Credit transfer

Who can apply

Everyone seeking credit transfer needs to lodge an application, including Flinders students transferring to another degree at Flinders.

When to apply

You should lodge your application no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the relevant semester/teaching period. If you do not lodge your application by then it may not be processed in time for your enrolment.

For some courses, credit applications will only be assessed once you have received an offer of admission to the course.

How to apply

Current students

Current Flinders students can apply for credit using the Ask flinders webform.

Prospective students

Prospective students can apply for credit using the below process.   

Step 1

Download and complete the Credit transfer application form (DOCX).

Step 2

Attach or include the following documents:

1. complete Official Academic Transcripts* and an explanation of the grading system
2. detailed descriptions/learning outcomes for the topics/subjects completed (syllabus) at the time when the study occurred
3. course outline explaining the structure of the program including topics covered, contact hours, duration of the program, and methods of assessment. This is not required if a credit agreement is in place (search the credit transfer database)
4. any prior correspondence you may have received from Flinders regarding this credit application.

* Documents must be originals, certified true copies or digital documents shared directly through the My eQuals platform. Certified copies must bear an original signature and certification that the document is a true copy of the original. This can be obtained from a University Registrar or a Justice of the Peace.

Step 3

Determine the College responsible for your chosen degree by checking your course rule.

Step 4

Submit your application via email or post to the College responsible for your chosen degree.

Provide your official academic transcript by either sharing your digital document directly through the My eQuals platform, or mailing or presenting to the College office your original (or certified) copies of academic transcripts for sighting, before credit is awarded. 

Via email:

Format the email with the subject: Student ID (if known), Last Name, First name – Course
eg  213XXXX Smith, John – Bachelor of Medical Science

• College of Business, Government and Law (cbgl.credit@flinders.edu.au)
  
• College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CourseAdvice.EPSW@flinders.edu.au)
  
• College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASSEnquiries@flinders.edu.au)
  
• College of Medicine and Public Health (MPHEnquiries@flinders.edu.au)
  
• College of Nursing and Health Sciences (NHSEnquiries@flinders.edu.au)
  
• College of Science and Engineering (CourseAdvice.SE@flinders.edu.au)
  

Via post:

College of XXXXX
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE SA 5001

• College of Business, Government and Law (Social Sciences South)
• College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (Education Building)
• College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Humanities Building)
• College of Medicine and Public Health (Flinders Medical Centre)
• College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Sturt North)
• College of Science and Engineering (Physical Sciences Building)

What happens next?

Current students

You will receive an acknowledgement email confirming that your application has been received. You can monitor the progress of your request using the 'My Support' tab in Ask Flinders page.

After receiving your Credit Transfer Notification, you may need to change your study plan.

Contact your course coordinator or course administration officer for advice – refer to course advice details.

Prospective students

You will receive notification outlining the outcome of your credit transfer application and the amount of credit granted.

After receiving your Credit Transfer Notification you may need to change your study plan.

Contact your course coordinator or course administration officer for advice – refer to course advice details.

Who can apply

Everyone seeking credit transfer needs to lodge an application.

When to apply

The best time to apply for credit is when you submit your application for admission into your preferred course.

If this is not possible, you can also apply for credit after you have been admitted to your course but not later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the relevant semester/teaching period. If you do not lodge your application by then it may not be processed in time for your enrolment.

Please note

Credit may reduce the total duration of your course. If this is the case, Flinders International will issue you a shorter COE. If you intend to apply for a 485 Post Study Work visa when you complete your degree you will need to make sure you still meet the Australian Study Requirement.

Students who have been offered a Flinders Go Beyond Academic Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship or International High School Scholarship Australia please be advised that the conditions of your scholarship do not allow you to receive credit and still receive the scholarship. If you accept credit, your scholarship will be revoked.

Once credit has been granted and applied it cannot be rescinded for reasons of scholarship or course duration as described above. Credit can only be rescinded for genuine academic reasons, ie where it becomes clear that a student’s prior study does not match the learning outcomes of the topics for which credit has been granted.

How to apply

Prospective students (not yet admitted to a Flinders course)

If you wish to be considered for credit transfer you will need to indicate this when submitting your application for admission into your preferred course.

