Southern Cross University
Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Focuses on student inclusion in the 21st century and how to design learning that supports all students to do their best and thrive.
Course overview
The core units in this program focus on equipping you with the skillset and knowledge to critically reflect on inclusion, diversity and disability perspectives, delving into the pedagogy underpinning educational inclusivity. You will also examine and understand the role technology plays in collaboration and increasing participation in contemporary classrooms.
Students who undertake this course gain the skills to promote learning that lasts and advance inclusive education practices in school settings, to enable the implementation of inclusive education practices on a practical level.
Key facts
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity Online comprises four core units.
Core units
- Valuing Diversity
- Supporting Students in Difficult Times
- Inclusive Education, Theory, Policy and Practice
- Technology and Collaboration to Support Learning and Participation
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry to the online Graduate Certificate in Education, specialising in Inclusion and Diversity, you must have one of the following:
- A four-year Bachelor's degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent.
- An undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent.
- A three-year Bachelor's degree in Teaching from any Australian University, or equivalent.
In either case, students need to be proficient in English.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Southern Cross University may recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Outcomes
- Intellectual rigour and creativity - You will gain the skills for critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of educational contexts, concepts and theories to solve issues and justify the decisions you make with confidence. Apply innovative and creative responses to emerging educational challenges. Conceive of and put forward inventive ways to achieve preferable educational futures.
- Ethical education practices - Evaluate (and seek understanding of) the implications of challenging ethical issues in education, committing to, but not limited to, social justice, human rights, ethics and sustainability in professional practice, scholarship and research.
- Specialised education skills - You will gain an advanced and integrated theoretical and practical understanding of a specialised area of education with a global perspective. Gain invaluable skills to locate, evaluate and implement theory to generate reliable data and make evidence-based decisions.
- Lifelong learning - Be able to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional learning. Critically reflect on demonstrating vocational discernment, autonomy, resilience, responsibility and accountability when responding to change.
- Communication and social skills - Show responsive leadership and the capacity to facilitate collaboration between a diverse range of individuals and teams.
- Cultural competence - Commit to education founded on respect for the rights of all persons, reflecting on how global perspectives of educational practice can encourage inclusivity and cultural competence.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative cost per unit in 2026: $2,875 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total cost in 2026: $11,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.