Develop the knowledge and skills to shape an inclusive society
Develop the disability practice, policy and leadership knowledge you need as a skilled professional.
Enjoy a highly sought-after career in a fast-growing sector providing disability support, advocacy and services for people of all ages with diverse needs, including developmental and acquired disabilities. Grounded in a human rights approach, graduates will be equipped to work in a range of disability and related human services roles as effective and capable practitioners supporting people to live flourishing lives.
Graduates may be eligible for associate membership of the DEAI and membership with the National Disability Practitioners.
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*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
Why study Disability and Community Inclusion at Flinders
Lead teams or work as an individual practitioner in the disability and community services sectors.
The Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion (BDCI) curriculum is aligned with the first three years of the Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (BDDE) degree.
Graduates of the BDCI are able to complete an additional year, the final year of the BDDE degree, to be eligible to practice as accredited Developmental Educators if they wish at a later date.
Develop the knowledge and skills to shape an inclusive society providing support and advocacy to help people live their best life with our range of disability degree programs.
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Third year A typical third year may include: |
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Students may be eligible for credit for the 1st year option topic if they have completed (within the past 10 years) a Certificate IV, Diploma or topic/subject in another University course that meets the learning outcomes of this course.
This course equips you with work-integrated knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of disability and related health and human service environments. Two practicums are included (one in second year and one in third year), with placements provided across a number of settings including schools, disability and community services, and aged care.
Opportunities for interstate and overseas placements are available.
Before commencing a placement, you will need to undertake some essential pre-placement checks. View further information about these requirements.
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas* through:
* subject to travel restrictions
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
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Highest rank to receive an offer | 86.70 | 89.25 |
Median rank to receive an offer | 68.55 | 72.25 |
Lowest rank to receive an offer | 60.35 | 63.00 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
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Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 17 | 27% |
Vocational education and training (VET) study | 14 | 22% |
Work and life experience | 14 | 22% |
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 11 | 17% |
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 0 | 0 |
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | N/P | N/P |
International Students | <5 | <5 |
All students | 63 | 100% |
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.
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Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
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