Plan my study

Before you jump into enrolling in topics and registering for classes, it’s important you take a moment to understand your course requirements.

Before you start

You should have already:

Updated your personal details in the Student System
Provided Flinders with your Unique Student Identifier
Completed the relevant finance forms and/or paid your fees

Step 1: Understand your course rule

It is essential that you read and understand your course rule. It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand what is required to meet the requirements of your course.

Select your course below to find the link to the course rule. This can also be found on the Compass page.

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What is a course rule?

A course rule is the statement of the completion requirements and program of study for your course. You must read your course rule and seek advice if you do not understand what is required.

Step 2: Review your course study planner

Study planners have been prepared for most courses to help guide your enrolment. They will assist in interpreting your course rule, and will help you to determine what topics to study (and when) to successfully complete your degree.

You can search for your study planner using keywords in the search bar. It is strongly recommended that you enrol as per your study planner to ensure you meet the requirements of your course.

View my study planner

What is a study planner?

A study planner is a PDF document designed to help you understand what topics to take, and in which order, to help you meet the requirements of your course.

Step 3: Understand your elective and option topics

Most courses will allow you to enrol in elective or option topics, which are available from across the University, or from a pre-determined list as detailed in your course rule. Read your course rule (you will find the link below by selecting your course) for more information or submit an Ask Flinders request (select the ‘enrolments’ option) to speak with a staff member if you are unsure.

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What is an elective or option topic?

'Elective' or 'option' topics are those that can be chosen as part of your course. (This differs to core topics which are compulsory topics which form the basis of your course).