The International Foundation Studies Program will give you the skills and qualifications you need for entry to a Flinders bachelor’s degree. You’ll get the best preparation for university life by studying the Foundation Studies program, located in the heart of the Flinders Bedford Park campus – making you a Flinders student from day one.
Using university level examples and scenarios to teach English, numeracy, study skills and provide learning in key areas related to a student’s destination degree – you're set up to succeed.
International Foundation Studies Program | 8 month | CRICOS code 109331J
International Foundation Studies Program | 12 month | CRICOS code 109332H
8 or 12 months
February - 12 month program
June & October - 8 month program
Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus
8 month program – AUD $27,600
12 month program – AUD $34,500
8 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
12 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level in their home country. At least 17 years of age at commencement.
International Foundation Studies Program | 8 month | CRICOS code 109331J
International Foundation Studies Program | 12 month | CRICOS code 109332H
8 or 12 months
February - 12 month program
June & October - 8 month program
Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus
8 month program – AUD $27,600
12 month program – AUD $34,500
8 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
12 month program – Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or a comparable educational level in their home country. At least 17 years of age at commencement.
“My learning experience at Flinders is great.
If you are looking to study in an amazing environment, surrounded by greenery and interesting, friendly people, Flinders University is the way to go. The most exciting thing for me is meeting new people – I have enjoyed my past couple of years!"
Isha Li
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Hong Kong
“My learning experience at Flinders is great.
If you are looking to study in an amazing environment, surrounded by greenery and interesting, friendly people, Flinders University is the way to go. The most exciting thing for me is meeting new people – I have enjoyed my past couple of years!"
Isha Li
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Hong Kong
What can you expect from the Foundation Studies program?
Students will be in class four to five days per week.
Typically, students will start their day with the core topic and end with the key learning areas.
Support classes provide students with further opportunity to accelerate their learning and focus on skill areas that they would like to improve. These classes can provide tailored English language content and activities to prepare students for the field of study in their destination degree.
Our Foundation Studies program is specially designed for Year 11 graduates (or equivalent) to learn the essential knowledge and academic skills required for their degree studies. The Foundation Studies Program can be packaged with nearly all undergraduate degrees offered by Flinders University. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Studies Program with the required grade, students will be able to meet both of the English language proficiency and academic background requirement for their chosen destination degree*.
*Please note some degrees such as Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) still requires students to provide compulsory IELTS result (or equivalent) before commencement.
You may be eligible for up to 20% full duration Pathways Scholarship to study at Flinders University, based on academic performance. Check here to find your eligibility.
Foundation Studies
Upon successful completion of your Foundation Studies program, your grades will be used for competitive entry into Year 1 of your destination degree
Complete your studies and graduate with a Flinders destination degree
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