Autism and Complex Disabilities

Overview

Support diversity in the classroom more effectively.

If you’re an educator who wants to support students in cognitive, physical, sensory or social emotional domains, a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities will give you the skills in your practice to improve teaching and learning outcomes for students with autism and complex disabilities.

In just twelve months of part-time study, you’ll gain valuable learnings to take back to your workplace, or it could be the first step towards further study – this certificate will give you credit for your studies towards our Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education, or Master of Education.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC199 (Commonwealth supported)
2GC699 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$2,311 (Commonwealth supported)
$11, 656 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

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2GC199 (CSP)

2GC699 (FFP)

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FFP (Full-fee paying)}

Master of Education (1.5 years)

Duration: 1.5 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM298 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM694 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,622 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM298 (CSP)

2CM694 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (2 years)

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM260 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM560 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,622 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM260 (CSP)

2CM560 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Your career

This course is designed for current or previous teachers, policy makers, or anyone who has an interest in improving learning and teaching outcomes for students with autism or complex disabilities.

Reinvigorate your career and meet growing demand for people with skills relating to the teaching, learning, communication, and social-emotional-behavioural support for students with extensive needs.

Potential occupations include:

Teacher employed locally, nationally or internationally
Education policy maker or analyst
Educational program coordinator
Education administrator
School executive

Potential employers include:

Public, private and independent schools
Department of Education
Ministry of Education
Education research institutions
Wellbeing program providers

Professional accreditation/recognition

These courses can count towards professional learning.

These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher with Flinders.

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Graduate Certificates

Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

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Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What you will study

This course will prepare you to work with students who have autism and complex disabilities.

You’ll learn how to analyse and critically reflect on policies and practices related to inclusive and specialised education, studying topics including: