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University should be about much more than classes, coursework and exams.

You deserve the chance to extend your learning, and develop new networks, skills and expertise that will enable you to succeed in your future career.

At Flinders we are enhancing our courses to offer an educational experience that you will enjoy and that will be valued by future employers.

Our new Student Plaza and Hub will open in Semester One in 2016 with state-of-the-art facilities, creating an inspirational space for you to learn, study and socialise. The new development incorporates individual and group study areas, cafés and student kitchens, outdoor performance areas, all embedded with the latest in technology and internet access. Simply put, we are investing in creating the best possible facilities for you at Flinders.

We encourage you to compare the quality of our courses with those offered at other universities and hope that you will recognise the value of undertaking a Flinders University degree.

Professor Colin Stirling Vice-Chancellor and President

TRAVEL, WORK AND STUDYFlinders international relations, tourism and languages degrees offer many opportunities to work and study overseas as part of your degree.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVEGraduates are equipped with skills valued by employers internationally – developing cross-cultural understanding and international knowledge as part of a Flinders degree.

DOUBLE THE VALUECombine studies in international relations, tourism or languages with another Flinders degree to build skills and knowledge valued by international employers.

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTSMany Flinders lecturers are nationally and internationally recognised as key researchers in their fields.

Flinders has a world-class reputation for research and innovation, informing the professions that shape our society and developing technologies that are transforming people’s lives. Flinders is ranked among the top 2% of research universities in the world, and the discoveries of our researchers drive what you learn in the classroom.

The $63 million Plaza Redevelopment and Student Hub will provide an extraordinary new facility for students commencing in 2016, with a 2,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre, new social learning spaces where students can gather to study and a range of services tailored to deliver an all-round campus experience for students.

Whether you are relaxing in the leafy surrounds of the Bedford Park campus, immersed in the CBD at the Victoria Square campus or contemplating the future of Australia’s economy at our brand new Tonsley building, Flinders prides itself on offering students a great on-campus experience.

Flinders has close connections with industry, reflected in the relevance of our curriculum and the connections that a Flinders University experience offers students. Every year some Flinders students choose to do an internship at the US congress, study part of their degree in London or undertake work integrated learning opportunities with employers in Adelaide. Flinders courses are renowned for being rigorous and also work-oriented, providing graduates with a clear set of knowledge and skills that they will be able to use throughout their career.

Flinders was ranked among the world’s top 400 universities by the 2014 Academic Ranking of World Universities and in the top 100 universities under the age of 50 by the Times Higher Education rankings. Flinders has earned a reputation for delivering high-impact research and courses that students love.

Flinders offers an excellent staff-student ratio – rated as 5 stars by the 2015 Good Universities Guide, reflecting the University’s commitment to teaching. Flinders students frequently comment that they value access to lecturers and the learning environment created on campus. Our academics and teachers are connected to the current issues of the day, guiding you to question, challenge and think beyond the limits of convention, and equipping you with important skills for a successful career.

Pictured bottom left: Plaza Redevelopment and Student Hub Pictured below: Innovative working spaces at Tonsley.

COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES REQUIRES AN UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURES – THE DIFFERENT IDEAS AND WAYS OF DOING THINGS THAT MAKE UP THE DIVERSE AND EVER-CHANGING WORLD WE LIVE IN.

HAVING THIS UNDERSTANDING, AND THE SPECIALISED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT GO ALONG WITH IT, IS HIGHLY VALUABLE FOR A VARIETY OF CAREERS.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, TOURISM & LANGUAGES AT FLINDERS Flinders is a globally connected university that provides a wide range of opportunities to engage across cultures and apply your learning in an international context. Undergraduate courses in international relations, international tourism and languages are ideal for students who want the understanding of international issues and global experiences to take their careers to the world.

The Bachelor of International Relations provides you with an understanding of key political, social, economic and strategic relations within the global community.

The Bachelor of International Tourism is designed to give you an international perspective on the tourism industry and offers three areas of specialisation: cultural tourism, festival and event design and management, and nature-based tourism.

The Bachelor of Languages is an enriching degree that provides you with strong language skills and deep cultural understanding. Languages offered at Flinders are Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek, and Spanish. You can also study a language as a major in a range of Flinders courses, or combine your chosen course with a Bachelor of Letters in a language.

See separate entries in this brochure for more information on these courses.

