FLINDERS UNIVERSITY - PSYCHOLOGY 2021-2022
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FLINDERS FOR
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology
TOP 2%
UNIVERSITY
WORLDWIDE *
NO.1 IN SA
STUDY
* THE World University Rankings 2020 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities
for teaching quality, student support,
and starting salary**
*** Staff and student numbers are preliminary figures based on data collected 16 December 2020 and subject to change.
More than 500 undergraduate,
postgraduate and research degrees
Over 25,000 students supported by
AT FLINDERS
** The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only
2,600 staff***
In an era of disruptive change, Flinders University is growing its New Venture Institute Top Challenger:
international reputation as a world leader in research, an innovator Asia-Pacific UBI Global World Ranking Report 19/20
in contemporary education and a source of enterprising graduates
equipped to change the world. Over 550 scholarships, worth $2.2m in total
Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners on lands in which its campuses and centres are located and Honours Elders past and present. These are
the traditional lands of the Arrernte, Barngarla, Boandik, Dagoman, Erawirung, Gunditjmara, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Nauo, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk,
Ramindjeri, Wardaman, Warumungu and Yolngu peoples, spanning across South Australia, Northern Territory and Victoria.
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FLINDERS
EXPERIENCE A UNIVERSITY LIKE NO OTHER
AT FLINDERS IT’S Our geographic footprint stretches from the top of the Northern Territory
ALL
VILLAGE
through to South Australia and regional Victoria. Internationally, joint
courses are delivered with leading universities in China, Hong Kong,
Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Our main campus at Bedford Park is
an environment that fosters creativity. Sitting in stunning natural surrounds,
it boasts spectacular views to the city and coast and features an award-
winning, state-of-the-art student hub that fosters interactive learning in a
digitally enabled environment.
JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
ABOUT
Flinders University graduates are enterprising, innovative and curious
thought leaders in over 120 countries around the world. When you graduate
from Flinders, you’ll not only join over 106,000 graduates from an amazing
variety of fields, you’ll graduate from SA’s No. 1 university for starting
salary.**
** The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities
only
YOU
GAIN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Flinders’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) enables you to gain work
experience while you study. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world
experience through placements, practicums, field studies and simulated
workplace settings and assessment activities. Flinders aims to provide
each and every student with access to a WIL opportunity during their
studies.
THINK BIG. MAKE AN IMPACT. DESIGN YOUR FUTURE.
Careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different
CHOOSE YOUR DEGREE from today. Powered by Flinders’ New Venture Institute, our suite of innovation
From medicine to business, science or arts offerings, Flinders University and enterprise electives and courses will help you to develop the ‘personal
offers more than 500 undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees enterprise skills’ that employers are looking for, and equip you with the ability
taught by global and national experts focused on the experience and to adapt to whatever life throws at you, personally and professionally. No
outcomes of their students. matter what you choose to study at Flinders, you can embed an innovation
and enterprise elective into your degree.
BE TAUGHT BY LEADERS
At Flinders, you’ll be taught by teachers who are leaders in their fields. They TAKE YOUR STUDIES OVERSEAS
are plugged into industry trends and connected to professional networks. Why wait until you graduate to explore the world? Flinders’ Learn Without
Your future career will take practical shape from the very beginning of your Borders could see you studying overseas, gaining a unique perspective
studies as we guide you from the classroom to the workplace through and immersing yourself in a different culture, language and lifestyle.
inspired teaching, practical placements, internships, field education and
industry projects. “My exchange was honestly one of the most amazing and rewarding
six months of my life. The friends I made and the things I saw and
BENEFIT FROM WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH experienced will stick with me for the rest of my life.”
Flinders University’s research strengths include biomedical and clinical
sciences, culture, policy and society, health and medicine, mental health and Rebekah Jones
$1.5 billion development
human behaviour, molecular science and technology, defence, engineering,
water and environment. With 90% of Flinders’ research rated world-
Canada
standard or above,* your studies will be supported by the up-to-the-minute
knowledge of highly skilled researchers and lecturers. EXPLORE FLINDERS SCHOLARSHIPS
Community-centred
* Excellence in Research for Australia 2018 (Flinders rating 89.7% rounded up to 90%) Flinders offers a generous range of scholarships for students in
undergraduate courses. With over 550 available scholarships, including
Centred around the new Flinders Train Station and directly connecting
GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED scholarships to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, students
the University’s main campus to its Tonsley Innovation District and the
student living
from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, you may be eligible
Flinders is SA’s No.1 university for student support.** From campus Adelaide city centre, the $1.5 billion Flinders Village development will
for support that will help you achieve your goals at university.
