Education

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees guide

Griffith ata glance

At Griffith, we’ll help you gain the knowledge you need to create the type of career you want.

Ranked in the top 3% worldwide

Griffith ranks among the world’s best universities. We continue to improve our international standing, and in five of the largest and most credible world university rankings*, we’re ranked in the top 400—placing us in the top 3% worldwide.

Australia’s top teachers

At Griffith, you’ll learn from some of the best teachers in the country. Our teachers have won more Australian Government awards, citations, fellowships and grants than any other university. Three of our teachers have even been named Australian University Teacher of the Year.

5 stars for getting a job

We’ve received five stars in the prestigious QS Stars ratings for graduate employability. At Griffith, you’ll gain the academic knowledge you’d expect from a world-class university, as well as the skills and confidence that employers want, giving you an edge in the job market.

Hands-on learning with industry partners

Griffith students put what they learn in the classroom into practice, with the opportunity for industry experience included in many of our degrees. You'll have access to industry placements and projects, with many industry partners, giving you the chance to gain valuable skills, knowledge and contacts and get a head start on your career.

Dedicated support to help you achieve your goals

Our award-winning teaching team and dedicated student success advisers will help you feel confident and succeed at university. We also offer a generous scholarship program to make studying at university easier.

Global connections and overseas study

Our degrees have an international focus, preparing you for work almost anywhere in the world. What’s more, at Griffith you’ll have the opportunity to enrich and diversify your degree with an overseas study experience or by learning a language.

* Times HE World University Rankings (251–300), CWTS Leiden Ranking (323), QS World University Rankings (329), Academic Ranking of World Universities (361), University Ranking by Academic Performance (382).

Contents

New in 2017 2

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games partnership 4

Top reasons to study education at Griffith 6

Undergraduate—Bachelor of Education 7

Professional experience placements 9

Postgraduate 10

Initial teaching degrees 11

Specialist education degrees 13

Advanced education degrees 15

Research studies 17

How do I apply for an undergraduate degree? 18

How do I apply for a postgraduate degree? 24

Scholarships 26

Global opportunities 27

Griffith Honours College 28

Griffith Sports College 29

Griffith College 30

Support to help you succeed 31

What’s next? 32

Campuses 33

Important note. All information is correct as at June 2016, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated. Refer to degrees.griffith.edu.au for the most up to date information on all our degrees.

Legend Applications information:

QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

UAC = Universities Admissions Centre (NSW-based)

OP = Overall Position

ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. In this guide, the ATAR cut-off is listed only

for those degrees offered through UAC

GPA = Grade Point Average All GPAs in this publication are on a

seven-point grading scale

Campuses:

G = Gold Coast

M = Mt Gravatt

N = Nathan

S = South Bank

O = Online

X = External

N/A = Not applicable

This degree can be studied online

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New in 2017

Griffith is introducing a wide range of initiatives in 2017 to meet the changing needs of students. With these changes, you can balance your lifestyle with your learning style, put what you learn in the classroom into practice, and enjoy the best education experience possible.

Balance work with study

With the Griffith trimester model, you’re in control of how you study. You can choose to study fewer subjects each trimester, giving you more time for work and other commitments.

Fast-track your degree

Some degrees at Griffith offer a fast-track option, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as two years and get a head start on your career.

From our suite of programs, the new Bachelor of Education is a 4-year degree which is completed in 3.5 years, enabling graduates to enter the workplace 6 months ahead of the competition.

More industry placements than ever before

At Griffith, you don’t just learn in the classroom. You’ll have the chance to incorporate industry experiences, including placements, internships and projects for real clients, from early in your degree. Griffith is also an Official Partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, which will give you the opportunity to be involved in the build up to and delivery of the biggest event in Australia this decade.

New double degrees

Griffith is introducing a range of new double degrees that are specially designed industry-related combinations of study areas that will help you stand out in the job market.

Study online, on-campus or a combination of both

At Griffith, many of our degrees have online components. This gives you the chance to study online, on-campus, or a combination that suits your needs.

Introducing trimesters

From 2017, Griffith will be offering some degrees across three trimesters, rather than two semesters, which gives you the flexibility to pace your study to suit your needs. You’ll have more opportunities throughout the year to start study—for example, you can start some of our education degrees in February or July—so if you want to take a break from study after school, you can still start university in 2017. While the third trimester is optional for some Griffith degrees, it is already a core component of our education programs. The trimester dates for 2017 are shown below.