There are also a number of opportunities to combine these courses with others offered at Flinders to give you an edge in your career. For more information, see the combined degrees section in the separate entries for these courses.

STUDYING OVERSEASFlinders University has many international exchange links that give you the chance to study part of your degree overseas.

Studying in another country is a life-changing experience. It can give you an international perspective and introduce you to people who you will know for life and practices which will impact on your future. It is a wonderful way to enjoy yourself while doing something that enhances your career opportunities. You may also be eligible for scholarships from the University to support study and living abroad costs.

For more information on all exchange opportunities and scholarships at Flinders go to: flinders.edu.au/flinders-abroad

BACHELOR OF

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT FLINDERSThe Bachelor of International Relations at Flinders is designed to give you an understanding of key political, social, economic and strategic relations within the global community and how these translate into policy areas such as trade, economic development, tourism, foreign affairs, education, migration, human rights and environmental protection.

The Bachelor of International Relations focuses on the disciplinary strengths of history and international relations. Each discipline brings part of the international scene into sharp focus, including Australia’s relationship with the United States, diplomacy in Asia as China emerges as the largest economy in the world, issues arising in developing economies and societies, the history of these and other nations, and how that history impacts on the ways these nations interact. Each area also provides in-depth knowledge of the economic, political and social characteristics of particular nations, including the United States, Indonesia, China, India and developing countries in our region.

The degree is a ‘single stream’ degree. While students are allowed some choice of topic in each year, at first and at second year, five out of eight topics will be core topics. These core topics give you the knowledge, international awareness and communication skills to prepare you for a successful career in organisations that deal with other countries or have an international or intercultural focus.

Flinders University’s links with world-class universities and organisations both locally and abroad enable you to undertake an exchange program or internship that will enhance your international relations experience.

STUDY PROGRAMThe Bachelor of International Relations at Flinders offers a distinctive study program that sets it apart from similar degrees in South Australia.

The core topics provide you with international competencies, opportunities to meet and interact with people working in international ventures, work-readiness opportunities, research training pathways and help with CV and job application preparation. The core topics also provide immediate responsiveness to world events, people and circumstances, such as international elections, the global financial crisis, terrorist threats, natural disasters, Australian refugee policies and North Korean missiles.

In addition to the core topics, students graduate with international experience, which might include an internship or a language learning component, and/or a work-integrated learning (WIL) placement.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIESFlinders has formal links with many world-class universities and organisations, enabling you to undertake exchange programs or internships abroad. These include six internships in the United States Congress every year (we’ve had over 80 Flinders participants since 2000) and opportunities in Indonesia (over 25 of our students have studied or worked in Indonesia in the last five years, some for a semester or more).

For those interested in experience closer to home, international relations students have access to ten guaranteed internships in the South Australian Parliament every year, and a rolling list of exciting work-integrated learning opportunities and onshore internships with international organisations.

Key affiliated international institutions in North America, Europe and Asia include:

• Georgetown University – Washington, USA

• York University – Toronto, Canada

• Uppsala University – Uppsala, Sweden

• UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Research – The Netherlands

• Hiroshima University – Hiroshima, Japan

• Nankai University – Tianjin, China

• Parahyangan Catholic University – Bandung, Indonesia

• International Network of Universities

PREREQUISITES None

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE None

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HONOURS AVAILABLE Yes

BONUS POINTS UEQ, LLM

Key affiliated national institutions include:

• Department of Defence – Adelaide and Canberra

• Defence Science and Technology Organisation – Adelaide and Canberra

• Cabinet Office, Department of the Premier and Cabinet – South Australia

• Department of Human Services

• Amnesty International

• Australian Consortium for “In-Country” Indonesian Studies (ACICIS)

STUDYING OVERSEAS Flinders University has many international exchange links that give you the chance to study part of your degree overseas. Studying in another country is a life-changing experience. It can give you an international perspective and introduce you to people who you will know for life and practices which will impact on your future. It is a wonderful way to enjoy yourself while doing something that enhances your career opportunities. You may also be eligible for scholarships from the university to support study and living abroad costs.


COMBINED DEGREESYou can enhance your studies in international relations by undertaking a Bachelor of Letters in a language in conjunction with the Bachelor of International Relations.

You can also combine the Bachelor of International Relations with the following bachelor degrees: business (the generic degree or in specialisations of business economics, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, management, or marketing); commerce (accounting, finance, or sustainability); languages; laws and legal practice; laws and legal practice (honours).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESSome potential occupations for graduates include refugee youth policy officer, transnational support officer, generalist intelligence officer, international student advisor, international trade support officer, and consular officer.

Potential employers include Coffey International Development, Defence Signals Directorate, Multicultural Youth SA, Unilever Australasia, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, and Australian Red Cross.

For more information on careers services and potential career opportunities go to: flinders.edu.au/careers

FURTHER STUDYA Bachelor of International Relations (Honours) is available.

Other further study options include a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters program in international relations and international development, research masters-level degrees or doctorates.

FIND OUT MOREMore course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of International Relations on our undergraduate courses page via: flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad

PROVIDES YOU WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING GLOBAL COMMUNITY AND PREPARES YOU FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

GIVES YOU OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AND STUDY ABROAD

EQUIPS YOU WITH WORK-READY SKILLS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CAREER

“My career as an activist for Amnesty International really started at Flinders. I’m currently working as an activism support co-ordinator at the Perth office but prior to this, I used to volunteer for Amnesty International office in Adelaide. I took a class at Flinders called debating human rights under Associate Professor Anthony Langlois – it was then that I was introduced to Amnesty.”

Ken found that the practical experience he gained in the international studies degree at Flinders has been a key part of his career success.

“Through Flinders I participated in a United Nations program in the USA. By participating in a mock international relations debate, we gained an understanding of international diplomacy that you’d never find in the textbook. It was invaluable.”

Ken regularly draws upon the networks he developed through his international studies degree in is work, as well as the knowledge and skills he gained at Flinders.

“Now I’ve got a global network of contacts in Australia, Europe, America and Asia as well as Indonesia. Flinders has provided me with that and I gained so much knowledge about international relations and global issues that I’m using every day at Amnesty.”

KEN MATAHARI CREDITS FLINDERS FOR HIS CAREER AS AN ACTIVISM SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR WITH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.

BACHELOR OF

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AT FLINDERSThe Bachelor of International Tourism provides you with the analytical and practical skills needed in tourism worldwide.

Professionals working in international tourism should have a firm grasp of a region’s specific social, cultural and political systems and distinctive characteristics. Tourism professionals need to be one step ahead and make each experience unique and client focused.

All of our highly knowledgeable teaching staff have stellar academic standing and contemporary industry experience and are well connected and well-travelled – a winning combination that creates an excellent learning environment and will ensure you get the most out of this degree.

International tourism is an extensive field which examines issues, trends and approaches in the global tourism industry. Studying international tourism gives you a thorough and theoretical professional understanding of tourism – covering international, national, regional and local.

STUDY PROGRAMCore subjects include tourism management, event design and practice, tourism research, contemporary issues in tourism, place and culture, marketing, accounting for managers, and business planning. You will also choose to specialise in cultural tourism, festival and event design and management, or nature based tourism.

A range of elective topics are available across Flinders University, including those in related fields such as languages, archaeology, Australian studies, Indigenous studies, biological sciences and business.

Additionally, you will undertake an exciting industry placement with organisations such as Australia Day Council, Adelaide Festival Centre, South Australian Tourism Commission and more plus engage in an enjoyable tourism research project.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCEThis degree boasts a high volume of sector placements and multiple opportunities for students, coupled with a superior reputation amongst the community and industry. You’ll get to immerse yourself in industry linked research as well as partaking in exciting field work and site visits – all integral parts of the course work.

Imagine getting involved in everything from designing pamphlets and web pages to developing new tours or even undertaking risk management studies, operation plans and new marketing strategies or even managing events. Thanks to the Bachelor of International Tourism’s strong links with the tourism industry, you can get the opportunity to gain this real-world experience.

This professional degree will help you stand out with a blend of practical and strategic knowledge.

STUDYING OVERSEASIt doesn’t get more authentic than studying international tourism abroad. Flinders University has a series of international exchange links that give you the chance to study part of your degree overseas. Gain another perspective, gather experience and immerse yourself in the culture of another country. It’ll be fundamental for your career and it will look great on your résumé too. Furthermore, you can access scholarships from the University to support your study and living costs.


COMBINED DEGREESThe Bachelor of International Tourism can be combined with the following bachelor degrees: arts; business (non-specialised, business economics, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, management, or marketing); and languages.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESSome potential occupations for graduates include tourism development and planning officer, events coordinator, outback tour guide, festivals and events coordinator, destination development coordinator, and tourism marketing officer.

PREREQUISITES None


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Potential employers include South Australian Tourism Commission, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Barossa Wine & Tourism Association, Port Adelaide Enfield Council, South Australian Museum, and South Australian Tourism Industry Council.


FURTHER STUDYFurther study options include Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Tourism specialising in either festival and event design and management or tourism and a Master of Tourism. Graduates can also apply for a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production and Master of Screen And Media Production.

FIND OUT MOREMore course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of International Tourism on our undergraduate courses page via: flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad

Tamara MillardMARKETING COORDINATOR AT RAA (ADELAIDE)

FLINDERS INTERNATIONAL TOURISM GRADUATE

We were taught by real people from the industry and I found that meant I was quite well prepared for those conversations with tourism operators because of not just what I studied but who I learned from. After graduating, I’ve worked for the RAA and the SA Tourism Industry Council organising events and conferences. It’s been great fun.

OFFERS THREE AREAS OF SPECIALISATION: CULTURAL TOURISM, FESTIVAL AND EVENT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT, AND NATURE BASED TOURISM

HAS A WIDE PERSPECTIVE WITH EXCELLENT GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

IS TAUGHT BY PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE INDUSTRY, AND IS SHAPED BY INDUSTRY FEEDBACK AND REQUIREMENTS

© SATC/Photographer Russell Mountford

BACHELOR OF

LANGUAGES

PREREQUISITES None


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LANGUAGES AT FLINDERSThe Bachelor of Languages is an enriching degree that provides you with strong language skills and deep cultural understanding. Not only does it allow you to study abroad and practice those new skills in the real world but it opens up a range of career options, including tourism, government, teaching, translating and interpreting.

Flinders boasts a degree with the most languages to choose from in South Australia. Languages available for study include:

• Chinese

• French

• Indonesian

• Italian

• Modern Greek

• Spanish

In addition to these Flinders languages, our cross-institutional agreement with other South Australian universities enables you to study Chinese (Advanced), German and Japanese in your degree.

The Bachelor of Languages enables you to immerse yourself in an intensive study of two languages. You can pick the languages that suit your dream career, cultural fascinations or family ethnicity. During the course you will experience a rich blend of language skills and cultural studies. By the end of your degree, not only will you be communicating confidently in another tongue but you will also gain a deep understanding of the history, people and ideas that have shaped the language you chose to learn and how that it fits into the world around us.

Your teachers will be mostly native speakers, sharing their culture with you in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, through multimedia as well as your usual lectures and tutorials. With lots of languages in the same faculty, expect a supportive and close knit community. Teachers are passionate about helping their students overcome the barriers of learning a new language and helping them connect with a culture and community beyond their own.

The world is getting smaller and knowing more than one language can be a huge advantage. Learning a foreign language opens up other cultures and perspectives, as well as holding personal, professional, social and practical benefits.

LANGUAGES OFFERED AT FLINDERSCHINESE

As Australia strengthens its ties with the Asia-Pacific region, Chinese is rapidly becoming an important language for trade, tourism and international relations. Mandarin Chinese was offered as a Flinders University major for the first time in 2012.

Language topics are provided by Charles Darwin University with support from Chinese-born staff at Flinders. You will learn beginners’ Chinese, including the spoken language and the simplified Chinese characters used in mainland China. A range of culture topics provided on-campus by Flinders University allows you to explore areas such as Chinese history, culture and government.

Opportunities exist to experience Chinese culture first-hand, either through cross-institutional enrolment in in-country language studies options, or through Flinders Law School’s Shanghai summer school.

FRENCH

French is the official language of 33 countries spread over five continents. As well as being a major commercial and scientific language in the European Union, French is a language of diplomacy and an official working language of major international organisations (eg the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation, Amnesty International, the Olympic movement, the International Red Cross). It is the second most widespread and well-distributed language of the media, and is an asset in such fields as cultural exchanges, scientific collaboration and the promotion of trade ties between France and Australia.

To increase the benefit of your language studies, you can choose to study for one or two semesters in a number of world-class universities in Paris and throughout France, as well as at York University in Toronto where you will be able to take your French to more advanced levels.

You may also be able to undertake a two-to-three week linguistic and cultural immersion at the CREIPAC in New Caledonia over the November/December period, or a three-week immersion course in France in January (depending on the program’s availability). These short courses are organised directly through the French section of the Department of Language Studies, and can be assessed as part of your French cultural studies. The French Government, through the French Embassy in Canberra, offers a number of grants to support students who wish to study in a French-speaking country.

INDONESIAN

Bahasa Indonesia is closely related to Malay and is a language of communication throughout our region. It is used in places including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

Studying Indonesian language is vital to understanding this region and an invaluable asset for students contemplating careers in government service, private business or teaching in Australia. Our graduates are working in diverse fields including foreign affairs, diplomacy, international aid agencies, journalism, healthcare, security, business and education.

Classes are taught by Indonesian and Australian teachers and we have arrangements with a number of Indonesian universities to provide in-country study options that can be credited to a Flinders degree.

ITALIAN

Italy has been a world leader in literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, music and design for the past 800 years. Today it is an essential tourist destination and a major trading partner with Australia. Knowledge of Italian can be of benefit in fields such as tourism, hospitality, music, fashion, design, architecture, science, education, technology, government services, international law, commerce and sport.

You can also practise and use Italian in your own community. Italian is the second most widely spoken language in Australia, with more than half a million people using it every day.

Flinders has exchange agreements with several universities in Italy. The Italian Government, through the Italian Embassy in Canberra, provides scholarships every year for Australian citizens who wish to study in Italy. Other opportunities for study in Italy are also available.

MODERN GREEK

Greece is the home of the Olympic Games and the origin of many active migrant communities around the world, including Australia. Australia has a large number of Greek communities and Modern Greek is Australia’s third most spoken language. Many Greek Australians use Modern Greek for their day-to-day personal and professional life.

Hellenism is the western world’s cultural heritage: it shares the literary, philosophical, aesthetic and scientific masterpieces of a remarkable civilisation with an intellectual continuity of 3000 years. The study of Modern Greek language will provide you with the background knowledge to understand your own language and society in general.

Your experience of studying Modern Greek at Flinders is enhanced by the University’s newly established LOGOS Australian Centre for Hellenic Language and Culture, which is dedicated to the promotion of Greek language and culture through state-of-the-art teaching and research.

SPANISH

Spanish is now the second “world language”. Spoken by 500 million people (the most of any European language), it is the official language of 21 countries and is widely spoken in 22 others. It is the seventh most spoken language in Australia, is second only to English in the US, and is the third most frequently used language online.

Spanish is an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, the World Trade Organisation and 70 other international organisations. In addition, it is a major business language which has a strong profile in the Asia Pacific region, Europe and North and South America.

Spanish is also an important language of culture. It is the language of the ten Hispanic authors who have won the Nobel Prize for Literature; of film directors and actors such as Almodovar, Javier Bardem and Salma Hayek; of the painters Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo; and of famous musicians such as Placido Domingo, Piazzola and Pitbull. It is also the language of salsa, tapas, tango and flamenco.

Flinders has exchange agreements with universities in Spain, Argentina, Chile and Mexico so students can spend one or two semesters studying overseas and receive credit towards their degree. Other study abroad options are also available.

STUDY PROGRAMThe Bachelor of Languages enables you to study your chosen target language in depth while also studying a second target language. It includes a range of cultural and linguistics topics that greatly enrich your experience and knowledge of your chosen languages.

Depending on your prior experience, streams are available for those beginning their language studies and those continuing from year 12 or equivalent.

You will be expected to focus your studies on one of the offered target languages: Chinese, French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish.

You will also have the opportunity to study a second language, either from the list above but also including German or Japanese. Alternatively you can study a related area, such as applied linguistics, English, creative writing or teaching English as a second language.

FIRST YEAR

In first year you will take classes in your chosen languages and learn about the nature and functions of language, as well as acquiring the basic strategic tools to reinforce your language learning. You will also study two electives from the first-level pool of topics available in the Bachelor of Arts program.

SECOND AND THIRD YEARS

In second and third years you will study a number of related topics in addition to your chosen languages to provide you with greater cultural awareness and linguistic knowledge. Related topics may include cultural studies, linguistics, language education and migration studies.

THIRD YEAR

In third year you may have the opportunity either to study abroad or undertake relevant community-based placement locally, and have it credited towards your Bachelor of Languages degree.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHEMEThe Advanced Placement Scheme enables students enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Flinders University to apply to enter language studies directly at the second-year level. The scheme is available to students who have obtained an ATAR-adjusted score of 19 or 20 out of 20 in French, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish, provided that they have the necessary documentation.

