The workplace of the future will look different from today’s. Are you ready to take your place?
At Flinders, we’re constantly developing new course offerings and fine-tuning our degrees to ensure you’re prepared for this change.
You’ll gain specialised skills and knowledge in your chosen field plus develop abilities in independent thinking, communication, collaboration, ethics and creativity – qualities that will prepare you to become an expert and innovator in your field.
Whether you’d like to excel in a profession, pursue research that makes a difference, or forge an entirely new path, Flinders gives you the confidence to achieve your fearless ambitions.
It all starts with a Flinders degree.
Creative arts and media
Create your future
Creativity is one of the most powerful and sought-after commodities on the planet. It drives development in the screen industry, theatre, fashion, digital media, dance, the publishing industry and more. The world needs people with creative vision to lead innovation in a range of industries. Learn how to unlock your visual, verbal and written skills to develop and communicate your ideas.
| SATAC code: |
244601 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus |
Game Production
Investigate the societal impact of games and gaming, and work with industry standard software packages. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake programming, coding and visual
effects and graduate with advanced knowledge of game engine implementation and the creative and practical processes of game production
| SATAC code: |
244621 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Ideal for passionate musicians and budding industry professionals, this degree is suited to those who would like to gain key industry knowledge as well as business and marketing skills to be successful professionals in a competitive environment.
Computer Science and Information Technology
Explore infinite possibilities
With a degree in computer science or IT, you could work in areas such as medical research,
climate change, the environment and business, or contribute to the creative industries and the development of new products and services.
| SATAC code: | 244731 |
| Course length: | 5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
This degree provides education in both the theoretical paradigms and the practical skills required to design and implement computer-based systems and in the mathematical concepts used to understand, model and describe the world around us. This enables students to solve a wide range of both theoretical and real-world problems.
| SATAC code: | 244641 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
This degree joins Flinders other branches of forensic science (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, and Forensic Biology) to form one of the most comprehensive suites of forensic
science degrees available in Australia. Graduates of this degree will cover all the knowledge that an accredited Bachelor of Information Technology graduate would cover plus specialist
studies in Forensic Science, Digital and Computer Forensics, Forensic Criminalistics, Internet and Network Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Evidence Evaluation and Crime Scene
Management.
| SATAC code: | 244771 |
| Course length: | 4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
Graduates of this degree will cover all the knowledge that an accredited Bachelor of Information Technology graduate would cover plus specialist studies in Forensic Science, Digital and Computer Forensics, Forensic Criminalistics, Internet and Network Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Evidence Evaluation and Crime Scene Management.
| SATAC code: | 244811 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus - Tonsley, Online |
Graduates with qualifications in business information systems are in high demand across a broad range of industries such as commerce, education, industry and government. Your degree will prepare you to work across the IT industry and your business knowledge will enable you to bridge the gap between business needs and the possibilities information systems can bring.
| SATAC code: | 244831 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus - Tonsley or Online |
Graduates of this degree are are accredited IT professionals ready to manage and innovate in challenging data-rich IT environments, and will be able to develop systems to analyse, manage and bring insight to large quantities of complex information, specialising in topics such as data mining and knowledge discovery, information security, and cloud and distributed computing.
Flinders University also offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics) (Honours)
| SATAC code: | 244851 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus - Tonsley or Online |
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Machine Learning) produces IT professionals ready to innovate and develop the next generation of machine learning and artificial intelligence based applications. Graduates of this degree will be able to develop sophisticated solutions to complex problems using machine learning techniques and tools.
Flinders University also offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (Machine Learning) (Honours)
Engineering
Apply science and ingenuity to real-world problems.
There are few fields as broad or as rewarding as engineering. If you can imagine it, chances are you can help bring it to life. From robotics to renewable energy, shipbuilding and defence, civil engineering or new medical technologies... the list is long and the opportunities are broad. You can help design and build tomorrow.
| SATAC code: | 244591 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
Make your ideas a commercial reality. Graduate prepared to solve problems and create commercial solutions. Develop a sound understanding of three areas: design; innovation
management; and science, technology and engineering.
| SATAC code: | 244741 |
| Course length: | 5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
The civil engineering component is a comprehensive, accredited degree covering the four main civil engineering themes of structures, transport, water and geomechanics. The engineering management component combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management.
| SATAC code: | 244751 |
| Course length: | 5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
The electrical and electronic engineering component is a comprehensive, accredited degree providing both a theoretical and a practical basis of electrical and electronic systems, and allows you to specialise in one of four areas - electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer and network systems or systems and security. The engineering management
component combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management.
| SATAC code: | 244761 |
| Course length: | 5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
The Mechanical Engineering component is a comprehensive, accredited degree providing both a theoretical and a real-world practical basis for designing and developing complex mechanical devices. Specialise in one of five areas - Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical
Systems, Materials Engineering, Maritime Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Design. The engineering management component combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management.
