Flinders University Courses

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (credit) or greater.

Admission to the course is subject to the approval of your project, the college being able to provide appropriate resources, and the discipline area being able to provide suitable supervision for the program of study. Search for a supervisor.

This course is unavailable in psychology due to accreditation and topic prerequisites.

Applicants will be required to submit directly to the University a research statement form for the 18-unit research thesis/ project component. Please complete the Graduate Diploma in Research Methods research statement form (DOCX) outlining your proposed area.

Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:

• an engineering degree
• a science degree
• an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF Level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
• an equivalent overseas qualification.

In addition, you are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognised prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics), and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in chemistry and physics). Some basic knowledge of other relevant sciences and previous study in chemistry/materials is assumed.

Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent and have successfully completed a minimum of one semester full-time (18 units or equivalent) in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, physiology and life sciences.

Applicants must normally hold a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, be registered nurses, and have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience.

Graduate Certificate

Applicants for the graduate certificates must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution. Candidates with considerable work experience can also be considered for admission to one of our graduate certificates.

Graduate Diploma

Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution. Candidate who have completed one of our graduate certificates but not a bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution will be considered for admission if they have achieved the required GPA.

Masters

Applicants for the masters degrees must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution. Candidates who have completed our graduate diploma but not a bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution will be considered for admission if they have achieved the required GPA.

Masters (1.5 years)

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in law or in another discipline related to the field of study.

Masters (2 years)

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Graduate Certificate

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Masters

Applicants for the Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health) will qualify for either 2-year or 1.5-year program. Applicants who hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification are eligible for the two-year program, and will complete up to 72 units of study. Applicants who hold a four-year bachelor degree in education, teaching or a closely related discipline are eligible for the 1.5-year program, and will complete up to 54 units of study.  

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification, and be registered nurses.

Applicants must normally hold a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, be registered nurses, and have a minimum of one year’s post-registration experience.

Applicants for the masters must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Those with a previous, approved bachelor degree in Theology or Ministry may be eligible for the 54-unit masters degree.

Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education)

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in education, disability studies, psychology, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.

Master of Education (Special Education)

Applicants to the Master of Education (Special Education) (2 Years) must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in disability studies, psychology, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.

Applicants to the Master of Education (Special Education) (1.5 Years) must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in education, teaching or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution.