ENQUIRIES

Postal address
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Flinders is a leading international university in Australia, distinguished by its boldness, vigour and imagination. The University has a record of excellence and innovation in teaching, research and community engagement.

While the main campus is located in the suburb of Bedford Park, just a short drive south of Adelaide's Central Business District and easily accessible by public transport, the University's geographical footprint also stretches across South Australia, Western Victoria and the Northern Territory.

Flinders has over 2,000 staff and more than 18,800 students, with over 3,500 coming from countries as diverse as Canada, India and Kenya. Its graduates are encouraged to be knowledgeable, to communicate effectively and to develop skills to connect across boundaries and tackle major challenges.

Flinders has led the way in providing access to higher education and offers a choice of pathways that cater to people from a variety of backgrounds.

Offering over 100 undergraduate and 250 postgraduate courses, Flinders prides itself on the quality of its programs and the attention given to the learning experience of its students.

ADMISSION

Flinders University offers many courses in a variety of areas and the entry requirements for these courses vary.

You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:

• Year 12 qualifications (South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), International Baccalaureate and interstate equivalents) - the majority of Year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional competitive entry method. Flinders University offers guaranteed entry for most courses to applicants competing on year 12 qualifications with an ATAR equal to or above the nominated ATAR rank. More information about guaranteed entry including the courses to which it applies can be found at: www.flinders.edu.au/guaranteedatar.

• TAFE/VET qualifications - applicants who have completed certain TAFE/VET qualifications are eligible to apply. Flinders University offers guaranteed entry to selected courses via our TAFElink program. To be eligible for TAFElink, you must have completed a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or higher qualification and meet all course prerequisites. More information about TAFElink including the courses to which it applies can be found at: www.flinders.edu.au/tafelink.

• Higher education transfers - applicants who have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) of a degree course may be considered for admission to most courses on the basis of their higher education results. Flinders University also offers guaranteed entry to current Flinders students with a nominated Grade Point Average (GPA) to a majority of courses via our Flinderslink program. More information about Flinderslink including the courses to which it applies can be found at: www.flinders.edu.au/flinderslink.

• Adult entry (STAT, Bridging Programs or Foundation Course) - applicants who have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means may apply for admission through this pathway. Further information can be found at: www.flinders.edu.au/adult.

Admission to all courses is normally based on academic merit as determined by assessment of an applicant's qualifications. In some courses other criteria, such as the UMAT, an interview, audition or portfolio submission also apply, as well as some courses having SACE Stage 2 subject prerequisites. For information on such requirements, please read carefully the information in the SATAC University Guide and the course and programs website: www.flinders.edu.au/courses.

It is extremely important that applicants get advice on the correct admissions requirements for courses before listing preferences on SATAC's UniWeb. Advice should be sought from the Admissions/ Prospective Students Office on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost).

SPECIAL ENTRY

For full details refer to Special Entry subquotas.

SPECIAL ACCESS AND EQUITY SCHEMES

Flinders has a proud reputation for student assistance and innovative schemes which provide access to mature students and to those from non-traditional backgrounds and for providing financial support through scholarships and bursaries.

Special access schemes include:

• Rural and Isolated Student Access Scheme (RISAS) provides bonus points to students from rural and isolated schools in South Australia and interstate.

• Student Equal Access Scheme (SEAS) is designed to assist students in metropolitan South Australia by providing bonus points to applicants who are from low socio-economic backgrounds.

• Indigenous Admissions Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means. Further information is available from the Yungorrendi First Nation Centre for Higher Education and Research on (08) 8201 3033.

• Principals Recommendation Program appreciates that a student's performance in year 12 studies may not always be a true indicator of an ability to succeed at university. Accordingly, Flinders will consider a school's recommendation of an applicant's academic performance and potential for university study for admission to selected Flinders courses.

Further information about all of these schemes is available from the Admissions/Prospective Students Office on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost) or visit: www.flinders.edu.au/special-entry.

BONUS POINTS AND SELECTION

• LOTE (Language Other Than English) Bonus Point Scheme provides bonus points to students studying LOTE subjects in year 12 who apply for entry to selected degree courses at Flinders University

• Science and Mathematics Bonus Points Scheme provides bonus points to students studying selected Science and Mathematics subjects in year 12 who apply for entry to specified Science or Engineering degrees at Flinders University

For applicants who are eligible for year 12 bonus points, SATAC will add the points to the SA/NT university aggregate. The year 12 selection rank for Flinders University courses will then be the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) which corresponds to the revised aggregate. A similar process is undertaken for applicants who have completed year 12 interstate or the International Baccalaureate.

Note that applicants can receive bonus points under the Bonus Points Scheme and the various access schemes up to a maximum of nine bonus points.

Selection ranks are university and/or course-specific and do not appear on SACE/NTCET documentation.

QUOTAS

Quotas which determine the number of new students admitted to all courses are determined annually and for most courses applications exceed supply. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and for some courses, performance in the UMAT, at an interview or audition. The University reserves the right not to offer a course for which insufficient applications have been received.

ACADEMIC YEAR - COMMENCEMENT DATES

Commencement dates vary from early February to early March. Details may be obtained from the following website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/semester-dates. Note that enrolment dates may be much earlier. If you receive an offer to a course you will be sent detailed enrolment instructions.

DEFERMENT

All undergraduate courses except Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Midwifery and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics can be deferred for one year.

CREDIT TRANSFER

Many courses at Flinders will grant credit for studies undertaken at other recognised educational institutions.

Credit transfer is available for applicants who have completed or partially completed an award from another university or recognised higher education institution, or who have completed an appropriate level of qualification from TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Many TAFE/RTO qualifications have already been assessed for credit towards some of our courses; these can be searched with the Credit Transfer Database available at: www.flinders.edu.au/credit. Others qualifications will require individual assessment.

Eligibility for credit does not guarantee admission to a course at Flinders University.

Further details on credit transfer may be obtained online at www.flinders.edu.au/credit or from the Admissions/Prospective Students Office on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost).

DUAL TAFE AND FLINDERS UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

The Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS) and the University have developed a dual study program which allows students to undertake studies in certain vocational areas towards a TAFE award (for example diploma programs) and a Flinders University degree simultaneously. These dual awards will permit students to gain vocational knowledge and skills while completing complementary study in a degree course. The dual award will be shorter in length than the combined length of the separate degree and diploma courses - typically both awards would normally take five years of full-time study to complete (BA: three years; TAFE award: two years). Under the dual award students complete both awards in four years resulting in savings in fees. Prospective applicants must obtain an information sheet on the dual award programs before completing an application.

Enquiries should be made to the Admissions/Prospective Students Office on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost), or to the TAFE SA Information Service, telephone 1800 882 661 (freecall) or 8463 6300 (mobile callers).

BACHELOR OF ARTS/ACSA ADVANCED DIPLOMA/DEGREE IN VISUAL ARTS

The University together with the Adelaide Central School of Art (ACSA) offers an innovative program which will enable students to undertake a Bachelor of Arts degree at Flinders together with the Advanced Diploma/Degree at ACSA.

This program, which normally takes six years of full-time study, may be completed in five years. The first year requires completion of the Certificate of Visual Art Practice at the ACSA. In years two to five students undertake studies in the Bachelor of Arts at the University and the Diploma/Degree at the ACSA. Further information is available from the Adelaide Central School of Art (08) 8364 5075 or the Admissions/Prospective Students Office at Flinders University on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost).

DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGE

This course is intended for students with a principal study or career interest outside languages who wish, either for cultural interest or for practical career enhancement purposes, to add a Diploma in Language to their main degree. Students will take 36 units in a language other than English concurrently with their program. This will extend their study program by an additional year. Students may apply for the Diploma in Language at enrolment. For further information contact the Admissions/Prospective Students Office on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost).

UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Flinders University has a strong reputation for supporting all students by providing access to a comprehensive range of free and confidential student services.

Typically a a new Flinders student will begin the year by participating in the StartSmart Orientation and Transition Program, including campus tours, academic, online and social support. In addition students attend the award winning EXCELerate Program, offering a wide-ranging academic skills bridging and development program, making sure first year students start on track.

Other Student Services available to Flinders University students include:

• The Transition to University Office - assisting students from many different backgrounds with their transition to university by offering information, support and referral on a number of issues. No question is ever too small! For further information email getconnected@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 3121.

• The Student Learning Centre - providing study skills workshops, academic support in addition to facilitating the EXCELerate program. For further information email slc@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 2518.

• The Career and Employer Liaison Centre - offering careers advice, university and community mentoring, vacation and graduate employment, including a range of additional programs assisting the further development of graduate skills sought after by employers. For further information email careers@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 2832.

• Health and Counselling Services - offering medical services, personal counselling, and many online resources. For further information email health.counsel@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 2118.

• Yungorrendi: First Nations Centre for Higher Education and Research - providing academic, social and other support to Indigenous students. For further information email yunggorendi@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 3033.

• The International Student Services Unit - offering a range of services to assist international students with life and studies at Flinders University. For further information email issu@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 2717.

LIBRARY

The Flinders University Library consists of a Central Library and three branch libraries - the Law, Sturt and Gus Fraenkel Medical Libraries. The library system contains more than 1 million books and periodicals on all subjects related to the teaching and research interests of the University staff and students. There are extensive reading and study areas in all the libraries, and each library offers borrowing facilities to any student in the University. The library offers a wide range of electronic services, including:

• A comprehensive range of databases and electronic journals.

• Computers in each library with internet and word processing capabilities.

FLINDERS ONE SERVICES

Flinders One provides a range of services to students including:

• Student Assist advocacy and welfare services.

• Loans and financial counselling.

• Academic, cultural, political, recreational and religious clubs, societies and associations.

• A gym, sports and recreational clubs and facilities.

For further information regarding Flinders One Services visit www.flindersone.edu.au/

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Flinders University is committed to providing access and equity for students with disabilities to enable them to participate fully and independently, to the greatest extent possible in the academic, cultural and social life of the University. For further information contact the Disability Liaison Officer on (08) 8201 2943 or fax (08) 8201 3154 or email disability@flinders.edu.au. You can also visit www.flinders.edu.au/current-students/healthandcounselling/disabilities.cfm

ACCOMMODATION

Flinders University encourages students to apply for accommodation in the educational, multi-cultural and fun residential communities on campus. University Hall accommodates 240 residents from around the world in its catered, collegiate-style hall or residence. The Deirdre Jordan Village is self-catered with 2, 3 and 5-bedroom units and a supportive semi-collegiate environment for 310 residents. Both are a few minutes walk from the heart of the university with public transport to the nearby beach, shopping and the Adelaide CBD. Both offer residents a fantastic opportunity to be a part of supportive and lively communities that emphasise personal development, collegiality, leadership opportunities and intellectual growth. Applications close 31 October of the year prior to entry. For further information, contact Flinders Housing, telephone (08) 8291 6000 or email flinders.housing@flinders.edu.au or visit www.flinders.edu.au/housing and apply online.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Flinders University has a number of bursaries and scholarships available to commencing students. Up to 200 Flinders First Year Education Costs Bursaries are available at a minimum value of $750 each to students in financial need. Flinders also offers a range of scholarships for students from regional and rural areas, such as The Sir Eric Neal Scholarship for engineering students and the Flinders Business School Undergraduate Rural Scholarship for business and commerce students.

Scholarships are also available to continuing and honours students. Further information about scholarships at Flinders University is available from the Higher Degree Administration and Scholarship Office at www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships, email scholarships@flinders.edu.au or telephone (08) 8201 3115.

CHILD CARE FACILITIES

There are two options of childcare available on the Flinders University campus. For further details contact either the Flinders University Child Care Centre located on the Sturt Campus, Tel (08) 8201 2881, or the Community Child Care Centre located next to the Flinders Medical Centre, Tel (08) 8204 5306 or (08) 8204 4983.

COURSE AND CAREER OPEN DAYS 2011

Flinders University Course and Career Open Days will be held on Friday 19 August and Saturday 20 August. As well as enabling you to sample the atmosphere of the Flinders campus first hand, Course and Career Open Days give you the best opportunity to talk to the academic staff about the subject areas and degrees that interest you. We organise a full program of activities including: presentations on degrees, talks by current students and tours of departments, labs and teaching areas.

For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/openday

COURSE INFORMATION SESSIONS 2011

Flinders University offers a range of course information sessions throughout the year. For further information visit: www.flinders.edu.au/courseinfosessions.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The following free publications are available on request:

• Flinders University 2012 Undergraduate Course Guide

• Flinders University Undergraduate Course Pocket Guide 2012

• Course brochures 2012

• Postgraduate Course Guide 2012

• TAFE to University 2012 brochure

• Special Access Schemes 2012 brochure

Further enquiries should be directed to the Admissions/Prospective Students Office on (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost).