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International Foundation Studies Program.

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International Foundation Studies Program.

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Didn't meet entry requirements? Flinders University Academy Foundations Studies has you covered

The International Foundation Studies Program will give you the skills and qualifications you need for entry to a Flinders bachelor’s degree. You’ll get the best preparation for university life by studying the Foundation Studies program, located in the heart of the Flinders Bedford Park campus – making you a Flinders student from day one.

Using university level examples and scenarios to teach English, numeracy, study skills and provide learning in key areas related to a student’s destination degree – you're set up to succeed.

Key Information

International Foundation Studies Program | 8 month | CRICOS code 109331J
International Foundation Studies Program | 12 month | CRICOS code 109332H

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Duration

8 or 12 months

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

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Annual Fees

8 & 12 month program –
AUD $29,000

English Language Entry requirements

8 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or other accepted equivalent test scores

12 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or other accepted equivalent test scores

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Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level in their home country. At least 17 years of age at commencement.

Key Information

International Foundation Studies Program | 8 month | CRICOS code 109331J

International Foundation Studies Program | 12 month | CRICOS code 109332H

time duration.png

Duration

8 or 12 months

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

annual fees.png

Annual Fees

8 & 12 month program – AUD $29,000

English Language Entry requirements

8 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

12 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level in their home country. At least 17 years of age at commencement.

What can you expect from the Foundation Studies program?

Students will be in class four to five days per week.

Expectation of 24 contact hours and 12 independent study hours per week.

What you will learn

Typically, students will start their day with the core topic and end with the key learning areas.

Each study period, they will study a core topic (English, Numeracy, Study Skills) and a key learning area (Arts, HASS, Science, Maths).
Activities in Key Learning Areas (Arts, HASS, Science, Maths) will coordinate with the core skills taught to reinforce learning and give students every opportunity and support to achieve their learning goals.
English language support that is integrated with numeracy, study skills and key learning areas.

Support classes

Support classes provide students with further opportunity to accelerate their learning and focus on skill areas that they would like to improve. These classes can provide tailored English language content and activities to prepare students for the field of study in their destination degree.

Your pathway to a Flinders degree

Our Foundation Studies program is specially designed for Year 11 graduates (or equivalent) to learn the essential knowledge and academic skills required for their degree studies. The Foundation Studies Program can be packaged with nearly all undergraduate degrees offered by Flinders University. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Studies Program with the required grade, students will be able to meet both of the English language proficiency and academic background requirement for their chosen destination degree*.

*Please note some degrees such as Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) still requires students to provide compulsory IELTS result (or equivalent) before commencement.

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You may be eligible for up to 30% full duration International High School Scholarship to study at Flinders University, based on academic performance. Check here to find your eligibility.

Your pathway to a Flinders degree

fIRST YEAR

Study Foundation Studies for
8 or 12 months

SECOND YEAR

Gain direct entry into Year 1 of your destination degree at Flinders University
Select from 50+ undergraduate degrees in a diverse areas range of study areas

Health sciences

Information technology

Social sciences

Gain direct entry into Year 1 of your destination degree at Flinders University
Select from 50+ undergraduate degrees in a diverse areas range of study areas

Health sciences

Information technology

Social sciences

THIRD YEAR

Study Year 2 of your undergraduate degree

FOURTH YEAR

Complete Year 3 and graduate with a Flinders undergraduate degree and specialised knowledge

Join the workforce with skills that equip you for your career or continue to postgraduate studies in your chosen profession

Hear from Abigail

“Discovering the diverse pathways available to pursue higher education has been eye-opening for me.

The foundation program provided me with invaluable knowledge and skills such as public speaking and referencing that continue to benefit me daily in my current studies. I have had so much support from the academy – they truly do their best to help international students.”

Read Abigail's story

Abigail Jyothika, Bachelor of Crimonology via Foundation Studies (Singapore)

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