Please ensure you provide in your application:

• an official transcript or results from previous studies
•  a copy of the subject description for each subject at the time studies were taken (including course description, number of contact hours, assessment method, language of instruction and final academic score
•  translations, if subject descriptions are in a language other than English.

When we receive your application we will compare the level and content of topics you have already completed with the syllabus and learning outcomes of topics in the Flinders’ course you wish to undertake. You will be assessed for the maximum credit you are eligible for. You will be advised of the amount of credit you are eligible for in your Offer Letter.

Admitted students

Students who have been admitted to a course can apply for credit using the Ask flinders webform. Choose “Enrolments” as the area.

If you are applying for credit for study completed outside of Flinders University you will need to attach transcripts, subject descriptions and translations as described above.

What you need to know about credit

Eligibility for credit does not guarantee entry to a course at Flinders. If you would like more information about the entry requirements for a particular course refer to Courses and programs.

When we receive your credit transfer application we will compare the level and content of topics you have already completed with the syllabus and learning outcomes of topics in the Flinders course you are about to undertake.

If your previous area of study is not related to your university study, some degrees allow for general credit to be awarded based on your level of the TAFE/VET qualification only, irrespective of the content matter.

Refer to the Policy on Credit Transfer for further information.

Types of credit

There are 3 types of credit:

• Specified credit: This is awarded when the study already undertaken is substantially the same standard and has substantially the same syllabus as an equivalent topic offered at Flinders.

• Unspecified credit: This is awarded on the basis of work which is deemed to be equivalent in amount and academic value to a body of work at Flinders for which there is no direct topic equivalent.

• Block credit: This is awarded for work of a similar standard in a program of studies (e.g. major/minor) which is equivalent to one offered at Flinders.

If you have completed a topic at another institution which is not directly equivalent to a Flinders topic, but has a significant similarity, you may, in some cases, be exempted from components of a topic. Please ask your College contact for further details.

Are you eligible?

You may be eligible for credit if you have undertaken study at a registered training organisation or tertiary institution, either in Australia or overseas, including TAFE/VET.

Study undertaken at overseas institutions will be recognised as long as the study is considered to be equivalent to the level of education in Australian registered training organisations or tertiary institutions.

Students transferring from one Flinders degree to another

If you have completed topics within a degree at Flinders and wish to transfer to another degree at Flinders you may want to apply for credit transfer.

This is not an automatic process so you will need to lodge an application, however it is not necessary for you to provide an academic transcript or syllabus.

Students from other Australian universities

Credit may be granted for studies successfully completed at any accredited Australian higher education institution.

Students from TAFE/VET

In most cases you need to have completed a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in order to be considered for credit transfer. Credit may be given to a maximum of 54 units (towards a 3-year degree) for holders of a completed TAFE diploma, associate diploma, advanced diploma, degree or equivalent.

If your qualification is related to the degree you wish to undertake at Flinders, you will receive credit based on a comparison of the subjects already completed to the topics that are required in your chosen degree.

If you are studying/have studied for a TAFE/VET qualification Search for Credit to see if your qualification is listed. Otherwise, we will assess your qualification individually.

If your qualification is not related to the degree you wish to undertake at Flinders you may be entitled to a minimum amount of credit.

* Minimum credit: There may be instances where minimum credit may not be granted because the undergraduate program needs to meet the requirements of professional or registration bodies.

Search for your qualification to establish the minimum credit that may be granted for the qualification you wish to undertake at Flinders University.

TAFElink provides a guaranteed entry pathway for applicants who have completed a TAFE/VET certificate 4 or higher level qualification (provided the applicant meets the course prerequisite requirements). Refer to guaranteed entry pathway for TAFE/VET students for further information.

Note: Students studying full-time are expected to undertake 18 units in each semester (36 units per year) to complete their degree within the specified period (eg 108 units for a three year degree).

Students from overseas institutions

Credit for studies at overseas tertiary institutions will be awarded on the same basis as that for studies within Australian institutions, subject to those studies being assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR), or an equivalent body, as comparable to tertiary level studies in Australia.