The Extension Studies Program provides a taste of university life for high-achieving South Australian senior secondary school students while also giving the opportunity to complement and extend their SACE or International Baccalaureate studies.
It will suit students who have the maturity to adjust to a university learning environment. University study demands more independent learning through a student’s own reading, research, online work, and writing.
Participation requires considerable commitment and we recommend students seek guidance from their support network beforehand to make sure it will be manageable.
Students can enrol in a maximum of one university topic per semester while completing Year 12. View the available topics below.
The Extension Studies Program offers high-achieving senior secondary students the opportunity to:
Flinders University will offer half fee scholarships to support students to undertake Extension Studies topics. This will require the student’s school or parents/caregivers to fund half of the tuition fee for each topic. The University will cover the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Domestic students undertaking Extension Studies topics will be charged at the Non-Award rate. As this rate varies by topic, please refer to the full list of topics available for confirmation.
International students undertaking Extension Studies topics will be charged the minimum indicative course fee for fee-paying overseas students. As these rates vary by topic, please contact us by email at extension.studies@flinders.edu.au for confirmation.
The Extension Studies Program is open to Year 12 students from all schools in South Australia. The content and workload has been designed to suit high-achieving students.
There are many topics available as part of the program and students may choose to study a maximum of one topic per semester.
See the full list of topics available below.
As part of the application process students will be required to obtain permission from both their school and their parent/guardian.
Download the Extension Studies Application Form (PDF 398KB).
All applications should be completed, signed by school representatives, parents/caregivers and the student.
When submitting the application please remember to include school and parent/guardian permission. Applications without school and parent/guardian permission will not be considered.
Email completed applications to: extension.studies@flinders.edu.au
All students admitted to the program will be expected to attend an orientation day on campus in February which will involve:
School staff and parents are welcome to participate in this orientation day.
Extension Studies students will be assessed the same as university students. At the end of each semester we will post an official transcript of the student’s results to their school. It is the school’s responsibility to forward these results to the SACE Board. The University grading system is High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass, Fail.
If students want to withdraw from a topic we recommend they seek guidance from their family, teachers, lecturer, or tutor first.
If students choose to withdraw from a topic after they are enrolled, it is essential that we are notified before the due date by completing the Topic Withdrawal Form. Email us at extension.studies@flinders.edu.au to be sent this form.
Students may choose to study one topic (6 months) or two topics (12 months) from the list of subjects below.
If students wish to study a topic that is not listed here, they should contact our Prospective Students Office on 8201 5322 or email extension.studies@flinders.edu.au to discuss the availability of their preferred choice.
Whilst the language topics listed below have been approved by the SACE Board, students are required to contact the relevant topic coordinator to determine the appropriate level, ensuring University study may count towards the ATAR. Please email extension.studies@flinders.edu.au to obtain the relevant contact details. If the language topic you would like to study is not listed please contact us so that we can organise assessment with the SACE Board.
As there are strict attendance requirements to the drama topics listed below, students are required to contact the topic coordinator prior to submitting their application to discuss these requirements in full. Please email extension.studies@flinders.edu.au to obtain the relevant contact details.
For confirmation of actual start dates for each topic please visit the relevant page from the list below.
Topic Code | Topic Name | Subject Area | Semester | On campus | Distance / Online |
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AGES1002 | Attitudes, Language and Communication Influencing the Experience of Ageing | Ageing Studies | NS1, NS2 | Yes | |
AGES1004 | Mental Health and Psychological Well-being in Later Life | Ageing Studies | NS1, NS2 | Yes | |
AGES1010 | The Experience of Dementia: People Perspectives | Ageing Studies | NS2 | Yes | |
AGES1012 | Quality Care and Support of People with Dementia | Ageing Studies | NS1 | Yes | |
AGES1013 | Popular Culture and Ageing | Ageing Studies | NS2 | Yes | |
AMST1002 | America and the World: The United States in a Global Context | American Studies | S1 | Yes | |
ARCH1001 | Discovering Archaeology | Archaeology | S1 | Yes | |
ARCH1002 | From the Palaeolithic to Pompeii: An Exploration of World Archaeology | Archaeology | S2 | Yes | |
ARCH1006 | Sex, Death and Ritual in the Ancient World | Archaeology | S1 | Yes | |
BIOL1101 | Evolution of Biological Diversity | Biology | S2 | Yes | |
BIOL1102 | Molecular Basis of Life | Biology | S1 | Yes | |
BIOL1112 | Biology and Society | Biology | S2 | Yes | |
BUSN1001 | Accounting Principles | Business | S1, S2 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1002 | Financial Accounting Processes | Business | S2 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1009 | Quantitative Methods | Business | S2 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1011 | Accounting For Managers | Business | S1, S2 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1012 | Management, People and Organisations | Business | S1 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1013 | Economics for Business | Business | S1 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1019 | Law for Business | Business | S2 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1021 | Organisational Behaviour | Business | S2 | Yes | Yes |
BUSN1022 | Marketing Principles | Business | S1 | Yes | Yes |
CHEM1101 | Chemical Structure and Bonding | Chemistry | S1, S2 | Yes | |
CHEM1102 | Modern Chemistry | Chemistry | S2 | Yes | |
CHEM1202 | Chemistry for Life Sciences | Chemistry | S2 | Yes | |
COMP1002 | Fundamentals of Computational Intelligence | Computer Science | S1 | Yes | Yes |
COMP1102 | Computer Programming 1 | Computer Science | S1, S2 | Yes | Yes |
COMP1701 | Simulation and Serious Game Design | Computer Science | S1 | Yes | |
CRIM1101 | Crime and Criminology | Criminal Justice | S1 | Yes | Yes |
CRIM1102 | Criminal Justice System | Criminal Justice | S2 | Yes | Yes |
DRAM1001 | First Stages | Drama | S1 | Yes | |
DRAM1002 | Contemporary Drama | Drama | S2 | Yes | |
DSGN1102 | Design Communication | Design and Innovation | S2 | Yes | |
DSRS1201 | Perspectives on Disability | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S1 | Yes | Yes |
DSRS1202 | Disability Across the Life Course | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S2 | Yes | Yes |
DSRS1206 | Disability: Health and Well-being | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S1 | Yes | Yes |
DSRS1209 | Human Diversity | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S1 | Yes | |
DSRS1210 | Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S1 | Yes | |
DSRS1211 | Disability and Neurodiversity | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S1 | Yes | Yes |
DSRS1215 | Introduction to Communication Diversity and Support Needs | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S2 | Yes | Yes |
DSRS1216 | Introduction to Principles of Learning and Instruction | Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | S2 | Yes | Yes |
EASC1101 | Earth and Environmental Sciences | Earth Sciences | S1 | Yes | |
EASC1102 | Marine Sciences | Earth Sciences | S2 | Yes | |
ENGL1101 | The Art of Storytelling | English | S1 | Yes | |
ENGL1102 | The Art of Reading | English | S2 | Yes | |
ENGR1201 | Electronics | Engineering | S2 | Yes | |
ENGR1711 | Engineering Design | Engineering | S1 | Yes | |
FREN2201 | Intermediate French Part 1 | Languages | S1 | Yes | |
FREN2202 | Intermediate French Part 2 | Languages | S2 | Yes | |
GEOG1001 | Environment and Society | Geography | S1 | Yes | |
GEOG1002 | Human Geography: Geographies of Oppression | Geography | S2 | Yes | |
HIST1203 | Australians at War | History | S1 | Yes | |