T112 WEEKS

T212 WEEKS

T312 WEEKS

Trimester 1 (T1): 27 February – 26 May 2017

Trimester 2 (T2): 3 July – 22 September 2017

Trimester 3 (T3): 30 October 2017 – 2 February 2018 (includes Christmas and New Year break)

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‘I love it when kids get how to do something. It's amazing to seethose "aha" moments.’

COVER STORYPrimary education graduate Rachael Heritage aims to inspire her students to be the best they can be.

‘We need to encourage confident and creative individuals and promote active and informed citizens,’ she said.

As the inaugural winner of the Australian College of Educators/Australian Scholarships Group award for her education essay, Rachael regularly put this philosophy into practice on her pre-service teaching placements.

‘As a teacher, I want my students to have a better life experience. Education has the ability to inspire far beyond the here and now of the classroom.’

Rachael Heritage– Bachelor of Education

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Griffith University is proud to be an Official Partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

Through this partnership, our students and staff will be closely involved in the build up to and delivery of the biggest event in Australia this decade.

As a student, you’ll have access to unrivalled opportunities and unique learning experiences, such as internships and industry projects. Our staff will also lend their knowledge to GC2018 in areas such as medicine and allied health, tourism and event planning, engineering, and IT, and you’ll benefit from their professional expertise and industry insights.

250 student internships

Internships will be available for Griffith students from 2016 to 2018 with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), the body organising GC2018, and other partners. Internships will be available for students from sport and event management, business and commerce, communications, digital media and design, human resources, engineering and planning, health and exercise science and other disciplines. As a student intern, you’ll enjoy a meaningful study-related work experience and receive credit towards your degree.

New scholarships

The GC2018 scholarships are available to students of any Commonwealth country or territory, including Australia, who wish to undertake study or research at Griffith University in a sport- or event-related area.

Exciting atmosphere

The lead up to GC2018 will be a period of amazing energy and excitement, and we’ll be celebrating the event across our campuses. Griffith facilities will be used by visiting athletes and officials in the lead up to and during the Games and Griffith campuses will be included in the Queen’s Baton Relay celebrations.

As well as being an Official Partner, Griffith is also:

¡ Creative Arts Partner for GC2018, and will contribute to the creative arts program running concurrently with the Games, potentially including Opening and Closing Ceremonies

¡ Presenting Partner of the GC2018 Marathon, with the 42 km course set to showcase the best of the Gold Coast cityscape and celebrate Griffith’s deep commitment to the city

¡ Official University Partner of the 2018 Australian Commonwealth Games Team Australia.

Explore the amazing opportunities for students at griffith.edu.au/gc2018

Hayley Payne’s GC2018 internship offered her a behind the scenes look at the Commonwealth Games, and the chance to learn from some of the best professionals from the Gold Coast and around the world. ‘There is such a wealth of knowledge here that I can learn from and take back into my studies and enhance my future career prospects,’ she said.

Hayley Payne – Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication

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‘It really is a once-in-a-generationopportunity to work on GC2018and with people who have so muchexperience that I can learn from.’

A 12-week internship turned into paid employment with GOLDOC for Griffith engineering student Adil Rachidi. It’s an amazing opportunity for the Moroccan-born student, who has always dreamed of finding a career where he can combine his two passions of sport and engineering.

During his 12-week internship, Adil was tasked with assisting in the development and coordination of engineering work for venue design, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic load assessments. He also investigated design requirements for GOLDOC functional areas and visited sites such as the new velodrome at Chandler, in Brisbane.

Adil Rachidi – Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

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World leader in education

The School of Education and Professional Studies is among the world’s leading education schools, ranked in the top 100 worldwide. The School continues to build on its 45-year history of teacher preparation and offers this wealth of experience across the Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast and Logan campuses at Griffith University.

Excellence in teaching

At Griffith, our lecturers are recognised as among the best in Australia, and have been awarded nationally and recognised internationally for their excellence in teaching. They are student-centred and competent users of digital technologies to make learning engaging and powerful. Our teachers use an evidence-informed approach to learning and teaching and are members of the Griffith Institute for Educational Research (GIER) which leads research into major issues that impact on learning in a rapidly changing world.

Leading reform in schools

You’ll have the opportunity to engage with experts who are moving education forward in priority areas, including STEM, digital coding, literacy, early and middle years education. We helped prepare Queensland schools for the transition of Year 7 to high school—one of the biggest changes in secondary schooling. At Griffith, you’ll learn from the experts who truly lead the way.

