Specialised Masters degrees available to become a Teacher of the Deaf
The Inclusive Education Scholarship Initiative(opens in a new window) (the initiative) offers access to fully funded postgraduate courses for eligible teachers and regional staff who support students with diverse learning needs.
Courses offered through the initiative aim to deepen the disciplinary knowledge and pedagogical practice of teachers and regional workforces, so they have the skills, expertise, and confidence to meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs.
Courses on offer
Teachers interested in qualifying as a Teacher of the Deaf(opens in a new window) may be eligible to apply for one of the master’s degrees listed below.
See below for detailed on-demand course information on Arc:
- University of Newcastle – Master of Special and Inclusive Education, Deaf Studies & Deaf Education specialisation
- University of Melbourne – Master of Learning Intervention (Stream A), Deaf Education specialisation
- Macquarie University – Master of Disability Studies, Deaf and Hard of Hearing specialisation
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties) – a practical qualification for immediate classroom impact.
Application rounds run in February each year.
Visit Inclusive Education Scholarships overview for more information about application dates, scholarship obligations and how to apply.
Who is this for?
Teachers in Victorian government schools and regional workforces who want to:
- Build specialist capability in Deaf education practice
- Better support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in their everyday learning.
Impact on your practice
Join an increasing number of qualified practitioners across the state specialising in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
You will learn how to:
- Understand how students develop functional listening and language skills in classroom environments where noise, distance and acoustics affect learning
- Recognise common barriers to learning such as auditory fatigue, split attention, or delays in early language exposure
- Make learning inclusive and accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students
- Develop a strong understanding of communication modes for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and the impact of these on developing literacy
- Collaborate with Deaf community members, families, audiologists and other allied health professionals.
See graduates in action
An Explicit Direct Instruction approach at the Victorian College for The Deaf
Find out more
Visit Inclusive Education Scholarships Initiative
Contact the Inclusive Education Scholarships Unit at inclusive.ed.scholarships@education.vic.gov.au
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