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Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation

Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 4 years 
Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER): 62.00
Location: On campus
External

Course overview

The Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation is a multi-faceted program that addresses health, psychological and educational issues.

Its content is multi-disciplinary, with contributions from psychology, philosophy, sociology, health, rehabilitation and special education. 

It will prepare you to provide lifestyle support to people with special needs, whilst also helping them to grow as individuals.

Theory and practice are closely interwoven to enable you to become an efficient and effective practitioner.

What will I study? 

Refer to the program of study.

Why study Disability and Community Rehabilitation at Flinders?

The Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation at Flinders:

  • is unique in Australia because it is specifically focused on disability and community rehabilitation needs
  • will prepare you for a rewarding career that allows you make important differences in people's lives
  • usually leads to job offers even before students graduate
  • is multi-disciplinary in content, with contributions from psychology, philosophy, sociology, health, rehabilitation and special education
  • allows you to develop specialist human service skills.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation degree?  

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Domestic students

International students

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None 
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
  • year 12 qualifications
  • mature age entry (STAT)
  • TAFE/VET qualifications
  • higher education transfers.

Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes.

Refer to undergraduate study applications

English language requirements 

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

SATAC code: 214101
214105 (External study)
CRICOS code: 058482J
Mid-year entry: Yes Mid-year entry: Yes 
Apply through: SATAC Uniweb  Apply through: International Office  

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount    $5,126N/A 
Full fee paying N/A$15,800

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Further study options 

Publications

Domestic students 

International students 

Disability and Community Rehabilitation (PDF 641KB) 2008-2009 Undergraduate International Prospectus (PDF 2MB)

Contact

Department of Disability Studies
Tel (08) 8201 3902

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: 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 international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders