Postgraduate coursework program
Disability Studies
Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies (18 units)
Master of Disability Studies (72 units)
Fast facts
- Study load: Graduate Certificate - 6 months full-time, or equivalent part-time
Masters - 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time
- Fee: Commonwealth Supported
- Mode: Internal/External study
- Mid-year entry available
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: GC - 2GC043; Masters - 2CM042
This articulated program offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences is professionally oriented. The Graduate Certificate is designed to meet the needs of practitioners working in education, health and community services that support people with disabilities.
Students choose topics relevant to their area of specialty. These may include: autism, behaviour management, community inclusion, technology and disability, intellectual disability, physical disabilities, communication difficulties and transition from school to adult life for students with disabilities. Additional Graduate Certificates in specific areas such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and Technology and Augmentative Communication, are also available. Other specialist areas such as Down Syndrome and Dual Disabilities are offered from time to time, in response to community interest.
The Masters provides advanced professional experience for graduates from a range of professional fields associated with disabilities, including nursing, psychology, social work, education and medicine, and assists them to become effective and competent leaders and scholars in the field of disability studies. It is concerned, at an advanced level, with general principles relating to disabilities, but students are invited to specialise in areas of particular interest.
The full program of study is set out in the Course rule and topic descriptions for the relevant degree(s).
Entry requirements
Applicants for both courses normally must hold an approved degree, diploma or equivalent qualification and have had relevant work experience in disability or an allied profession such as special education.
The Masters degree is a 72-unit course but credit of up to 36 units may be granted for an approved four-year degree and/or relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent receive credit when progressing to the Masters. Masters students may exit with a Graduate Certificate after completing sufficient studies.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received.
Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.
Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 25th July, 2008.
Further information
Department of Disability Studies
Tel: (08) 8201 5221.
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177 CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A
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