Postgraduate coursework program
Applied Gerontology
Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology (18 units)
Graduate Diploma in Applied Gerontology (36 unit)
Master of Applied Gerontology (54 units)
Fast facts
- Study load: Graduate Certificate: one year part-time only
Graduate Diploma: one year full-time, or equivalent part-time
Masters: 1.5 years full-time, or equivalent part-time
- Mid-year intake offered
- Fee: Commonwealth Supported
- Mode: External study. Web-based
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: GC - 2GC040; GD - 2GD029; Master - 2CM038
This articulated, multi-disciplinary program was developed to address the professional needs of graduates involved with policy, planning or service delivery for older people.
Seven key perspectives feature through the degrees: healthy, positive ageing; life-course framework for understanding ageing; multidisciplinary approach; multicultural awareness and a global viewpoint; lifelong learning and e-learning for improving professional practice; research, evaluation and evidence-based planning and service delivery; and ethical decision-making.
Students must have proficiency in basic computer and Internet skills and access to a recently produced PC with a modem capable of at least 56kbs.
Flinders University also offers a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters in Palliative Care in Aged Care.
The Graduate Certificate comprises six core topics. Graduate Diploma students then take a further 18 units of elective topics.
The core topics are:
- Introduction to Social Gerontology
- Principles of Clinical Gerontology
- Psychological Dimensions of Ageing
- Multidisciplinary Gerontological Assessment
- Research and Evaluation in Ageing Studies
- Demography and Epidemiology of Ageing
Elective topics include Mental Health and the Older Person; Administration and Management of Aged Care Services; Exercise for an Ageing Population; Medication and Ageing.
This program will allow students to have the option of undertaking the 54-unit Masters from the following streams: Masters by Coursework; Masters by Project [with 18 units of project]; and Masters by Research [with 36-unit thesis].
The full program of study is set out in the course rule and topic descriptions for the relevant degree(s).
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a related field. The equivalent of one year full-time work in ageing is also required for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma and at least two years full-time work for the Masters.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters.
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
Refer to 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 dates: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 11th July, 2008.
Further information
Ms Meredith Legg
Tel: (08) 8275 1603, (08) 8275 1076. Fax: (08) 8275 1343
Email: meredith.legg@flinders.edu.au
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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