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Start dates
March
July
High Demand, High Reward
Engineers are in demand across Australia. With a strong foundation in engineering principles and hands-on experience from Flinders, you'll be ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow and make a lasting impact in your chosen field.
Civil Engineer
Design the infrastructure that supports our way of life. Civil engineers plan, design and oversee construction of key projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, airports, water supply systems, flood defences and more. They work closely with architects, contractors, and government agencies to ensure projects are safe, sustainable, and completed on time and within budget.
Civil engineers are employed across both the public and private sectors, including construction firms, transport authorities, consulting firms, and government departments.
Software Engineer
Design the technology behind modern life. Software engineers develop and maintain the programs, systems and platforms that drive everything from smartphones and cloud computing to medical devices and autonomous vehicles. They apply engineering principles to solve real-world problems through code, often working in teams to create scalable, secure and user-friendly digital solutions.
With demand soaring across industries like finance, defence, health, gaming, and AI, software engineering offers strong job security, high earning potential, and career flexibility. Whether you're creating mobile apps, building data pipelines, or engineering the next generation of smart tech, a career in software engineering lets you shape the digital future.
Sources: Seek Australia, 2025
Environmental Engineer
Environmental engineers are the visionaries behind the systems that protect our environment. From designing and developing sustainable solutions to ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, environmental engineers play a crucial role in various industries.
Study: Engineering (Environmental)
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers are the visionaries behind medical device technologies that improve our lives. From designing and developing medical devices and instruments, to creating next generation implants and critical software, biomedical engineers play a crucial role in healthcare innovation.
Study: Engineering (Biomedical)
Electrical Engineer
Design energy and communication systems. Great for students who love circuits, systems and sustainability. Electrical engineers work on everything from renewable energy grids and electric vehicles to smart buildings and telecommunications. Their expertise helps power modern society and drive innovations in clean energy and advanced technologies.
Study: Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Robotics Engineer
Create intelligent machines for automation and beyond. A great fit for hands-on inventors and problem-solvers. Robotics engineers design, build and program systems used in industries like defence, manufacturing, space exploration and healthcare. It’s a fast-evolving field combining mechanical engineering, electronics and AI to shape the future of work.
Study: Engineering (Robotics)
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Transport Infrastructure Planner
- Aerospace Systems Engineer
- Defence Technology Specialist
- Engineering Consultant or Technical Lead
- Research and Development Engineer
What will you study to start your career in health?
You’ll start with a dedicated foundation year that builds your knowledge in physics, maths and core engineering principles. Once complete, you’ll transfer into your preferred accredited engineering stream and continue with Years 2–4 of that program.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Once transferred into an Engineering (honours) stream, this course is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
It’s for students who want to study engineering but didn’t take Physics or Mathematical Methods in Year 12.
Yes! After completing your foundation year, you’ll move into an Engineers Australia–accredited stream and graduate with a standard Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Not at all. You’ll build your skills step by step, with support and guidance throughout. Many students take this pathway and go on to thrive in their chosen stream.
Yes—you’ll be able to move into the specialisation that suits your interests and goals once you complete the first year.
Absolutely. Your placement and final-year project will happen once you’re in your specialised stream.
No—you’ll decide that after successfully completing the foundation year.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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