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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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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.

 

Help shape an ageing society

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:

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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

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Choose your preferred course.

 

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Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

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Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

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).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

Explore our pathways

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

How to apply

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Select your course.

 

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Check entry requirements.

 

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Check your eligibility for credit.

 

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Obtain certified documents.

 

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Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through 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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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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