The one-year Master of Education degree is designed for qualified teachers and other educational professionals who wish to study education at an advanced level. A specialist special education stream in the Master of Education designed to address the increasing demands for knowledge and skills in teaching children and adults with special e stream covers a wide range of topics, e.g. autism spectrum disorders, emotional and behavioural disabilities, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, learning assistance, assistive technology as well as inclusive education. The Masters of Education in Special Education is designed both for teachers in mainstream schools who wish to facilitate inclusion of students with disabilities, as well as for those who want to work as special educators in specialised settings. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an advanced capacity to recognise and negotiate the complex and often contested values and ethical practices that underlie education Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of research-based learning and the ability to plan, analyse, present implement and evaluate complex activities that contribute to advanced professional practice and/or intellectual scholarship in education. Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and team-based leadership Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to the educational field Demonstrate an advanced understanding of Special Education as it relates to your specialist area of study, and the ability to synthesize and apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.