Foundation/Pathway

Foundation Studies Program (Standard)

Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

The Flinders Foundation Studies Program prepares students for undergraduate university study at Flinders. It is designed for students who have not attempted higher education study and are not eligible for direct entry via the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or an equivalent secondary qualification, such as many international students. On successful completion, students are guaranteed entry into select Flinders Bachelor degrees and can competitively apply for entry into other undergraduate courses.

Cost & duration

Duration0.7 yr
Tuition (international)A$44,600
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall (W6)
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • A single integrated program of foundation-level study and skills topics (delivered as the Foundation Studies Program unit) building the academic
  • English-language and study skills required for undergraduate study
  • structured to lead directly into guaranteed-entry Flinders Bachelor degrees

Admissions

Applicants must not have previously attempted higher education study, or hold a TAFE/VET Advanced Diploma or higher qualification. Applicants who are eligible for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent, or who are currently enrolled in SACE or equivalent in the year they wish to commence, are not eligible to apply, unless enrolled through a specific partnership arrangement with Flinders University.

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