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Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education

  • Bachelor

Improve lives and realise potential.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
224531,284271, 058482J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$14,000 per year
International Fees
$44,500 per year

About this course

Study Disability and Developmental Education at Flinders

Improve lives and realise potential.


Develop the knowledge and skills to shape an inclusive society.

Enjoy a highly sought-after qualification in a growing sector as a Developmental Educator and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. Grounded in a human rights approach, graduates will be equipped to provide evidence-based services and interventions, including therapeutic and positive behaviour supports for children and adults with diverse needs. Career options are endless: work with multi-disciplinary teams in government or private organisations, set up your own private practice, register with the NDIS, or practice in early intervention, community settings, and aged care.

Graduates of this four-year degree are eligible for full membership with the DEAI to practice as a Developmental Educator.

A Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (Online) is also available.

Study locations

Bedford Park

Career pathways

Your career

Lead teams or work as an individual practitioner as a Developmental Educator and Behaviour Support Practitioner in the disability and community services sectors.
Potential occupations include:
  • developmental educator
    (see the DEAI for more information)
  • positive behaviour support practitioner

  • NDIS support coordinator

  • case manager
  • program coordinator

  • disability employment consultant.
Potential employers include:
  • disability support services
  • government sector/NDIS
  • non-government agencies
  • private sector
  • self-employment.
Professional accreditation/recognition

The four-year Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education (BDDE) is accredited by the Developmental Educators Australia Inc (DEAI), and graduates can apply for full membership with the DEAI to practice as a development educator and positive behaviour support practitioner.