Program Overview
The Applied Gerontology at Flinders University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Gerontology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 28,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,356 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Gerontology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Healthy Ageing (Mental Health)
- Medication and Ageing
- Best Practice in Dementia Care
- Leadership to Support Person-centred Dementia Care
- Managing People
- Managing Organisations
- Financial Management in Aged Care
- Health and Aged Care Systems
- The 3Ds Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
- Palliative Care in Aged Care Settings
- Recognising and Responding to Dementia in Indigenous Communities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a related field.
The equivalent of one year full-time work in ageing is also required for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma and at least two years full-time work for the Masters.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,356 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,356 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
public university in Adelaide, South Australia
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