facilities to financial support, mental health and wellbeing resources and create a campus environment which merges university life with the
services, student grants, counselling services (including careers and “The Wyndham Richardson Scholarship Fund has been invaluable to wider community.
financial) and many social opportunities, we offer a range of services to Flinders Village will feature student accommodation, an advanced
ensure your study experience is everything you want it to be. Find out more
about student support on page 40.
reduce the financial pressure during studies, especially now that I am
in the later years of my degree.”
health research facility, transitional health accommodation, a hotel
and amenities such as retail facilities that benefit students, staff and
the community.
Flinders Station links
Bedford Park to Tonsley
** The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities
only Ryan Rowston, Bachelor of Computer Science
Wyndham Richardson Scholarship Fund recipient
and the city
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UNLOCK HUMAN
POTENTIAL
STUDY PSYCHOLOGY AT FLINDERS
Psychology is the science of the mind and the study of human
behaviour. You could begin a rewarding career that has a positive
impact on the people around you.
No. 1 in SA
BUILD A CAREER SOLVING HUMAN
PROBLEMS
Worldwide, there is a growing awareness of
our need to understand human psychology and
mental health. The pressures of 21st century in Psychology for full-time
living are driving a need for graduates who can
assess, advise and help solve some of the human
employment, median salary and
problems that affect how we live and function. overall educational experience
From working with autism and sleep disorders The Good Universities Guide 2021 (undergraduate),
to conducting research on social justice or public SA-founded universities only
industrial relations, the field of psychology is
wide, and skilled graduates are in high demand.
A REWARDING CAREER
Psychology is a large occupation, currently
employing over 28,000 people. In Australia,
it is expected there will be around 24,000 job
openings over the next five years from workers
leaving and new jobs being created.* Apply your
skills across a range of careers and professions,
including community services, human resources
management, marketing, policy development and
teaching, and combined with further professional
training, you can become a practising
psychologist.
*Job Outlook 2018
STUDY FOR SUCCESS
Flinders is highly rated in undergraduate
psychology for education experience, teaching
quality, learning resources and student support.**
With a Flinders Psychology degree, you’ll
gain essential knowledge and skills required
for further study to practise as a registered
psychologist. By studying at Flinders, you are
eligible to apply for admission to the Flinders
University Honours program in psychology, as
well as other nationally accredited psychology
Honours programs, which can lead to further
postgraduate study opportunities (eg. PhD) and/
or training to become a registered psychologist.
** QILT Student Experience Survey 2018
STUDY THE MIND AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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PSYCHOLOGY 7
Bachelor of Behavioural Science Bachelor of Psychological Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)
Build a career around ideas that shape the world we live in. Understand how people think, feel and act. Build a people-focused career. Expand your career opportunities with a degree
in psychology.
Develop a range of transferable skills that are highly valued in a wide range Combine a psychology major with a second major in a range of disciplines Undertake an extensive range of key subjects and a pathway that could lead you
of jobs and industries. You’ll learn how to investigate and analyse ideas, concerned with human behaviour and development. Besides having access to to a career practising psychology. This degree covers fields such as personality; A nationally accredited psychology major is available to students who
communicate your findings and build your knowledge base in a variety of areas. a broad range of major sequences, you’ll participate in a mentoring program, emotion; development; social, cultural and biological influences; and mental have already completed a degree in any discipline, with the Bachelor
Studying a BA will also give you the chance to gain first-hand experience of have access to expert lecturers, and can apply for a one-year Honours at the health. Besides having access to a broad range of electives, you’ll participate in of Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry). This degree will enhance your
how to apply what you learn through practical topics, placements and internship end of the three years provided you achieve a sufficiently high standard. You’ll a mentoring program, have access to expert lecturers, and can apply for a one- understanding of human behaviour to pursue further studies in psychology. You
opportunities. graduate for work in a variety of settings or continue on with further study. year Honours at the end of the three years provided you achieve a sufficiently could begin your career in areas such as youth work, advertising and marketing,
high standard. policy and research, consumer research, industrial relations, human resources,
Bachelor of Arts • You can build a degree that Bachelor of Behavioural Science • Connect your study of human
suits your interests and career (Psychology) behaviour with topics such as Bachelor of Psychological • Develop essential knowledge program coordination and welfare.
