Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education (Early Childhood)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Writing, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Listening;
• TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 65 Speaking, 65 Writing, 65 Reading, 65 Listening;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 185 Speaking, 185 Writing, 185 Reading, 185 Listening;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening

Course Details

The Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education (Early Childhood) recognises the importance of inclusive education in today’s society, and the need for teachers with specialised expertise when teaching learners with diverse needs.

Our students are guided through the development of knowledge, skills and attributes that will empower them to teach in inclusive education classrooms and specialised settings. They will learn evidence-based strategies to support all learners in gaining access to participate and progress with their learning whilst establishing learning environments that promote positive wellbeing. In addition to becoming literacy and numeracy specialists, students will graduate from this course with the agency and confidence to apply and adapt their knowledge and skills across a range of contexts, working effectively with all learners in contemporary schools.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia; The Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education (Early Childhood) recognises the importance of inclusive education in today’s society, and the need for teachers with specialised expertise when teaching learners with diverse needs.

Our students are guided through the development of knowledge, skills and attributes that will empower them to teach in inclusive education classrooms and specialised settings. They will learn evidence-based strategies to support all learners in gaining access to participate and progress with their learning whilst establishing learning environments that promote positive wellbeing. In addition to becoming literacy and numeracy specialists, students will graduate from this course with the agency and confidence to apply and adapt their knowledge and skills across a range of contexts, working effectively with all learners in contemporary schools.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Inclusive and Specialised Education enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Your career

Education is a fast-growing sector, with a wide variety of job opportunities and long-term career prospects. Job growth of 19.8% is projected for Special Education Teachers over the next five years.

Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as educators in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.

Potential occupations include:

early childhood teacher

specialised or gifted education teacher

literacy/numeracy teacher/leader

tutor.

Potential employers include:

special education settings

early childhood educators: kindergartens, childcare or early learning centres

Government departments.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions.

Graduates can be assured that they will meet the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority employment requirements.