New programs

Our programs have been revitalised and we offer the most innovative, industry relevant, employment focussed and future oriented programs available in Australia.

In-demand expertise

With the highest graduate success rate in Australia, our alumni are in strong demand in the independent, State and Catholic education systems, as well as internationally. Many of our students are offered jobs before they graduate, with Griffith graduates leading schools and innovative education programs all over Australia. Our degrees prepare you for work by linking theory with practice, and give you the opportunity to develop your teaching skills in interesting and diverse locations.

Flexibility and choice

We offer a unique and extensive suite of qualifications and specialisations that will lead you to exciting opportunities. Study choices include early childhood education, primary, junior secondary, secondary, adult and vocational education, and special education. You can choose to specialise from a wide range of fields of study. And if you already have a degree, you can qualify to teach in just 12 months.

Powerful industry partnerships

You will benefit from our strong relationships with schools and industry partners, including school-based Teacher Education Centres of Excellence which lead to guaranteed employment outcomes. Students collectively spent more than 166 years in schools and other workplace learning spaces in just 2015 alone, which highlights the extensive partnerships and professionally oriented shape of our programs.

griffith.edu.au/education

Top reasons to studyeducation at Griffith

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What you’ll study By studying this innovative degree, you will be among the first to meet the new national accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and be equipped to teach in primary or secondary settings. You can also complete your degree in just three and a half years, giving you a head start in your teaching career.

You’ll study a foundation first year which will equip you with a thorough understanding of fundamental teaching principles from a global perspective, with a focus on digital learning. You’ll then select a major in either primary or secondary education from your second year, with the option to study a double major.

You’ll undertake professional practice which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching, internships and community field studies every year as part of your studies, ensuring that you graduate with a wealth of practical experience and networks.

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Prerequisites Cut‑offs 2016

QTAC UAC QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR

Bachelor of Education

232272 283226 G 3.5F 1English (4,SA), Maths A, B, or C (4,SA)

Any two units of English (Band 4 or higher), Mathematics General 2 or Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band 4 or higher).

NEW IN 2017

261422 N/A L 3.5F 1English (4,SA), Maths A, B, or C (4,SA)

N/A NEW IN 2017

223342 N/A M 3.5F 1English (4,SA), Maths A, B, or C (4,SA)

N/A NEW IN 2017

Primary Education: Students selecting primary education as a major from their second year of study will also need to have completed an Authority Science subject (4,SA) or equivalent.

Secondary Education: It is recommended that students select teaching areas that they have successfully studied in their senior schooling. In particular, for the mathematics teaching area—Maths B or C (Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 for NSW, ACT) and for chemistry, physics or biology teaching areas—chemistry physics or biology respectively.

Students undertaking an Initial Teacher Education program are expected to undertake and meet the benchmark in the Personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Educators (ITE). These tests are part of the ITE requirements from January 2018 and there is an expectation that students enrolled in an ITE program in 2017 will be undertaking the tests and successfully meet the benchmarks.

Undergraduate

Recent Education (Primary) graduate Sue-Ellen Thorne was not only offered a position at her dream school before she had graduated, her position was promoted before she commenced. Sue-Ellen chose to study at Griffith based on positive experiences from friends, and she said it was the best decision she's made. ‘I thoroughly enjoy working at Groves Christian College. I share the innovative technological proficiencies, implementations of diversity and cultural understandings I developed at Griffith, which has landed me a lead role at the college. After completing university, in less than four years, I was offered eight different positions at various schools.’

Sue‑Ellen Thorne – Bachelor of Education

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Primary education If you select primary education as your major, you have the option to study a double major or complement your primary education major with a minor.

MajorsYou have the option to combine your primary education major with a double major in:

¡ Special Needs Education (Mt Gravatt)

Primary minorsThere is an option to combine your primary education major with a minor in:

¡ English education (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast) ¡ Health and physical education (Gold Coast) ¡ Mathematics education (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast) ¡ Science education (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)

Curriculum areas covered in the primary education major include history and geography, the way language develops and works, mathematics, science and technology, health and physical education, and the arts.

Secondary educationYou can choose to study a double major and a teaching area, or complement your secondary education major with two teaching areas (conditions apply to some teaching area combinations).

Majors You have the option to combine your secondary education major with a double major in:

¡ Junior secondary education (Mt Gravatt)—you’ll learn the specialist skills to teach Grades 7–9.

