UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Your journey starts here. The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education equips you with the skills to improve access, equity and justice in society. You'll learn to provide and influence evidence-based services and supports, including therapeutic and behaviour supports. No.1 in Australia in Health Services & Support for full-time employment, learner engagement and skills development The Good Universities Guide 2025 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only The NDIS will create an estimated 1 IN 5 NEW JOBS in Australia over the next five years Australian Government Department of Social Services 2019 No.1 in SA for overall experience, skills development and teaching quality The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only This course is delivered by Flinders University.
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Course structure
Year 1: Research and study skills Disability across the life course Critical issues in disability 1 option topic Year 2: Practicum Employment and disability Advocacy and working in partnership Legal and ethical aspects of health care Year 3: Positive behaviour support Counselling skills Practicum Building community capacity
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Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 65, or with a STAT score of 150.0, or with a GPA of 4.0 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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