PROVIDES A STRONG LANGUAGE AND CULTURE-FOCUSED CURRICULUM

GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS BY STUDYING ABROAD

OPENS UP LANGUAGE-SPECIFIC CAREERS SUCH AS THOSE IN TOURISM OR GOVERNMENT, OR IN AREAS SUCH AS TEACHING TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING WITH FURTHER TRAINING

LANGUAGES

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCEYou are encouraged to put your language into action via placements in organisations such as film festivals, care facilities, ethnic radio stations and other community organisations.

STUDYING OVERSEASFlinders University has a series of international exchange links that give you the chance to study part of your degree overseas. In the Bachelor of Languages you can spend three weeks, a semester, or a year of soaking up the customs, traditions and vocabulary of your country of choice.


COMBINED DEGREESYou can combine the Bachelor of Languages with the following bachelor degrees: international tourism, laws and legal practice, and laws and legal practice (honours).

DOUBLE DEGREESThe Bachelor of Education (Secondary Schooling)/Bachelor of Languages prepares you to teach foreign languages at the year 12 level. This double degree enables you to combine the skills and knowledge to become a secondary school teacher with the qualifications to teach two different foreign languages.

OTHER LANGUAGE OPTIONSThere are a number of other options to study a language at Flinders. See page 16 for more details on these options.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESSome potential occupations for graduates include translator, interpreter, foreign language intelligence analyst, settlement support officer, international student advisor, exchanges and study abroad assistant, and international trade officer.

Potential employers include Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion, Special Broadcasting Service, Australian Red Cross, and PolyGlot Group.


FURTHER STUDYA Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) are available.

Other further study options include Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching, and Master of Language Studies.

FIND OUT MOREMore course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Languages on our undergraduate courses page via: flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad

Anthony KalogerinisSENIOR ASSETS ENGINEER AT THE CITY OF BURNSIDE (SA)

FLINDERS STUDENT OF MODERN GREEK

I’ve enjoyed Modern Greek so much that upon completion of my studies, I’m seriously considering furthering my knowledge of Modern Greek in some capacity via the workforce.

The Bachelor of Languages at Flinders allows me to study both French and Italian. I wanted to go to a university which allowed me to study two languages as a part of one single degree and such a degree is only offered at Flinders.

What I love about studying Italian and French at Flinders is that it’s not just the linguistic side of things – each semester there is a cultural component to the subjects.

This year I’m also doing some study in international business. Incorporating business into my language studies will help open up opportunities for me around the world.”

MY FASCINATION FOR LANGUAGES MEANS MY MOTIVATION ISN’T JUST FOR WORK, IT’S ALSO A LOVE OF THE LANGUAGE AND THE CULTURE.

STUDYING LANGUAGE AS A MAJORLanguage major sequences are available in the Bachelor of Arts (SATAC code 214031); Bachelor of Arts – Enhanced Program for High Achievers (SATAC code 224561); and Bachelor of Business (SATAC code 214761). All courses are three years full-time or equivalent part-time.

If your choice is a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts – Enhanced Program for High Achievers, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of International Relations, you can select a language as one of your major sequences. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts – Enhanced Program for High Achievers allow for up to two majors, so you can focus on the areas that interest you.

BACHELOR OF LETTERS IN A LANGUAGEThe Bachelor of Letters in a language is normally three years part-time in conjunction with a bachelor degree, adding one extra year to your overall program.

If you are undertaking any other degree at Flinders – from science or psychology to law or business – you can complete a Bachelor of Letters in a language alongside your bachelor degree. All six languages are available and by adding one extra year to your normal study program for your bachelor degree, you will graduate with two qualifications. You can apply for entry into the Bachelor of Letters when you enrol in your bachelor degree. The Bachelor of Letters is also available as a graduate-entry degree via SATAC.

If you wish to study a third target language, you can even enrol concurrently in the Bachelor of Letters in a language and the Bachelor of Languages.

PREREQUISITES None


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BACHELOR OF

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

TOURISM MANAGEMENT AT FLINDERSThe Bachelor of Tourism Management, offered in conjunction with TAFE SA*, gives you a global perspective of the tourism industry, preparing you for a career in tourism and travel.

You will focus on gaining specialised managerial skills and in-depth knowledge of areas such as selling tourism products and services, customer service, marketing, human resource management, and tourism research. The Bachelor of Tourism Management is a flexible and approachable degree that combines academic knowledge, theory and skills along with the vocational components of TAFE SA’s Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism (SIT60112).

The field of tourism encompasses a worldwide industry that covers multiple careers. There are opportunities to work within festivals and events, tour companies, museums, art galleries or visitor information centres and more at a local, national or international level.

As the tourism industry seeks highly qualified candidates – who are skills-oriented and possess sophisticated business knowledge – this professional, hands-on degree will set you apart from the rest.

*TAFE SA RTO code: 41026

STUDY PROGRAMThis flexible degree offers you the best of both university and TAFE study, fostering academic knowledge, theory and skills while providing you with extensive vocational experience opportunities to prepare you for your career. You will develop a global perspective of the tourism industry and gain in-depth knowledge of the tourism and travel industry, as well as learning problem solving, managerial techniques, research skills, and how to make strategic business decisions.

In combination with the vocational subjects studied within the Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism (SIT60112) at TAFE SA, you will study twelve topics that include interpretive tour guiding, event design and practice, small business and tourism business planning, contemporary issues in tourism, and tourism research.

You will dive into emerging travel and tourism industry practices, market and product trends, and develop business plans for sustainable and profitable operation. The degree will also foster an awareness of the significance of conservation and sustainable development, the preservation and management of heritage, and how to maintain cultural and environmental capital.

You will undertake the TAFE SA Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism (SIT60112) concurrently with the Bachelor of Tourism Management.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCEThe degree offers a range of interactive learning, business simulation experiences and industry based projects that enable you to put what you have learned into practice, equipping you for a career in the travel and tourism industries.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESSome potential occupations for graduates include industry development officer, tourism policy and project officer, tourism development officer, tourism information officer, tourism marketing assistant, and tour coordinator.

Potential employers include South Australian Tourism Commission, InterContinental Hotels Group, Port Adelaide Enfield Council, The Flight Centre, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, South Australian Tourism Industry Council, and Tourism Australia.


FURTHER STUDYA Bachelor of International Tourism (Honours) is available.

Other further study options include postgraduate courses in tourism and festival and event design and management, and research higher degrees such as the Master of Arts (research) and PhD.

FIND OUT MOREMore course information can be found by navigating to the Bachelor of Tourism Management on our undergraduate courses page via: flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad

IS SHAPED BY INDUSTRY FEEDBACK AND REQUIREMENTS

IS TAUGHT BY HIGHLY SKILLED LECTURERS WHO WORK IN THE INDUSTRY

IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP YOU WITH THE VOCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO WORK IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM

EQUIPS YOU WITH A PRACTICAL AND ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE BASE TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE Some courses assume that you will have certain knowledge and skills from previous study (eg SACE).

ATARAustralian Tertiary Admission Rank. The ATAR selection rank listed for each course is the minimum year 12 rank in 2015 which guaranteed selection for applicants competing in the year 12 sub-quota. The ATAR selection rank includes any university equity and subject bonus points that may have been applied.

BACHELOR DEGREENormally a first tertiary-level degree – also known as an undergraduate degree.

COMBINED DEGREES Two courses studied at the same time for which you receive two parchments upon successful completion, eg laws and legal practice/commerce. Cross-credit reduces the total time you study.

DOUBLE DEGREES Two courses studied at the same time for which you receive one parchment upon successful completion, eg education/arts.

ELECTIVE/OPTION TOPICSTopics in a study area of your interest which can be chosen in addition to core topics.

EXTERNAL STUDENTA person undertaking all of their study online on either a full-time or a part-time basis.

GPAGrade point average. Your GPA is a measure of your academic achievement at university based on your results for each topic studied.

HONOURS A degree involving both coursework and a research thesis generally undertaken after an undergraduate degree and before a postgraduate research degree. Honours usually adds one year to the duration of a regular undergraduate degree and is either applied for separately or as part of an undergraduate degree with honours included.

IBInternational baccalaureate. IB qualifications are recognised by Flinders for entry into undergraduate programs

LLMSA Language, Literacy and Mathematics Bonus Scheme. Students who have successfully completed a secondary school subject in specific language, English and mathematics categories will be eligible for between two and four bonus points under the scheme (excludes Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine applicants).

MODEMode refers to how a course is delivered. Most Flinders courses are delivered internally – ie on-campus; however, some are available externally or as a combination of both.

POSTGRADUATE COURSEA university course studied after completion of an undergraduate degree.

PREREQUISITE

Some courses require you to have completed specific subjects in your previous study (eg SACE).

SACE South Australian Certificate of Education. The SACE is awarded to South Australian students who successfully complete year 12.

SEMESTERThe academic year is divided into two semesters – usually late-February to mid-June, and late-July to November. Some individual topics are also available to study over the summer break.

STAT Special Tertiary Admissions Test. You can sit the STAT if entering Flinders via the Adult Entry Scheme. The test is designed to assess your ability to study at university.

TOPIC A subject studied as part of a degree program. Core topics are compulsory subjects that form the basis of a study program.

UEQSA Universities Equity Scheme. Students from certain specified secondary schools, and students from other schools who are able to demonstrate their individual disadvantage, are eligible for five bonus points under the scheme.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREEA first tertiary-level degree – also known as a bachelor degree.

UNITEach topic is given a weighting in units. Flinders topics are weighted in multiples of 4.5 units. Full-time students normally complete 18 units each semester, or 36 units a year.

COMPETITIVE ATAR ENTRYThe majority of year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional competitive entry method, where offers are made to eligible applicants with the highest ATARs until all places in the course are filled. The 2015 ATAR cut-offs for each course entry listed are provided only as a guide for 2016 entry and may change with the 2016 intake.

GUARANTEED ENTRY ATARAchieve an ATAR equal to or above the published guaranteed entry ATAR and you will be guaranteed a place at Flinders. All you need to do is ensure you have listed Flinders courses first in your preferences and you will be offered a place in the highest Flinders course preference that you are eligible for in 2016. More information can be found at: flinders.edu.au/guaranteedatar

BONUS POINTSBonus points may contribute to your ATAR when applying for university. Two bonus schemes are available for South Australian year 12 students applying for entry to Flinders in 2016: the SA Universities Equity Scheme and the SA Language, Literacy and Mathematics Bonus Scheme. More information about your eligibility for bonus points is available at: flinders.edu.au/bonuspoints

TAFELINKFlinders offers guaranteed entry to selected courses for applicants who have completed a TAFE/VET certificate IV or higher level qualification, so long as course prerequisites are met. Importantly, your TAFE/VET qualification does not need to be related to your selected area of study at Flinders. More information is available at: flinders.edu.au/tafelink

FOUNDATION STUDIESThe Foundation Studies Program has been designed to introduce you to university study in a supportive learning environment. Open to people from all backgrounds, the Foundation Studies Program provides a pathway to gain entry to degrees at Flinders University. For more information go to: flinders.edu.au/foundation

ADULT ENTRYThe Adult Entry Scheme enables people aged 18 years and over to apply to study at Flinders via the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Applications are made via SATAC. Find out more at: flinders.edu.au/adultentry

ENTRY PATHWAYSAt Flinders we recognise that every prospective student is an individual and that what works for one might not be right for another. That’s why we provide various entry pathways into Flinders University and your preferred course, including uniTEST, Flinderslink, and TAFE SA dual offers.

You are encouraged to explore your options and find the entry path that’s right for you at: flinders.edu.au/pathways

Flinders offers two admissions cycles each year for undergraduate courses.

Semester 1 – February start. Applications open in August for commencement the following year.

Semester 2* – July start. Mid-year applications open in August for commencement in July the following year.

Applicants need to apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC): satac.edu.au

*Not all courses are offered for semester 2 entry.

COMBINED DEGREESA combined degree is a combination of two Flinders bachelor degrees. As a combined degree graduate you will gain two qualifications in just one to one-and-a-half years of extra study.

Our combined degree programs are designed to enhance your educational, academic and professional qualifications whilst minimising the cost and length of your studies. Flinders combined degrees allow you to undertake in-depth study in exciting combinations that aren’t usually available in single degrees. Many graduates believe that a combined degree gives them an advantage for employment.

More information on the combined degree options available for each course at Flinders can be found on the undergraduate course pages at: flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad

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Our current students will provide tips, tell you their stories and share advice. Basically they will tell you what to expect and help you to decide which course best suits you because they’ve been where you are now.

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ADMISSIONS/PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS OFFICE1300 657 671 [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT

T: +61 8 8201 2727 F: +61 8 8201 3177flinders.edu.au/international

Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure is accurate at the time of publication: May 2015. Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herein without prior notice. Alterations are reflected in the course information available on the University’s website. CRICOS No. 00114A

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