Fast facts
Course type: Undergraduate degree
Course length: 4 years
Location: On campus l External
2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 60.15 l External 75.25
Guaranteed entry ATAR: 70.00
TAFElink: Certificate 4 or above
Bonus points: SEAS, RISAS
International students: Entry and English requirements
Course overview
The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education 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.
Theory and practice are closely interwoven to enable you to become an efficient and effective practitioner.
It will prepare you to provide physical assistance to people with special needs, whilst also helping them to grow as individuals.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
Why study Disability and Developmental Education at Flinders?
The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education at Flinders:
- is unique in Australia because it is specifically focused on the skills required to help people with disabilities to invole themselves fully in community life
- will prepare you for a rewarding career that allows you make important differences in people's lives
- is multi-disciplinary in content, with contributions from psychology, philosophy, sociology, health, rehabilitation and special education
- allows you to develop specialist human service skills.
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
Prerequisities: None
Domestic students: You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: year 12 qualifications, adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program), TAFE/VET qualification, higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications.
Additional requirements: For applicants applying for external mode of study (SATAC code 224535), additional to meeting the university's normal entry requirements, applicants should have good contact with a disability agency that will allow them to undertake their practical. To check your suitability for this course, prospective applicants should contact Dr Caroline Ellison, Disability and Community Inclusion Unit, at caroline.ellison@flinders.edu.au or on telephone (08) 8201 3422.
International students: Entry and English requirements
Applications and annual fees
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| SATAC code: | 224531 224535 (External study) |
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | SATAC Uniweb |
| Annual fees: | Place type: Commonwealth-supported $6,460 |
| International students | |
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| CRICOS code: | 058482J |
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | How to apply |
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Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Further study options
- A Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (Honours) is available
- Graduate Certificate and Master of Disability Studies
- Phd (Research)
Course brochures
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Health (PDF 1MB) |
| International students |
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| eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
