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Flinders Foundation Studies - Your pathway into Uni

One of our most popular pathways into a Flinders degree is Flinders Foundation Studies. This preparation program is open to eligible applicants, enabling you to begin your studies at university.

  • 4 month program at no cost to students*
  • Gain eligibility to apply for most of Flinders undergraduate courses
  • Get equipped with the skills to be a successful university student
  • Be introduced to some of the major fields of study available at Flinders University.

*Commonwealth Government funded program. Students are expected to undertake further university studies upon successful completion of Foundation Studies.

I was unsure what I wanted to do at university, and I found the Flinders Foundation Studies program was a good way of getting my foot in the door. The teachers were relatable and cared about the lessons they taught, as well as helping me to decide that I wanted to study nursing in the future. The overall environment is modern and open to all types of people, making it a pleasant place to study.
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Mitchell, Foundation Studies student

Guaranteed entry to Flinders University

If you successfully complete the Foundation Studies Program, Flinders University will guarantee your entry to the following undergraduate degrees:

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Studies Program you are eligible to apply for other courses, however, selection is competitive so it pays to work hard and achieve the best results you can.

You can apply for most courses via internal transfer. Check the internal transfer page to see if the course is available via internal transfer or if a SATAC application is required.

What will you study?

Our program provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be an independent learner who can succeed at university.

The program will help you to develop:

  • study skills and an understanding of university life
  • digital literacy and reading skills
  • academic communication skills
  • critical thinking and analytical skills.

When can you study?

We offer Foundation Studies in both semester 1 (February entry) and semester 2 (July entry). Applications open a few months prior for both intakes and the program runs for one semester.

In Semester 1, there is an additional option of undertaking Foundation Studies entirely on campus at Flinders University (evening classes). This is suited to those with day-time commitments and will run for seven months, allowing you to begin your university degree in Semester 1 the following year.

Online options will soon be available. Foundation Studies students, whether you live in regional Australia or in a metropolitan area, can apply to study online.

Where will you study?

The Foundation Studies Program is available to study in Adelaide metropolitan areas and online.

Adelaide metropolitan locations:

The program is also available to study on campus at Bedford Park (evening classes).

Student success stories

Sasha Clarke - Flinders Foundation Studies student

Start your future with Foundation Studies

Five years out of high school, Sasha Clarke found herself looking for a new direction.

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Kelei Deng - Flinders Foundation Studies student

Why success means more than your ATAR

Getting a low ATAR didn't stop Kelei Deng from following her passion and achieving her career goals.

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Scott Richards - Flinders Foundation Studies student

From prisoner to pupil

Scott Richards has seen the bottom, but thanks to Flinders Foundation Studies, he’s climbing his way back up.

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Who is eligible to apply?

This program is for Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens who have not previously studied at university and do not hold a TAFE/VET Advanced Diploma.

This program is not available to students enrolled in Year 12 studies (South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent) or to students enrolled below Year 12 studies; or to those who were eligible to be enrolled in Year 12 studies in the year they wish to commence this program.

How to apply

There are two admissions per year; semester 1 (February) and semester 2 (July).

Applications for semester 1, 2021 are now open.

Apply now

Follow the steps below to apply for Foundation Studies at Flinders.

  • You will be directed to log in to your Okta dashboard.
  • Once you are logged in to your Okta dashboard, click on the ‘Student System’ icon.
  • Reactivate your account.
  • After you have submitted your reactivation request, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to complete this process and log in to your Okta dashboard. Once you are logged in to your Okta dashboard, click on the ‘Student System’ icon.
  • You will be directed to the registration page.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to register a Flinders account. Once you have registered, click on the blue ‘Proceed with application’ button which will take you to the Student System.

From the Student System, go to the My Applications tab.

  • Click the blue ‘Add New’ button
  • In the box that says “Hi! What do you want to study?” search the word ‘foundation’. This will list the different Foundation locations you can choose from.
  • Click the blue ‘Apply’ button next the FFSP location where you wish to study and proceed with your application.
  • Follow the prompts on the screen to complete and submit your application.
     

Timetables

Offers are likely to made from late November, up until the commencement of the course.

TAFE SA campuses - semester 1, 2021

Online - semester 1, 2021: Applications open soon.

Flinders University campus - semester 1, 2021

TAFE SA campuses - semester 2, 2021

How to secure your place after you’ve received an offer letter

To secure your place in this course, you need to take the following steps as soon as possible and by no later than the course start date:

  • Ensure you have activated your Flinders Account. To do this you need your Student ID and date of birth (your Student ID is provided in your offer letter);
  • Log on to your student dashboard using your Flinders Authentication Name (FAN) and password and click on the Student System icon. (If you forget your FAN you can re-visit the activate your Flinders account page to recover it by re-entering your Student ID Number and date of birth);
  • Complete a Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF) which can be accessed through the ‘My Commonwealth Assistance’ tab at the top of the page in the Student System. There is a demonstration video available to help you if you need assistance;
  • Click on the ‘My Enrolment’ tab found at the top of the page in the Student System and read and agree to the enrolment declaration before commencing your enrolment.

We recommend you visit the MyFlinders website from your student dashboard. This has a range of support resources and includes demonstration videos to support you during your studies.

Visit MyFlinders

Make an enquiry

For more information about Foundation Studies at Flinders University, please fill out the form below.

We also offer one-on-one appointments with our prospective student team to discuss career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements.

Contact us

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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Last Updated: 19 Jan 2021