3 PT
aspirations. 3 PT biology, criminology, health, Science and skills required for further Bachelor of Psychological • This degree prepares you for
PREREQUISITES None
• Select one or two majors from disability, management, 3 PT study to practise as a registered Studies (Graduate Entry) Honours in psychology and
ASSUMED None PREREQUISITES None
KNOWLEDGE 25 disciplines and a minor from philosophy and artificial psychologist. subsequent higher degree
ASSUMED None PREREQUISITES None 1 PT
SATAC C ODE 214031 30 disciplines. KNOWLEDGE intelligence. • You’ll gain skills and knowledge studies towards registration
ASSUMED None SATAC C ODE 2BG008
2021 M INI M UM 60.00 SATAC C ODE 214051 • You’ll study core areas such KNOWLEDGE for other professions where as a psychologist.
SELECTION R ANK • You’ll be able to choose from
2021 M INI M UM 70.00 as child development, ageing, SATAC C ODE 224651 psychology is beneficial such as See inside back pages for more information
• You’ll gain a grounding in theory
GUARANTEED ENTRY 70.00 majors unique to SA universities, SELECTION R ANK on your admission pathways, opportunities
emotions, interpersonal 2021 M INI MUM 70.00 government, social and community and practice in core areas of
SELECTION R ANK including drama, law and society, GUARANTEED ENTRY 80.00 SELECTION R ANK to enhance your degree and how to apply.
TAFELINK Cert IV or above relationships, mental health, and work, and statistics. basic and applied psychology.
archaeology, and innovation and SELECTION R ANK GUAR ANTEED ENTRY 80.00
ADJUSTMENT Yes TAFELINK Diploma or above human learning and memory. • Enhance your career opportunities
enterprise. SELECTION R ANK • You can apply for a one-year
FACTORS • Gain comprehensive knowledge
ADJUSTMENT Yes TAFELINK Diploma or above by combining your psychology Honours at the end of the three
• Your studies will help you develop FACTORS
of the field including the current ADJUSTMENT Yes degree with an area that suits your years provided you achieve a
Bachelor of Arts (Psychological as a thinker, researcher and FACTORS
See inside back pages for more information assessment tests, measurements interests. sufficiently high standard.
Science Pathway) communicator. on your admission pathways, opportunities and techniques used by practising See inside back pages for more information • Learn from internationally
• There are opportunities to take to enhance your degree and how to apply. on your admission pathways, opportunities • You’ll undertake practical
1 PT psychologists. renowned researchers on core
your studies overseas with a to enhance your degree and how to apply. experience that prepares you
PREREQUISITES None • You’ll graduate with essential topics like brain function, autism, for the workforce and develop
student exchange program. knowledge and skills required trauma, social justice, sleep
ASSUMED None the skills to critically evaluate
KNOWLEDGE for further study to practise as disorders, learning and memory, psychological literature and to
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
SATAC C ODE 234161 a registered psychologist. and eating disorders. apply psychology knowledge
2021 M INI M UM 60.00 Psychology is the study of human • This degree is accredited by • This degree is accredited by
SELECTION R ANK to real-world problems.
behaviour and experience, the Australian Psychology the Australian Psychology
GUAR ANTEED ENTRY 70.00
including how we learn and • The degree provides the
SELECTION R ANK Accreditation Council. Accreditation Council. equivalent of a major in
TAFELINK Cert IV or above develop, personality and self
esteem, thinking processes and psychology for those who hold
ADJUSTMENT Yes CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FACTORS psychological problems a degree in another discipline.
Your degree is the first step Your degree is the first step
See inside back pages for more information • This degree is accredited by
towards a range of employment towards a range of employment
on your admission pathways, opportunities CAREER OPPORTUNITIES the Australian Psychology
to enhance your degree and how to apply. opportunities, including: opportunities, including:
Your degree will give you a range Accreditation Council.
• community rehabilitation worker • graduate resource worker
of employment opportunities,
• disability employment consultant • youth worker CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
including:
• graduate HR consultant • employment consultant Your degree is the first step
• graduate policy officer towards a range of employment
• research assistant • graduate market researcher
• editorial assistant opportunities, including:
• transition worker. • human resources consultant.
