
One of Australia's leading teaching and research institutions, Flinders University combines traditional values with a progressive outlook and a flair for innovation. At times, Flinders is also proudly unconventional.
Applications for courses have risen consistently in recent years, reflecting a determination to provide exciting and flexible options that reflect the needs of today's students, their future employers and the wider community. This includes undergraduate degrees and diplomas and postgraduate programs through to doctoral level.
On a per capita basis Flinders consistently rank among Australia's top universities for spending on research and experimental development and for the citation of our work in professional journals.
Flinders offers a wide array of undergraduate degrees. Depending on their interest, undergraduate students can take degrees which are related to study areas such as education, humanities and law, science and engineering, social and behavioral sciences and medicine, nursing and health sciences.
Students can gain entry into an undergraduate degree at Flinders through year 12 qualifications, foundation studies, special tertiary admissions test (STAT), TAFE/VET qualifications and higher education transfers. Flinders students are able to make industry connections and enhance their skills and experience through workplace and internship programs in Australia and overseas and by participating in the student exchange program.
For professionals who wish to further their career or want a completely different career, Flinders has a range of postgraduate courses. Postgraduate coursework will lead graduate students to graduate entry bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorates, graduate certificates and graduate diplomas.
Aside from postgraduate coursework, research degrees are also on offer at Flinders. Research degree types include masters by research degree, doctor of philosophy (PhD) and professional doctorate. Study areas include arts, biotechnology, business, clinical education, engineering, laws, science and theology.
Flinders provides a range of study online options for students. Selected undergraduate courses such as disability and developmental education, government and public management and theology are offered for external students. Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are freely available, short online courses that are available to anyone to participate in.
The university offers a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs online. Students can study postgraduate course in many fields including Arts and languages, Business and commerce, Culture, heritage, tourism and theology, education, science, health and medicine and nursing and midwifery. Resources and information such as student help desks, forums, lecture recordings, academic and study skills help are also available for off-campus students.