Study the Bachelor of Healthy Ageing (Online)

Study Healthy Ageing at Flinders

Help shape an ageing society.

This course is not offered in 2021.

Broaden your career and give yourself a competitive edge with the study of gerontology. This degree provides you with foundation skills in ageing studies and covers a broad spectrum of knowledge, preparing you for a career in policy development, entrepreneurialism, health and services associated with older people.

This 3 year full-time course, can be completed in 2 years (or equivalent part-time) in accelerated mode.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2019 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

274055

Delivery mode

Online only.

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2021: $9,305

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– February
– April
– July
– October

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Why study Healthy Ageing at Flinders

Gain the skills necessary to understand the physical, mental and social aspects of an ageing society.
Develop knowledge of issues such as elder abuse and neglect, ageing stereotypes, and dementia.
Study from anywhere in the world with our optimum online learning delivery.
Individual study plans enable you to customise your learning and study more or less topics when it suits you.
Flexibility to exit the degree early with an associate degree or diploma in healthy ageing.
Broaden your career by developing leadership skills and giving yourself a competitive edge in a growing sector.

Your career

Potential occupations include:

community program developer
ageing policy/project officer
elder advocacy or advisor
gerontological entrepreneur
ageing services manager
information and referral specialist.

Potential employers include:

residential and/or community aged care providers
government departments
advocacy organisations
local, national or international non-government organisation.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in foundation skills in ageing studies (mandatory first topic); attitudes, communication and experience of ageing; and mental health and psychological dimensions of ageing
a selection of elective topics, encompassing areas such as quality care and support for people with dementia, popular culture and ageing, age as an asset, and perspectives on elder abuse and neglect.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

further core topics in areas such as health status in later life, and enabling environments for older people
additional elective topics in areas such as leadership in care cultures, contemporary approaches to aged care, and Indigenous ageing.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

further core topics in areas such as qualitative methods for social health research, restorative care, disability and ageing, and contemporary issues in ageing societies.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Work-integrated learning opportunities are built into the course, enabling you to apply your knowledge to work practices.
Assessment activities are designed to simulate authentic workplace scenarios through active reflection.

Why study online at Flinders?

As a distance education provider for over 30 years, Flinders University is committed to helping you fit study around your lifestyle. Delivered by respected and experienced academics, all course content is specifically tailored to the online learning environment.

Flinders online students also have access to an extensive support network, with learning support, financial assistance, career services, and more, readily available. This includes:

Advice for study and assignments, plus extended library support hours during the semester.

Free online resources including readings and journals – with no need to buy textbooks.

Access to our IT helpdesk, as well as a range of software downloads and computer tutorials.

Free and confidential counselling service available online or over the phone.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

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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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

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.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

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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