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Careers of the future start with STEM

Careers of the future start with STEM

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Flinders courses bring STEM to life

Be fearless in a world of new challenges and fast-changing technology as Flinders’ STEM degrees prepare you for the careers of the future. Offering the best of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, you’ll gain a solid foundation for a successful career.

Flinders’ STEM degrees deliver knowledge and skills, ensuring our graduates are flexible, adaptable and ready for change. All our degrees are accredited at the highest level internationally so you can take your qualifications and work wherever you choose. And with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics sectors growing significantly faster than others, Flinders’ graduates are in high demand around the globe.

Choosing a Flinders’ STEM degree will give you an advantage in any field, from business, to commerce, to science and beyond. And the breadth of these degrees means our students are spoilt for choice. What you do with your degree is up to you: make a positive difference to the climate; change the way we use energy and resources; offer developing nations hope and a better way forward.

At Flinders University, we’re teaching and inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians to fearlessly take on the careers of the future.

Connect with Industry leaders

Get career-ready, you will benefit from our strong connections to industry leaders that will provide you with real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements. Because to us, you’re not just an engineering or science student, you’re a student engineer or scientist.

With a huge range of 12 to 20-week industry placement opportunities in South Australia, Australia and overseas, WIL can be in the form of internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, including projects with industry and community organisations. They will improve your employability by giving you valuable practical experience in a workplace setting, directly related to the degree you’re studying.

Our students and graduates are also strongly supported throughout their studies and beyond, and you’ll have access to an exclusive network of Flinders alumni that will continue long into your career.

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IT and Computer Sciences
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IT and Computer Science roles comprise more than 50% of the top 20 job roles in increasing demand across industries*

  • Data Analysts and Scientists
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  • Big Data Specialists
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  • Digital Transformation Specialists
  • Information Security Analysts
  • Software and Application Developers
  • Internet Of Things Specialists
  • Database and Network Professionals
  • Robotics Engineers
  • Fintech Engineers

*World Economic Forum Future Jobs Survey 2020.

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Ever since I was little, it was the STEM subjects that enticed me. It’s always easier to learn something that you are enjoying. I also always wanted to be a part of something new, and there’s plenty of innovation in STEM.”

Salindi Herath, Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)

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STEM Academy

The STEM Academy is leading STEM education in Australia by supporting passionate educators who bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to inquiring young minds.

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STEM Outreach

The Flinders STEM Outreach Program aspires to inspire high school students, teachers and the wider community to understand and enjoy the STEM disciplines of science, computing, engineering, mathematics and the environment. From our hands-on curriculum linked workshop program for students and teachers, to our industry events and participation at expos, conferences, Open Days and a number science related events like Science Alive!, you will see the STEM Outreach team making a difference. For the REALLY enthused students, we even run school holiday activities that will take their inspiration to a new level. 

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STEM Women Branching Out

An initiative established for young women in STEM at Flinders aiming to support their choice of studying STEM, provide them with a greater awareness of what STEM work and study involves, while improving their confidence.

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