Internal transfer

As an undergraduate student here at Flinders University, it is possible to apply to transfer to most other undergraduate degrees by submitting an internal transfer application.

If you have studied at another institution and wish to transfer to Flinders, or the course is not available for internal transfer, or you wish to transfer from a postgraduate course (ie Graduate Certificate to a Graduate Diploma or Masters) you will need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Courses available for internal transfer

Courses not available for internal transfer

International students

International students apply for internal transfer through Flinders International. Please contact Flinders International for more information.

Domestic students

Applications for Semester 1, 2024 are now open

Applications are assessed on a continual basis, please check your email inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Download the direct application guide

You should apply for your preferred course through this process if you:

did not get an offer to your preferred course through SATAC and have since completed one semester of full-time equivalent study to be considered on your Grade Point Average;
wish to combine your current Bachelor degree with an approved combined degree option;
wish to transfer to a new version of your course if significant changes have been made or if it has been replaced by a new course.

All applications received will be assessed against the minimum academic requirements and any additional requirements to be met including topic pre-requisites, portfolio/audition etc for entry.

Flinderslink – guaranteed entry

Flinderslink is a guaranteed entry scheme for current Flinders University students who achieve the required Grade Point Average in one full-time equivalent semester of study or more and want to transfer to another course. This is a good option if you don’t get your first preference or if you decide to change career direction. Any additional requirements also need to be met.

Combining your degree

Combining your degree is a great way to pursue multiple passions and broaden your career opportunities. A combined degree gives you an advantage for employment in competitive and rapidly changing workplaces, both in Australia and overseas.

If you want to study an approved combined degree option you can apply through the internal transfer process.

Course specific internal transfer information

Flinders Foundation Studies to uni transfer

If you successfully complete the Flinders Foundation Studies program, you can apply to transfer to your preferred course.

While selection for most courses is competitive, entry is guaranteed into some courses.

Bachelor of Letters

Students who are currently admitted to a Bachelor degree, can apply to complete a second study area within the Bachelor of Letters. Consisting of only 36 units, the course is normally studied part-time over three years thus adding one extra year to your overall program of study.

Specialisations are available in:

Creative Writing
History
Mathematics
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL).

Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry (Year 2 Entry) - No longer offered

This pathway is no longer offered from 2023.

Applicants should apply for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Vision Science) / Master of Optometry through SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre).

Bachelor of Education degrees

Students wishing to apply for an Education degree must submit a Teaching Capabilities Statement with your application.

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Year 3 Entry)

Applications for 2024 are now open via the Student System and will close Thursday 30 November 2023.

This pathway is only offered to students who commenced the Bachelor of Human Nutrition prior to 2022 and have been studying part-time.

All other applicants should apply for the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics through SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre).

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Year 3 Entry)

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design)

Direct applications for this course are open for:

1) applicants who will be completing the course in Sydney or Melbourne; or

2) applicants who wish to transfer from a Flinders course to this course; or

3) applicants who have completed at least one semester of full-time study in one of the following Flinders courses:

Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Media)
Bachelor of Media Arts
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Interactive Design)

If the above is not relevant to you, you are required to apply for the course via SATAC.

Applicants applying for the Sydney or Melbourne course will need to select the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design) at Bedford Park when applying. They will be able to enrol into the Sydney and Melbourne topics after receiving an offer.

Application outcome

All communication regarding your application, including offers or additional information required, will be through your ‘preferred’ email address the Student Information System, so make sure your preferred email is up to date when submitting your application.

Festival Plaza Courses

Only Year 1 topics are being offered at Festival Plaza in 2024. If you have been granted credit, or wish to apply for credit transfer for the course you are transferring into based on previous study, you will not be able to enrol in Year 2 topics (or higher) or on a full-time basis until 2025.

Credit transfer for students transferring from one Flinders degree to another

If you have successfully completed topics within a degree at Flinders and have been successful in your application to transfer to another degree at Flinders you may wish to apply for credit transfer.

Whilst completed core topics for the new degree transfer across automatically, any other topics you would like credited will need to done manually by lodging an application. As an existing Flinders student, you will not be required to provide an academic transcript or syllabus.

Inherent requirements

The course(s) you are applying for may have inherent requirements to meet during your studies. You should ensure you are aware of these when applying.

How to apply

Follow the steps outlined in the Direct Application Guide to apply for an internal transfer at Flinders.

An application can be made for up to 3 courses in order of preference. You will be assessed for entry to the course you are eligible for as per your preferences.

If you need assistance in deciding which course(s) you wish to apply for, please contact us via AskFlinders or on 1300 354 633 (option 1) before you submit your application.

Important information

Not all courses are available from one semester to the next. Check the offered courses to determine if you can apply internally or if you need to submit your application through SATAC.