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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Special and Inclusive Education)

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate diploma develops specialist capability for teaching in inclusive and special education settings. You’ll build skills to support learners with additional needs, address learning difficulties, and manage behaviour to create effective classroom environments. The course combines core and elective study to extend professional knowledge and leadership readiness. This is a Graduate Diploma in Education & Teaching focused on special and inclusive education practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as teachers with specialist expertise in inclusive education, learning support and disability education contexts, or move into coordination and leadership roles supporting diverse learners. The qualification can strengthen capability in behaviour support, intervention planning and inclusive classroom practice across school settings. This is a Graduate Diploma in Education & Teaching aligned to special and inclusive education roles and leadership pathways. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$54,100 per year

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CSP: A$4,738
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GNEDSSIE1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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