Study a Diploma course - Flinders University

Flinders’ diploma-level qualifications provide flexible, supported study options in a wide range of study areas.

Diploma students will access a range of benefits, such as:

short course commitment
ability to explore a range of interests
guaranteed entry to a range of Bachelor degrees
a pathway to most Flinders degrees (based on your academic performance in the Diploma)
access to a supported learning environment via established student success programs
experiencing uni life as a Flinders student
up to one year of credit towards a range of Bachelor degrees.

Supporting student success

Diploma students can participate in a recommended two-week intensive ‘UniLIFT’ program, designed to help commencing university students refine their academic writing skills and learn about Flinders’ continued support services throughout their university study

How to apply

Applications for the Diploma qualifications are via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Courses available

Diploma in Business

Diploma in Arts

Diploma in Business

SATAC code:	216041
Duration:	1 year full-time (part-time equivalent)
Study mode:	On campus

What you will study

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies that will provide a foundation for further study and careers in business-related fields.

Students will be encouraged and supported to develop transferable interpersonal and professional capabilities, with a focus on the application of knowledge, competencies, and capabilities to a range of business/organisational contexts. Students will apply their knowledge and competencies to a range of business/organisational practices including systems and processes, planning, production, and operations.

Students will undertake topics such as Accounting for Managers, Management, People and Organisations, Economics for Business, Law for Business, Marketing Principles, Keys to University Success, Innovation and Creative Thinking: Recognising Opportunities and Academic and Professional Numeracy.

Further study options

The Diploma of Business articulates with the Bachelor of Business, for which students can apply for up to one year of credit, allowing students to complete the Bachelor of Business within an additional two years (or part-time equivalent).

Students can also apply for up to one year of credit towards other Bachelor degree courses upon admission.

On successful completion of the Diploma, students will also be guaranteed entry to the following courses:

Standard University admission requirements apply.

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Diploma in Arts

SATAC code:	216031
Duration:	1 year full-time (part-time equivalent)
Study mode:	On campus

What you will study

The Diploma in Arts provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a focus on aspects of human culture and achievement.

This course offers a sound basis of knowledge in their chosen areas of study, the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired, the skills required to communicate effectively in a range of ways, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour.

Students may undertake topics from a range of disciplines including: American Studies, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, Creative Writing, Criminology, Drama, Earth Sciences, English, French, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Indigenous and Australian Studies, Indonesian, Innovation and Enterprise, Information Technology, International Affairs, International Relations, Italian, Law and Society, Mathematics, Modern Greek, Physical Education, Philosophy, Politics, Professional Studies, Psychology, Public Policy, Sciences, Screen and Media, Sociology, Spanish, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Visual Arts and Women's Studies.

Further study options

The Diploma of Arts articulates with the Bachelor of Arts, for which students can apply for up to one year of credit, allowing students to complete the Bachelor of Arts within an additional 2 years (or part-time equivalent).

Students can also apply for up to one year of credit towards other Bachelor degree courses upon admission.

On successful completion of the Diploma, students will be guaranteed entry to the following courses: