Background/History
Established in 1966, named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders who explored and surveyed, the South Australian coastline in 1802, Flinders University is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. A member of the Innovative Research University Group, the institution enjoys a well-justified reputation for its excellence in teaching and research.
The Times Higher Education Australian World University Rankings 2016 places Flinders University within the 10th – 17th bracket. Similarly, the University is ranked in the top 100 universities under 50 years old by the Times Higher Education 2015.
Flinders International Study Centre (ISC)
Flinders ISC provides academic and English language foundation courses needed to successfully progress into a degree at Flinders University. Flinders ISC pledges to develop the student’s academic knowledge in subject areas relevant to the chosen undergraduate degree and learn key study and independent learning skills.
Flinders ISC offers the follow academic pathway programs:
- Foundation Program
- Diplomas
- Pre-Masters Business Program
Foundation Program - Pathway into first year of undergraduate degree program
The Foundation Program provides comprehensive English language and academic preparation; ensuring students are fully prepared for studying an undergraduate degree. The Standard Program lasts 2 trimesters (14 weeks) over 8 months while the Extended Program lasts 3 trimesters (14 weeks) over 12 months.
After completing the IFY and successfully meeting the progression grades for your chosen degree course, you will have the opportunity to progress to undergraduate study at the University.
Eligible Foundation program students who do not achieve the grades to progress on to a degree at Flinders can instead go on to study the Diploma of Commerce or Diploma of Science at Flinders ISC. Diploma graduates may then progress to a range of undergraduate degrees at Flinders University (along with earn up to 12 months of credit towards their studies)
Intakes are usually in the month of February, June and October.
Diploma of Commerce - Pathway into second year of undergraduate degree program
The Diploma of Commerce will prepare students for joining the second year of a business or commerce degree at Flinders University. The program structure either lasts 2 trimesters (14 weeks) over 8 months or 3 trimesters (14 weeks) over 12 months.
Diploma of Science - Pathway into second year of undergraduate degree program
The Diploma of Science will prepare students for joining the second year of an engineering degree at Flinders University. The program structure either lasts 2 trimesters (14 weeks) over 8 months or 3 trimesters (14 weeks) over 12 months.
Pre-Masters Program (PMP) - Pathway to the postgraduate degree
Completion of the Pre-Masters Business Programs guarantees entry to the Flinders Business School’s Master of Business, Master of Accounting or Master of Accounting and Finance postgraduate degrees. The Accelerated Program structure lasts 1 trimester (14 weeks) over 4 months while the Standard Program lasts 2 trimesters (14 weeks each) over 8 months.
Once you successfully complete the course you will be guaranteed entry to the Flinders Business School's following programs:
- Master of Business (MBus)
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Accounting and Finance
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