Flinders University Courses

Link user needs to technology and commercial reality with a Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation. Developing a new product or service requires you to identify a problem and create a commercial solution. The degree prepares you to do this by developing a sound understanding of three areas: design; innovation management; and science, technology and engineering.

Get prepared to work with older people and to develop new opportunities within ageing societies across the globe. The degree provides you with foundation skills in ageing studies and covers a broad spectrum of knowledge such as experience of ageing, psychological wellbeing and physical activity, along with areas such as elder abuse and neglect, popular culture and ageing, and dementia.

Develop strong language skills combined with a deep cultural understanding. You will receive a solid foundation for understanding, learning and using languages, and combine your language proficiency with the cross-cultural knowledge and skills that are invaluable in international workplaces.

Prepare for a career in accounting or finance with an introduction to the technical and practical realities of the global marketplace. This degree will prepare you for a career in accounting and is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. It provides core studies in a range of business-related topics. You will learn fundamental business concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios, developing analytical skills vital for roles in accounting and business analysis. A Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Accounting/Finance) is also available to high-achieving students.

Get equipped with the skills to design and implement local and internet-wide communication systems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of computer security, communications technology, administration, network engineering, enterprise systems and information networks. Graduates possess high-demand qualifications for the technology-driven marketplace.

This one year pathway is designed for students who want to gain entry into the Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7)/Bachelor of Arts.

Gain a strong foundation in social policy and how public policy is developed, implemented, reviewed and reformed. The degree teaches you the concepts central to the structure and functioning of a just society, and helps you develop the skills to research and analyse social issues and assess proposals for social change.

Gain a broad-based foundation in chemistry and enables you to acquire extensive knowledge in the area. You will learn to understand and apply chemical principles to solve problems, master lab techniques and equipment, undertake chemistry research, communicate your findings, and develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of chemistry and its role in society.

Responding to the increasing demand for outdoor education practitioners, this degree aims to provide you with an understanding of the significance of sport and physical activity within the context of a healthy lifestyle. Develop a wider knowledge base by combining the study of outdoor education, sport and physical activity with other areas including health and nutrition, tourism, business and disability.

If you are a high-achieving student who is sure of your choice of a teaching career, the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) is designed to prepare you with the background and skills necessary to enter the teaching profession with confidence and competence. You will become equipped with all the necessary skills to become a registered secondary school teacher, and receive a comprehensive, liberal education for all new teachers.

If you are a high-achieving student who is sure of your choice of a teaching career, the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is designed to prepare you with the background and skills necessary to enter the teaching profession with confidence and competence. It equips you with all the practical and theoretical skills required to educate and nurture children from birth to eight years, and provides a comprehensive, liberal education for all new teachers.

Examine how natural processes and their changes impact human society, and how human activities interact with and modify environments. This multidisciplinary degree focuses on understanding, monitoring and improving the environment. Expand your knowledge, obtain skills, and learn critical thinking about environmental issues and problems.