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Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Ageing and Disability

Our Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Ageing and Disability equips you for a career with real purpose in the human services field. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the role of human services in enabling individuals who are older and those living with disability to gain and maintain independence and quality of life as well as contribute to society.

Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of individuals who are older and people living with disability so you can identify appropriate resources and supports. Discover how to effectively navigate and work with major systems, including the NDIS and My Aged Care, to ensure individuals receive the assistance and support they’re entitled to. Examine the unique challenges, issues and concerns relevant to these populations alongside key legislation and policies.

Sharpen your professional skills in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. You’ll also complete up to 560 hours of placement in a real human services organisation.

Campus Information

Adelaide City, Mount

The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.

Magill

Magill Campus is tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide, just seven kilometres from the city centre. Getting to the campus is easy using local bus routes, and there is plenty of affordable on-campus car parking if you’re driving.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Be ready to embark on a career as a registered nurse, working at the forefront of a dynamic and vital industry.

Your career options as a healthcare professional will be extensive. You could practise in a variety of settings, including:

Public or private hospitals
Community support services
Aged and rehabilitative care
Schools
Home care
Drug and alcohol treatment centres
Community health organisations
Mental health services
International aid agencies
Corrections facilities
Policy and management
Tertiary education.

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Adelaide University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia