Program Overview
The Disability Studies at Flinders University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Disability Studies 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 28,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disability Studies 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
- Dissertation in Disability (18 units)
- Communication Difficulties (4.5 units)
- Rehabilitation and Learning Following Acquired Brain Injury (4.5 units)
- Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs (4.5 units)
- Advanced Practicum in Disability (4.5 units)
- Directed Study in Disability (4.5 units)
- Coursework Project in Disability/Rehabilitation (9 units)
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Disability Services (4.5 units)
- Positive Leadership for Positive Lives (4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must normally hold:
- An approved Bachelor degree in Disability from an approved tertiary institution; or
- An approved Bachelor degree of four or more years duration in an area closely related to Disability and two years of relevant professional experience
- An Honours degree (or equivalent) in Disability or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution; or
- A Graduate Certificate in Disability or a closely related discipline.
However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,589 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,589 (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 24 months
