Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 4 years |
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): | 60.65 64.80 (external) |
| Location: | On campus External |
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
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
| 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. | Additional requirements: | Not applicable |
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 224531 224535 (External study) | CRICOS code: | 058482J |
Mid-year entry: | Yes | Mid-year entry: | No |
| 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 | $5,775 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $22,500 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Further study options
- A Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation (Honours) is available
- Graduate Certificate and Master of Disability Studies
- Phd (Research)
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Health (PDF 2MB) | eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
Contact
Department of Disability Studies
Tel (08) 8201 3745
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