HIST1703 | Turning Points in World History | History | S1 | Yes | |
HIST1704 | History’s Killing Fields | History | S2 | Yes | |
HIST1801 | Europe from Napoleon to World War One | History | S1 | Yes | |
HIST1802 | Europe from the Russian Revolution to Brexit | History | S2 | Yes | |
HIST1803 | 'The Lucky Country'? A Brief History of Australia | History | S2 | Yes | |
HLPE1540 | Foundation Studies in Health Education | Health & Physical Education | S1 | Yes | |
HLPE1541 | Social Determinants of Health | Health & Physical Education | S2 | Yes | |
HLPE1550 | Introduction to Sport and Physical Activity | Health & Physical Education | S1 | Yes | |
HLTH1306 | Contemporary Health Issues in Australia | Health Sciences | S1, S2 | Yes | Yes |
INDO2201 | Intermediate Indonesian Part 1 | Languages | S1 | Yes | |
INDO2202 | Intermediate Indonesian Part 2 | Languages | S2 | Yes | |
INTR1006 | International Relations: An Introduction | International Relations | S1 | Yes | |
LEGL1201 | Law in Australian Society | Legal Studies | S1 | Yes | Yes |
MATH1121 | Mathematics 1A | Mathematics | S1, S2 | Yes | |
MATH1122 | Mathematics 1B | Mathematics | SU, S1, S2 | Yes | |
MGRE2201 | Intermediate Modern Greek Part 1 | Languages | S1 | Yes | Yes |
MGRE2202 | Intermediate Modern Greek Part 2 | Languages | S2 | Yes | Yes |
MMED1005 | How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure | Medicine | S1 | Yes | |
NANO1101 | Fundamentals of Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology | S2 | Yes | |
NUTD1106 | Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | S2 | Yes | |
PHIL1010 | Mind and World | Philosophy | S1 | Yes | |
PHIL1030 | Ethics and Power | Philosophy | S2 | Yes | |
PHIL1060 | Critical Thinking | Philosophy | S1, S2 | Yes | |
PHYS1101 | Fundamental Physics I | Physics | S1 | Yes | |
PHYS1102 | Fundamental Physics II | Physics | S2 | Yes | |
PHYS1702 | Physics for Health Sciences | Physics | S2 | Yes | |
POLI1003 | An Introduction to Democracy and Government | Politics | S1 | Yes | Yes |
PSYC1101 | Psychology 1A | Psychology | SU, S1 | Yes | Yes |
PSYC1102 | Psychology 1B | Psychology | S2 | Yes | |
SCME1000 | Film Form and Analysis | Screen & Media | S1 | Yes | |
SCME1001 | Media and Society | Screen & Media | S2 | Yes | |
SOCI1001 | Issues in Sociology | Sociology | S2 | Yes | Yes |
SOCI1010 | Sociology of Everyday Life | Sociology | S1 | Yes | |
SPAN1201 | Introductory Spanish Part 1 | Languages | S1 | Yes | |
SPAN1202 | Introductory Spanish Part 2 | Languages | S2 | Yes | |
SPAN2201 | Intermediate Spanish Part 1 | Languages | S1 | Yes | |
SPAN2202 | Intermediate Spanish Part 2 | Languages | S2 | Yes | |
STAT1121 | Data Science | Statistics | S1 | Yes | Yes |
STAT1122 | Biostatistics | Statistics | S2 | Yes | |
TOUR1101 | Introduction to Tourism Studies | Tourism | S1 | Yes | |
TOUR1103 | Introduction to Events | Tourism | S2 | Yes | |
VEED1003 | Essential Multimedia | Visual Effects & Entertainment Design | S2 | Yes | |
VISA1401 | Drawing and Design Fundamentals | Visual Arts | S1 | Yes | |
VISA1402 | Painting | Visual Arts | S2 | Yes | |
WMST1001 | Sex, Gender and Identities in Australia | Women’s Studies | S1 | Yes | Yes |
WMST1002 | Gender, Power and Change: Introducing Feminist Debates | Women’s Studies | S2 | Yes |
Students successfully completing topic(s) will gain credit towards their SACE and towards a future university degree (if the degree structure permits).
For the purpose of calculating an ATAR, the SACE Board has determined that university grades will be converted in the following way:
These are the total scores (towards your ATAR) that are available for completing two topics, for example:
Students and schools should be aware that not all University topics are approved by the SACE Board of SA as recognised courses towards the SACE, or approved by the Higher and Further Education Taskforce as recognised studies towards calculation of the ATAR. However, all the topics listed are pre-approved for recognition.
Extension Studies topics will need to be completed in the same year (or earlier) that SATAC calculates the ATAR for the first time. It is not possible for the ATAR to be recalculated to include Extension Studies results done in later years.
If you would like more information about the Extension Studies Program, please contact us: