Postgraduate study applications

Students looking at undertaking postgraduate studies must normally have an undergraduate degree to begin studying any postgraduate course.

Flinders offers a range of graduate entry bachelor degrees, masters degrees, doctorates, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and professional entry nursing courses. These courses are undertaken by coursework, research, or by a prescribed combination of both coursework and research streams.

Further details available in the 2008 Postgraduate Course Guide (PDF 4MB) . A full list of postgraduate courses is available in the PG Ezy-Guide (PDF 143KB) .

Postgraduate degrees by coursework

Postgraduate degrees by coursework refers to enrolment in your choice of courses where you attend lectures and tutorials with assessment throughout the duration of the course. The levels of study include:

• graduate certificate
• graduate diploma
• masters
• graduate entry bachelor degrees.

Postgraduate research higher degrees

Postgraduate research higher degrees are awarded on the basis of a thesis embodying the results of a research project.

In a limited number of research higher degrees, students undertake coursework topics that may constitute no more than one third of the final assessment.

For further information on research higher degrees visit our research higher degrees site.

Entry requirements

There are minimum entry requirements for each course. Applicants who do not meet the requirements may also be admitted (subject to specific conditions) at the discretion of the faculty offering the course.

Most graduate entry bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and graduate diplomas require a 3-year undergraduate degree from an Australian university or equivalent.

The normal minimum requirement for masters or PhD candidature is a 4 year honours degree or equivalent, with Second Class Honours (2A) or better, or a coursework masters with a distinction average. The Doctor of Medicine normally requires a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery.

Applicants with overseas qualifications require equivalent qualifications to those above.

Students who fall short of these entry requirements, or who wish to embark on higher degree work in a different field from that of their honours work, may be accepted.

Applications

Graduate entry bachelor degrees

All Graduate entry bachelor degrees, except medicine, are administered by the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). SATAC applications must be lodged in early December for Semester 1 entry, and close in mid June for degrees available for Semester 2 entry.
Applications can be made via UniWeb. Link via the Semester 1 or Mid year entry button. Click on 'Want to apply?' to begin your application.

Coursework programs

Most postgraduate coursework programs applications are made via GradStart. To apply follow these three easy steps.

1. Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website .
2. Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
3. Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.

You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.

If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received. Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart. Many coursework degrees offer a mid-year intake.

Other coursework programs

The following coursework degrees have separate application processes.

• Master of Psychology (Clinical) - direct to the University
  
• Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/Masters of Water Resources Management - direct to the University
  
• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery - through the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions process
  
• Doctor of Education - direct to the University
  
• Doctor of Public Health - direct to the University
• Master of Audiology/Master of Speech Pathology (2008 entry only) - direct to the University.
  

Application details

• Admission to postgraduate coursework (PDF 33KB)
• Admission to postgraduate coursework (School of Psychology)
• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
  
• Master of Audiology/Master of Speech Pathology - contact the Admissions/Prospective Students Office.
  

All applications to Flinders must be accompanied by complete transcripts of all academic records, copies of degree certificates, referees' names or reports where requested.

Research higher degrees

Applications for research degrees must be made direct to the University and must also include an outline of the proposed project or field of study. Information on how to apply can be found in Your Research Degree at Flinders (PDF). Applications for research degrees may be made at any time.

Application form:

• Admission to research higher degree (PDF 248KB)

  More information

  More information is available from the Admissions/Prospective Students Office. Phone (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost), or email postgradinfo@flinders.edu.au.

International students

If you are an international student please refer to our International students website for entry requirements and application information.