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Inclusive Education

Master’s programme

Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education

University degree

Master of Science „MSc“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Your contribution to an inclusive society

A distinctive feature of this master’s programme is that it prepares you for many different fields of work – both in the academic world and in practical roles. You learn to analyse questions, concepts and problems in the field of inclusive education for a range of age groups, and also to devise practical solutions.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

If you are interested in theories and concepts of inclusive education, special education and psychology, and would like to carry out both quantitative and qualitative research, this is the right programme for you. You should also enjoy working with marginalised people and engaging actively with the education and training needs of a wide range of individuals. For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Inclusive Education at the University of Graz

The core research areas are inclusion and its implementation in education and training, identification (diagnosis) of developmental and behavioural disorders, and concepts for prevention and intervention with regard to special educational and training needs.

Institute Department for Inclusive Education Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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Further studies

You can pursue your research interests still further and perfect your methodological expertise, with either a humanities focus or an interdisciplinary approach, through the Doctoral Programme of Philosophy - Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctorate in Humanities at the Faculty of URBI

Interdisciplinary Doctorate at the Faculty of URBI

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Career prospectsn

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this master’s programme you will have many career options in areas needing comprehensive pedagogical understanding for the practical implementation of inclusive approaches. These include working with people with disabilities or mental illness, for instance in school settings or clinical contexts, or in the prevention of challenging behaviour. There are also potential career options in the field of early childhood education, the organisation and management of support and childcare facilities, and many other aspects of inclusive education.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Master's Plus
Further studies
Career prospectsn
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

New, innovative area of research, with great potential for the future

Provides extensive training in theory and method for research and practical roles

Teaches core skills for the world of work and a respectful and resource-oriented approach to diversity

„The master’s programme in Inclusive Education raises awareness of the diversity of individuals – we learn how we can provide targeted support for each person and encourage their autonomy. “

Stefanie