¡ Learning support (Mt Gravatt)—you’ll learn the specialist skills to provide learning support across the curriculum to students with additional needs.

You’ll also study one teaching area with your double major.

Secondary teaching areasYou can choose your secondary teaching area/s from the following:

¡ Biology ¡ Chemistry (other teaching area must be biology or mathematics)

¡ Design and Technology ¡ Drama ¡ English ¡ Geography ¡ Graphics ¡ Health and Physical Education ¡ History ¡ Mathematics ¡ Physics (other teaching area must be Mathematics) ¡ Visual arts

Note. Not all teaching areas are offered at all campuses.

Career opportunities and professional accreditationGriffith University has the highest education graduate success rates in Australia. Our graduates are in demand and find employment in the independent, Catholic and State education systems in Queensland as well as overseas.

The Bachelor of Education will be accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers, and as a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. Applicants wishing to obtain registration in NSW will need to ensure that they meet the Board of Studies, Teaching & Educational Standards (BOSTES) NSW registration requirements. Please refer to the BOSTES website for further information (boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au).

You will be prepared for a career as a teacher in the public or private sector which can lead to senior positions such as a head of department or principal.

Your education degree can also lead to many other areas of work. Rather than teaching in schools, you could choose to follow a different pathway and work in training settings in industry and government, outdoor education, adult literacy, libraries, educational research, education policy, or consultancy.

Education graduate Shawtima McLoughlan represented Griffith at a national science conference in Perth and said it was fantastic to be surrounded by a community of science teachers who are always looking for ways to improve their practice for the benefit of students. ‘Knowing there’s a broad range of tools and strategies for STEM teachers to help improve classroom and assessment practices is inspiring. Our Griffith lecturers provided critical and professional feedback in preparing us for teaching.’ Now teaching junior science and mathematics at Windaroo Valley State High School, Shawtima says the school is a wonderful community. ‘I am so happy to be doing something I love for work.’

Shawtima McLoughlan – Bachelor of Education

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Recent graduate Sarah Corkill believes the practical teaching opportunities at Griffith helped her obtain her first teaching position at Collinsville State School in North Queensland. Sarah says she was able to implement numerous strategies and knowledge from her degree in the classroom during practical placement. She credits this to the highly supportive lecturers and tutors who willingly shared their personal classroom experience and advice. ‘I believe a great teacher must be flexible, patient, passionate, organised, inspiring and willing to work collaboratively. Griffith prepared me well for this.’

Sarah Corkill – Bachelor of Education

Many of our students are placed in local schools, while others have chosen to have their professional experience placements in rural, remote and culturally diverse locations within Australia and overseas including:

¡ Waikiki Elementary School, Honolulu, which, in addition to Hawaii State Performance Standards, follows a mindful philosophy to prepare students as effective problem solvers both inside and outside the classroom

¡ Green School, Bali, Indonesia, which pioneers sustainability within education with its environmentally sensitive construction, and instils sustainable habits in its students through a curriculum that combines academic and experiential learning with a creative arts curriculum

¡ Singapore International School, which offers an international program that combines a Singapore academic curriculum with elements of the Queensland Studies Authority’s curriculum

¡ Ocean of Light International School, Tonga, which is dedicated to developing the spiritual, intellectual, and physical potential of its students through an international curriculum from Cambridge University, and is founded on the Baha’i Faith and its teachings of ‘unity in diversity’

¡ Normanton State School, a small cattle town located in a remote community just south of the Gulf of Carpentaria in Far North Queensland.

Professional experience placements give you an opportunity to:

¡ appreciate diverse communities

¡ make informed decisions about future employment options

¡ challenge preconceived ideas about what it’s like working and living in rural, remote and international locations

¡ enhance your employment prospects with access to school, local community and regional resources and networks.

Professional experienceplacements

The School of Education and Professional Studies provides students with quality on-the-job supervised teaching experiences—called professional experience placements—within early childhood settings and primary and secondary schools.

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After 10 years of journalism, covering everything from courts to sport and council to general news, Leah Fineran followed in the footsteps of her family to pursue an education degree.

The career change paid off, with Leah securing her first job teaching Year 11–12 English at Benowa State High School before she'd even graduated.

Always community-minded, Leah has been a Red Frog volunteer at Schoolies, worked at Radio Lollipop at the Gold Coast University Hospital and is a mentor with the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience—the more she thought about it, the more teaching seemed the perfect choice.

‘In the classroom you are passing on knowledge and can immediately see the results of your work and the difference you are making,’ says Leah.