• communications and campaigns • program coordinator
To register as a practising To register as a practising
assistant • market researcher
psychologist in Australia, you must psychologist in Australia, you must
• assistant advocacy officer • consumer behaviour analyst
complete an Honours program in complete an Honours program in
• employment consultant. psychology and either two further psychology and either two further • youth worker
years of supervised experience or years of supervised experience or • human resources consultant.
Potential employers include:
an approved qualification such as a an approved qualification such as a
• government departments To register as a practising
Master of Psychology (Clinical). Master of Psychology (Clinical).
psychologist in Australia, you must
• community arts centres
Potential employers include: complete an Honours program in
• education/higher education Potential employers include:
psychology and either two further
• media • Mind Australia • Australian Bureau of Statistics
years of supervised experience or
• marketing organisations. • Status Employment • Department for Communities and an approved qualification such as
• Hutt Street Centre Social Inclusion a Master of Psychology (Clinical).
• Anglicare • Department of Human Services
• Salvation Army. • Families SA Potential employers include:
• Accenture. • community health providers
• consulting firms
• government agencies
• hospitals
• market research companies
• research centres
• rehabilitation facilities.
NUMBER OF YEARS
FULL-TIME PT PART-TIME
AVAILABLE DEFERRABLE
FIND OUT MORE FLINDERS.EDU.AU/PSYCHOLOGY
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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) “Studying Psychology at Flinders has been one of the
best decisions I have ever made. From the friends you
Start a career focused on the science of the mind. make in tutorials, to the lecturers and academics who
guide you through your journey, I have received nothing
Follow your passions in this degree and graduate career ready with high-level
training in professional, practical and academic areas. With excellent facilities,
but unconditional support from everybody I have met
including up to 20 research laboratories and unique placement opportunities, at Flinders. Flinders is definitely the best choice for
this degree will prepare you for work in clinical, educational, organisational or anybody interested in pursuing a career in psychology.”
academic settings.
Ksenia Zinoviev
Bachelor of Psychology • Pursue the pathway to become
(Honours) a registered psychologist – this Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
4 PT degree prepares you with the
Honours-level training required for
PREREQUISITES None
progression towards registration.
ASSUMED None
KNOWLEDGE • Study in applied, social, clinical,
SATAC C ODE 214321 neurological and developmental
2021 M INI M UM 90.00 psychology.
SELECTION R ANK
• Undertake a placement in a
GUAR ANTEED ENTRY NA
SELECTION R ANK psychological setting in third year.
TAFELINK NA • Cover a range of assessment
ADJUSTMENT Yes tests and clinical methodologies
FACTORS
used by practising psychologists.
See inside back pages for more information
• A series of international exchange
on your admission pathways, opportunities
to enhance your degree and how to apply. links are available in countries
including the USA and UK for
one to two semesters of study.
Gain another perspective, gather
experience and immerse yourself
in the culture of another country.
• Study core topics such as
interviewing and counselling, and
ethics and professional practice,
and select from a range of
psychology electives.
• This degree is accredited by
the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Your degree is the first step
towards a range of employment
opportunities, including:
• data analyst
• assistant psychologist
• human sciences researcher
• learning and development
graduate officer
• graduate trainee research analyst.
To register as a practising
psychologist in Australia, you must
complete an Honours program in
psychology and either two further
years of supervised experience or
an approved qualification such as a
Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Potential employers include:
• Woolcott Research
• Anglicare
• Colmar Brunton
• Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Department for Communities and
Social Inclusion.
