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Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies

Not on Offer Mid-year

This course is tailored to your interests with a range of specialisations and career opportunities. You will learn how to provide specialised care and support for people with disabilities and help empower people of all ages with the education and support they need to achieve their potential.

Summary

Domestic Students

International Students

Available at these campuses tooltip
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

2 years

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery Mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement Availability

 Strathfield
  • Semester 1 - Applications closed
  • Semester 2 - Not offered Mid-year
Strathfield
  • 11-Feb-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $5648 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: 2165.00
  • Average first year fee: 17320.00
  • Estimated Total Cost: 34640.00

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.

Credit Points

160

160

Course Units (Subjects)

Schedule of Unit (Subject) Offerings

Course Enrolment Guide (CEG)

Enrolment Information

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the Higher School Certificate; applicants with experience working in community-based organisations which provide a service to people with a disability are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants require the equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate and an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all sub-tests).

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.
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Description

This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for a career in the disability field, or human services and provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies.

Contemporary understanding of disability acknowledges the rights of people with a disability to be full and participating members of society. Many people with a disability, particularly those with learning and intellectual disabilities require either episodic or lifelong supports to take their rightful place in society. The course aims to develop graduates skills to empower people with disabilities through inclusive education and development supports across the lifespan.

The course consists of units that encompass a holistic view of disability and the social structures that influence learning and development for people with a disability. This includes theoretical frameworks for understanding disability, social justice, advocacy, influence of disability on learning, social dynamics and understanding behaviour support.

Students will have the opportunity to tailor the course to their particular interest areas through the selection of topics of interest in assessment tasks, fieldwork components and the selection of specialisation units.

The majority of assessments are assignment or project based which facilitates the development of interest areas and the integration of practice and theory components.

Career Paths

Graduates are able to pursue a career path in disability service provision, management and specialisation in a number of areas including:

  • accommodation support
  • respite support
  • employment support
  • transition to work and community participation programs
  • advocacy and information services
  • policy development

Other Prerequisites to Undertaking this Course

Students accepting a place in this course are required to participate in a number of professional placements throughout their program. In order to participate in professional experience it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are able to successfully complete the child protection screening required in their state. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion.

English Language Requirements

IELTS with an overall score of 6.0, including an individual score of 6.0 for all tests.

Pathways to Further Study

On successful completion of the Associate Degree in Inclusive Education students may be granted advanced standing in the Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students