.
Build your capacity to lead the development of sustained school and community wellbeing and raise educational outcomes, and quality of life, for students with diverse learning needs.
When you study, classes are held outside of traditional working hours and during holiday periods to allow you to continue to work while you study. Courses can be studied online or face to face on campus.
Upon completion of this graduate certificate, you can gain full credit for all your studies towards the Master of Education. Other graduate certificates in this suite include:
You can stack one or two Graduate Certificates for full credit towards the Master of Education. You’ll then only have two courses left to complete your Masters (applicable to students eligible for Advanced Standing).
This qualification does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in South Australia.
This graduate certificate (four courses) focuses on inclusive education, positive wellbeing, culturally responsive pedagogies, and network theory in education. You’ll develop the cutting-edge, professional knowledge needed to create and implement forward-thinking inclusive learning initiatives in your educational setting.
Through critical analysis of contemporary inclusivity and special education issues, and collaboration with service providers including education, health, disability, mental health and government/community agencies, you’ll undertake rewarding research to raises educational outcomes and quality of life for students with diverse learning needs.
With curriculum informed by UniSA’s Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion you’ll learn the latest theory in the field. Build your capacity to demonstrate and lead the development of sustained school and community wellbeing.
As South Australia's largest tertiary provider of education degrees and World top 100 in Education1, we are well placed to help you realise your career goals in Education. Our courses are practical and real-world focused so you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your education setting immediately.
Informed by the latest research from the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion, this graduate certificate gives you access to some of the leading minds in the field. Leverage this access to UniSA research and industry experts to build your leadership capacity and propel your career.
Continue to work while you study - this graduate certificate is offered part time with the option to study on-campus or online.
Upon completion of this graduate certificate, you can gain full credit for all your studies towards the Master of Education (credit limits apply).
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This graduate certificate is designed for professional educators seeking to further their knowledge, qualifications and career in inclusive education.
Upon graduating you may consider education roles in schools such as:
You could also consider roles in government educational departments and other professional workplaces in wellbeing policy and curriculum development.
This qualification does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in South Australia.
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Available for students who are interested in undertaking specified activities with the aim of enhancing the overall student experience at UniSA.
Travel Grants are available to participate in our Study Overseas Programs. UniSA has agreement with over 80 institutions globally.
Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and spaces that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
The way you apply for UniSA will depend on the undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree you're interested in studying.
The majority of applications are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Check out more information on the SATAC website and follow the appropriate process for your degree of interest.
There are a small number of degrees that you need to apply for through direct application processes. The process you need to follow will be listed on the 'How to Apply' section of the degree homepage, but you'll also be taken to where you need to go if you hit the 'apply' button.
If you are interested in studying one of our 100% online degrees you'll need to apply directly to UniSA Online.
You can find more information about the application processes for UniSA on our How to Apply webpage.
If you're more interested in applying for a postgraduate degree by research, check out and follow the information in our step by step guide to applying.
Applications for all degrees will close ahead of study commencing, but the timelines may vary for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be guaranteed equal consideration is generally in very late November or early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers. More competitive degrees may not make any offers after the main offer round. Find more information on the Key Dates section of the SATAC website, but you can also call the Future Student Enquiries team for more information on 08 8302 376.
Many postgraduate by coursework degrees do not have set closing dates. The exceptions are highly competitive degrees, so it is best to check – either on the degree homepage on the SATAC website or by checking with our Future Student Enquiries team.
As most postgraduate applications are assessed as they are submitted and offers are continuous, there are no set closing dates for applications. Degrees can be filled and closed with little notice so it is best to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on a place. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquires team on (08) 8302 2376 or submit an enquiry.
You may be eligible for credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area and completed within a certain timeframe. Receiving credit or RPL will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree. You can read more about our pre-existing credit agreements through our online Credit Assessor. If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning (RPL) for this experience. Credit and RPL is assessed by the Program Director once you've received an offer, and you apply through UniSA's current student experts, Campus Central.
Future Student Enquiries welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your study options at UniSA. We can discuss degree information, entry requirements and pathways, applications, general career outcomes and student life, so you have the information to make the best study decision for your future. Head to our Book an Appointment webpage to find a date and time to speak with us, and take your next steps on journey to university study.