NUMBER OF YEARS
FULL-TIME PT PART-TIME
AVAILABLE DEFERRABLE
FIND OUT MORE FLINDERS.EDU.AU/PSYCHOLOGY
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Combined degrees GET MORE OUT OF YOUR BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO
Explore your interests and unlock more career opportunities by combining degrees. Combining your degree with a qualification in another
discipline will help you develop specialised abilities to stand out from the pack. Studying a combined degree at Flinders is the key to
STUDY A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
enhancing your career opportunities. Combined degrees Flinders diplomas
Combining your degree with a qualification in another discipline will Flinders’ diploma-level qualifications give you the chance to experience
Find out about combining these qualifications: give you more expertise and expand your career prospects. Studying a university life without having to commit to long-term study. The one-year
combined degree at Flinders will help you stand out from the crowd. Diploma of Business or Diploma of Arts give you the chance to explore a
Bachelor of Behavioural Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Psychological Bachelor of Psychological A combined degree is a combination of two Flinders bachelor degrees. range of interests, and successful completion allows you to apply for up to
Science (Psychology)/Bachelor Legal Practice/Bachelor Science/Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Sport, As a combined degree graduate you will have two qualifications in just one year of credit towards a range of Bachelor degrees, and guaranteed
of Science (Animal Behaviour) of Behavioural Science Business (Marketing) Health and Physical Activity one to one-and-a-half years of extra study. entry to the following courses:
(Psychology) • Bachelor of Archaeology
Through the study of both human The combined Bachelor of The combined Bachelor of Our combined degree programs are designed to enhance your educational,
and animal behaviour, you will Combining the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor Psychological Science/Bachelor of academic and professional qualifications while minimising the cost and • Bachelor of Arts
learn how we learn, think and Behavioural Science (Psychology) of Business (Marketing) provides Sport, Health and Physical Activity length of your studies. Flinders’ combined degrees allow you to undertake • Bachelor of Arts pathway to Education (Primary R-7)
interact with others, what motivates with law prepares you for the opportunity to link the prepares you for sport and physical in-depth study in exciting combinations that aren’t usually available in • Bachelor of Arts pathway to Education (Secondary)
our actions and the role that occupations where law and psychology of marketing with activity careers, giving you a strong single degrees. • Bachelor of Arts pathway to Psychological Science
personality plays in behaviour. This psychology interact. You will consumer buying behaviour. It knowledge base in psychology flinders.edu.au/combineddegrees • Bachelor of Business
combination offers a unique journey develop an understanding of human teaches you to market to people combined with health, tourism,
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management, International
of discovery about the similarities behaviour, motivation, relationships, effectively by understanding nutrition, disability and business.
between human and animal social communication and cognitive how psychology influences their This combined degree meets the Bachelor of Letters Business, Management Marketing, Sports Management)
• Bachelor of Business Economics
organisation, and individual strategy processes. Better understand the decisions, and is one of only a few accreditation requirements of the The Bachelor of Letters is available to study alongside any degree at
and decision-making. actions of clients, judges, jurors and programs that allow you to delve Australian Psychology Accreditation • Bachelor of Creative Industries (Digital Media, Film and Television,
Flinders and enables you to graduate with two qualifications. Interactive Design, Theatre and Performance, Writing and Publishing,
the changes to law, which will help into consumer buying behaviour, Council.
You will analyse predator-prey The Bachelor of Letters is available in the following disciplines: Festivals and Arts Production)
you develop a stronger and more rational and irrational decision-
behaviour and understand the Other combined degrees: • Creative writing • Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion
effective argument for your legal making processes, impulse buying
role human and animal behaviour • Bachelor of Behavioural • History
cases, and explore a social justice behaviour, heuristic decision- • Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education
plays in our welfare, survival Science (Psychology)/Bachelor
perspective for understanding making and other frameworks. • Languages (French, Modern Greek) • Bachelor of Engineering Science
and evolution. This combined of Arts
human behaviour. This combined This combined degree meets the • Mathematics • Bachelor of Information Technology
degree meets the accreditation
program provides an accredited accreditation requirements of the • Bachelor of Laws and Legal • Sports performance coaching.
requirements of the Australian • Bachelor of International Business (Wine, Spirits and Tourism)
professional qualification in both Australian Psychology Accreditation Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of
Psychology Accreditation Council. The Bachelor of Letters is normally undertaken part-time over three years • Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science
law and psychology. Council. Behavioural Science
to allow concurrent study with your primary bachelor degree, adding one • Bachelor of Law and Society
Bachelor of Behavioural (Psychology)
Bachelor of Psychological year to your overall study program. • Bachelor of Science
Science (Psychology)/Bachelor Bachelor of Psychological • Bachelor of Laws /Bachelor of
Science/Bachelor of
of Computer Science Science/Bachelor of Business Behavioural Science Standard University admission requirements apply.
Criminology
The combined Bachelor of (Human Resource Management) (Psychology) flinders.edu.au/diplomas
The combined Bachelor of
Behavioural Science (Psychology)/ To manage an organisation • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/
Psychological Science/Bachelor
Bachelor of Computer Science effectively, you need to understand Bachelor of Behavioural
of Criminology provides you with
provides the opportunity to link its people. The Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
a comprehensive education in
the disciplines of psychology Psychological Science/Bachelor • Bachelor of Psychological
psychology combined with criminal
and computer science and the of Business (Human Resource Science/Bachelor of
behaviour, crime prevention and
management of data. This combined Management) helps you to develop Criminology (Honours).
responses to crime. This combined
degree meets the accreditation an understanding of psychology degree meets the accreditation
requirements of the Australian and apply it to human resource requirements of the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council. management. This combined Psychology Accreditation Council.
degree meets the accreditation
requirements of both the Australian
Human Resources Institute and the
Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council.