| SATAC code: | 244621 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
Constructed with substantial industry input and support, this course enables students to learn both the fundamentals and the practical application of a range of advanced manufacturing,
digital design and industry 4.0 techniques. The degree enables students to specialise in three areas - Advanced Manufacturing and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Engineering.
| SATAC code: | 244701 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
Developed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group within the Department of Defence, the course encompasses a wide range of communication mediums including radar, radio and microwaves. A particular focus will be placed on technologies that adopt these in conjunction with studies in signal processing, infrared imaging systems, multispectral sensing, computer networks and telecommunications.
| SATAC code: | 244711 |
| Course length: | 4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Tonsley |
This four-year combined degree represents a unique and exciting pathway to work in a cutting-edge, high-technology area. The pairing of a Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Physics represents a pathway to a well-paid and lifelong career at the forefront of electronic and electromagnetic technologies.
Health
Leaders in health and care
A global focus on the importance of health has led to a growing demand for skilled professionals who can teach us to live healthier lives. Flinders can help you become one of those professionals. With over 40 years’ experience in disability, speech pathology, and nutrition and dietetics education, and over 20 years’ experience in audiology, palliative care and health sciences, Flinders is a leader in health education.
| SATAC code: |
249021 |
| Course length: | 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Become job-ready, faster. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and skills to broaden opportunities for a career in health. This Associate Degree is available to students seeking a program that delivers knowledge and skills to support professional development in the health industry.
| SATAC code: |
216081 |
| Course length: | 1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Gain foundational knowledge and skills to start your rewarding career in health. This Diploma is available to students seeking a short program which will provide introductory knowledge and skills as a flexible pathway to a career in health
| SATAC code: |
249011 |
| Course length: | 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Become job-ready, faster. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and skills to broaden opportunities for a career in health. This Associate Degree is available to students seeking
a program that delivers knowledge and skills to support professional development in the health industry.
| SATAC code: |
244581 |
| Course length: | 4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Boldly face the local and global medical challenges of tomorrow in the rapidly advancing and growing field of laboratory medicine. Discover the competencies required to be a medical scientist equipped with specialist skills and knowledge to work in diagnostic pathology laboratories.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Build the skills that employers are seeking
Study your passion and work towards a career you’ll love. The workplaces of tomorrow are likely to be very different from those we see today. But one thing is unlikely to change:
employers will be searching for independently minded people with valuable, transferable skills.
| SATAC code: | 216031 |
| Course length: | 1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Not quite ready for a bachelor’s degree? Enrol in a one-year diploma where you get to taste a variety of different topics in the humanities, arts and social sciences and learn the fundamentals of university study such as communication and critical thinking skills. This course can be counted as the first year of the University’s Bachelor of Arts degree, so you can
transfer straight into the second year of study if you choose to do so.
| SATAC code: | 244871 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
This specialisation introduces BA students to health as a social challenge in order to build knowledge and skills that facilitate the employment in policy and community contexts. Health remains one of the fastest areas of employment with opportunities well beyond the medical and clinical fields. Employment opportunities include local governments, community organisations, health policy department, NGOs, research organisations.
| SATAC code: | 244881 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
This specialisation provides you with the fundamental knowledge and workplace skills development to pursue the career of your choice. It will help you to identify your professional purpose and identity, giving you skills to manage your future career. The specialisation can be combined with any major across the BA, offering you the opportunity to build your professional capabilities and deepen your knowledge in a discipline that excites you.
Science
Explore the unknown
From advances in biotech, to the discovery of a long-forgotten prehistoric creature or the thrill we feel when a new probe lands on Mars, science excites us all. Turn your passion for
discovery into a career.
| SATAC code: | 244721 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Create a career mapping the complexity of our world. In this degree, you’ll be taught skills to support change and growth in areas like global warming, urban planning, mining and
exploration, archaeology, transportation and biodiversity management. We integrate field-based data acquisition with modern technology, computer workshops and classroom based theory.
| SATAC code: | 244661 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Explore the importance of biological processes on human health and environmental well-being. This degree combines aspects of molecular biology, cell physiology and microbiology
with new computational approaches to discover fundamental aspects of life. The course also provides students the opportunity to explore areas of biotechnology, forensic science, plant science, environmental health, and biomedical engineering.
You will graduate well-prepared for a career in any life-science related field.
| SATAC code: | 244791 |
| Course length: | 4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
This degree offers a flexible combination of molecular bioscience and life science topics and enables students to focus on the scientific basis of life in all its forms - plant, animal,
fish, human. On completion of the degree students will have extensive knowledge in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of life sciences and complete coursework components designed to address topical concerns in health, industry and society preparing them for employment in related fields.
| SATAC code: | 244681 |
| Course length: | 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) |
| Location: | On campus, Bedford Park |
Invest in a career working with the oldest and best solar panels on earth - plants! This degree will have you working with plants hands-on, including oceanic algae, life-supporting crops, and our precious native flora. You'll graduate with employer ready skills in plant physiology, molecular biology, and ecology, preparing you for a career in agriculture, horticulture, biotechnology, environment and conservation.
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