For a full list of combined degree options visit flinders.edu.au/combineddegrees
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STUDENT SUPPORT INDIGENOUS ADMISSIONS PATHWAYS TO STUDY
Whatever you decide to study at Flinders, we’re always here to help
you succeed.
SCHEME Whether you are a school leaver or returning to study at a later date, there are many ways to gain admission to Flinders University.
Explore your options and find the entry path that’s right for you.
The Indigenous Admissions Scheme provides an alternative pathway
Careers & Employability Service If you have recent secondary education If you have work and life experience
The Careers and Employability Service helps give you the edge in your
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who may not have
career. CareerHub, our online employment portal, offers personalised job been able to gain entry to university by traditional means, with the Year 12 Entry Foundation Studies
opportunities, career planning, programs to help you broaden your skills
and experience, access to employer events and career-related resources. opportunity to study at Flinders. Most Year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional entry method,
where offers are made to eligible applicants with the highest selection
The Foundation Studies program has been designed to introduce you to
university study in a supportive learning environment. Open to people from
Whatever you are studying, CareerHub can help you find your direction rank until all places in the degree are filled. Your selection rank is used by all backgrounds, Foundation Studies provides a pathway to gain entry to
and start your career. Flinders to assess your admission to a course and is based on your ATAR most degrees at Flinders and offers guaranteed entry into some degrees.
flinders.edu.au/careers Are you eligible? plus any adjustment factors for which you are eligible.
To be eligible for the Indigenous Admissions Scheme you must be an Military Pathways
Flinders Connect Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with the Commonwealth Elite Athlete Pathway Use your military service in the Australian Defence Force as a pathway to
definition which requires you to:
If you’ve officially represented your school or state at a national level a Flinders University degree.
Flinders Connect can help with everything from enrolment and fees to • be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and competition, we’ll consider your school’s recommendation about your
exams and graduation. You can also access Flinders Connect for specialist
services in admissions, careers and IT help. A range of support services is
• identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and academic potential when you apply. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• be accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community
also available. Adult entry to university via the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
flinders.edu.au/flindersconnect
in which you live or have lived. Research Project B Pathway assesses your ability to study at a tertiary level.
You may be currently studying Year 12, or be a non-school leaver. If you have strong results in the Research Project B subject you will be
considered for entry into Flinders on the basis of your Year 12 results and
Flinders Library How to apply Research Project B performance.
Our extensive library is more than a book repository. We provide a range of 1 Apply for the course you want to study through the South Australian
services such as computing and printing, document delivery and one-on- Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). You will get an application number uniTEST
one librarian appointments for assistance with search strategies and finding from SATAC that you will need for your Indigenous Admissions application If you’re in Year 12, uniTEST is available to enhance your chances of getting
resources for your assignments. form. into Flinders.
library.flinders.edu.au 2 Complete the Indigenous Admissions Scheme Application Form at We will select students based on their Year 12 results (60% weighting
flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/indigenous-admission-scheme toward the ATAR selection rank) and uniTEST results (40%). Flinders
and send to Yunggorendi Student Engagement Office as outlined at the will also consider applicants based on their uniTEST results (100%) as
Flinders Living end of the form. a standalone entry score (subject to SACE completion and any course
Flinders is the only university in Adelaide that gives you the opportunity 3 An interview is part of the application process but you will be notified prerequisites or specific admissions requirements). If you take the test and
to live on campus, and both University Hall and Deirdre Jordan Village about this. don’t do well, we will only consider your highest selection rank.
are located within the Bedford Park campus. The wide range of social,
sporting and community activities also enhances the student experience
at Flinders Living. Application and interview dates If you have some higher education
flinders.edu.au/living First round applications close late November and second round applications
close early January for semester 1. For our midyear intake to a number of Tertiary Transfer
courses, applications close in June. If you have completed at least one semester of full-time equivalent study at
Flinders University Student Association university, you may be able to transfer to study at Flinders University using
The Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) continues a long tradition your grade point average (GPA).
of active student involvement and represents the rights and interests of
students. FUSA manages social events, non-sporting clubs and societies, and
the student publication Empire Times, and helps with academic, administrative
If you have vocational education and training (VET)
and welfare issues.
fusa.edu.au
TAFElink
Flinders offers guaranteed entry to selected degrees for applicants who
have completed a TAFE/VET certificate IV or higher-level qualification, as
Health, counselling and disability services long as degree prerequisites are met.
Managing your health is important. We have facilities and services available
to help you look after your physical and mental health. TAFE SA Dual Offers
flinders.edu.au/hcd Flinders University together with TAFE SA offer over 45 dual offer pathways
in various disciplines.
Transition to university Adult Entry
Starting at university is a big step; let’s make it easier. The Student Learning The adult entry scheme enables people aged 18 years and over to apply
Centre provides a range of services from writing and mathematics support to to study at Flinders via the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
assistance with study and time-management skills. Applications are made via SATAC.
students.flinders.edu.au/study-support/slc
Yunggorendi Student Engagement
Yunggorendi Student Engagement provides high quality support services
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Flinders University.
Our team of highly qualified Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff connect
to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities on local, national and
international levels.
flinders.edu.au/yunggorendi
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WHEN CAN I START? KEY DATES THIS IS FLINDERS
Flinders offers two admissions cycles each year for undergraduate Flinders Open Days: Flinders’ huge main campus features an award-winning hub and plaza, with retail, food outlets and a state-of-the-art sport and fitness centre.
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Semester 1 – March start August 2021
Applications open in August for commencement the following year.
Semester 2* – July start Semester 1 2022 start date:
Mid-year applications open in August for commencement in July the
following year. 28 February 2022 NORTH
ADELAIDE
*Not all degrees are offered for semester 2 entry. Check our midyear site
Semester 1 Orientation week:
for details: flinders.edu.au/midyear Grange Rd
North
HOW DO I APPLY? 21 February 2022
HENLEY BEACH Adelaide Central
BOTANIC
PARK
Check the application dates Semester 2 2022 start date:
Taple
Train Station
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25 July 2022
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Applicants need to apply through the South Australian Tertiary
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Admissions Centre (SATAC): satac.edu.au ADELAIDE
Read the course information Semester 2 Orientation week: 23 mins
NORWOOD
• check the admission criteria Victoria
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check the prerequisites
check assumed knowledge and additional admission criteria
18 July 2022 Henley Beach
26 mins
Square
VICTORIA
PARK Greenhill Rd
• consider combined degrees
• check English language requirements
24 mins
• consider pathways to your degree
Visit us ADELAIDE AIRPORT
• register for Flinders Open Days GOODWOOD
King William Rd
• check other upcoming events at: events.flinders.edu.au
Fullarton Rd
Contact us if you have any questions
FULLARTON
• call: 1300 354 633 (local call cost)
• email: askflinders@flinders.edu.au
Apply
• apply through SATAC at: www.satac.edu.au/apply-now
• apply for scholarships at: flinders.edu.au/scholarships
• lodge separate Indigenous application (if applicable) at:
flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/indigenous-admission-scheme
Key
Goodwood Rd
Flinders University Campus Locations
Accept your offer GLENELG
Enrol in your subject/topics at: Hospital
students.flinders.edu.au/my-course/enrolment
Buses (including loop buses)
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Glenelg Beach Daws Rd Flinders campus loop: 16 minutes
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16 mins Tonsley loop to Bedford Park: 15 minutes
PASADENA BELAIR
Tonsley Station (20 minutes to CBD)
Morphett Rd
Brighton Rd
Flinders Station (22 minutes to CBD)
Tonsley
Train Lines
7 mins Main Roads (25 minutes to CBD)
Westfield Shopping Centre
Brighton Beach Marion
Sturt Rd BLACKWOOD
13 mins
STURT Sturt
SOUTH Flinders
BRIGHTON Medical
Centre Bedford
Park
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FLINDERS FOR PSYCHOLOGY CONTACT US Our friendly staff are available to answer your questions: 1300 354 633 (local call cost) | askflinders@flinders.edu.au | flinders.edu.au/ask International students should contact: +61 8 8201 2727 | flinders.edu.au/international | INTLAdmissions@flinders.edu.au Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure is accurate at the time of publication: March 2021. Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herein without prior notice. Alterations are reflected in the course information available on the University’s website. CRICOS No. 00114A
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