Leah Fineran – Bachelor of Education

Postgraduate

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ApplicationsApplications for this degree are through QTAC. See qtac.com.au for details on how to apply.

What you’ll studyIf you’re a graduate from a non-education background and wish to teach in secondary school settings, this degree will give you the necessary skills and knowledge you need to register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

You’ll learn the theory and practice of teaching, as well as the characteristics of learners and teachers and the social contexts of education. The degree includes education studies, curriculum studies in two nominated teaching areas, and professional experience in secondary school settings.

Teaching areasYou’ll need to be able to identify two of the following teaching areas from your undergraduate degree:

¡ Biology ¡ Business Education#

¡ Chemistry ¡ Design and Technology* ¡ Drama ¡ English ¡ Film and Media* ¡ Geography#

¡ Graphics* ¡ Health and Physical Education ¡ History#

¡ Instrumental Music* ¡ Integrated Sciences

¡ Languages other than English (LOTE)* ¡ Mathematics ¡ Music* ¡ Physics ¡ Science ¡ Visual Arts*.

* Available at the Mt Gravatt campus only.

All other curriculum areas are available at both Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt. If you are studying at the Gold Coast you may select teaching or specialisation areas offered at Mt Gravatt and study that teaching area at our Mt Gravatt campus.

Learning Support specialisation If you have completed subjects in psychology in your bachelor degree, you may be eligible to select one of the above teaching areas and complete the Learning Support specialist area. In the Learning Support courses, you’ll gain specialist skills needed to provide learning support to students with additional needs. You’ll be able to work in secondary settings where you advise teachers in their planning and/or teach in secondary special education settings.

Professional accreditationAs a graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. This qualification is recognised nationally and internationally.

Career opportunitiesYou’ll be qualified for teaching students in public and private secondary school contexts throughout Australia and at equivalent levels overseas.

‘Griffith gave me terrific support. I hadtwo wonderful pracs and with such greattechnology and learning spaces on campus,the student experience is enhanced.’

Initial teaching degrees

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Graduate Diploma of Education—Secondary

4138 QTAC code:

232152G 1F 80 1

Completed bachelor degree (or equivalent) that does not lead to teacher registration with a minimum GPA of 4 and disciplinary strengths in two distinctive teaching areas. Applicants must have completed a quarter of their degree (or other studies) in the first of their nominated teaching areas. That is, the first teaching area must include a minimum of six courses for senior secondary. The second teaching area must include another four courses minimum for junior secondary, or six courses minimum for senior secondary.

To qualify for the Learning Support specialist area applicants must have completed subjects in psychology.

Note. If you’re an international applicant, or if you’re an Australian applicant with English as a second language, you’ll need to provide evidence of a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 7.5 (academic) with no score below 7 in any of the four skill areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. You’ll also need to meet the cost of this testing, and your English results will need to be no more than two years old.

4137QTAC code:

223222M 1F 80 1

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ApplicationsApplications for this degree are through QTAC. See qtac.com.au for details on how to apply.

What you’ll studyThis pre-service teacher education degree is for graduates from a non-education background. It will give you the professional preparation to teach in primary school (Prep to Year 6) settings.

You’ll learn the theory and practice of teaching, including the characteristics of learners, the social and educational contexts of education, curriculum studies and professional experience in relevant settings.

Professional accreditationYou will be eligible to apply for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. This qualification is recognised nationally.

Career opportunitiesYou will be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration and be equipped to teach in primary and early years settings nationally.

A love of maths, biology and chemistry led her to an honours degree in biomedical science, but it is her passion for people and outgoing nature that drew Griffith University student Keira Broadby to teaching. It was while tutoring Griffith students in chemistry and physics that the seed was sown. ‘I really loved the teaching aspect of tutoring. I’m a social person and so I was looking for something else besides research,’ she said. Keira was one of five Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary students that participated in the prestigious Teacher Education Centre of Excellence (Benowa Cluster) program. The centre is an enhanced teacher education program for future Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers. Under the TECE program, pre-service teachers spend two days a week at university and two days a week teaching in a school. Keira taught at Merrimac and Helensvale schools during her professional placements. ‘It has been really rewarding to have that different school experience,’ she said.

Keira Broadby – Graduate Diploma of Education—Secondary

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Master of Teaching—Primary

5587QTAC code:

223332 (M)/

273205 (O)

M/O 1.5F* 160 3

You’ll need a bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4 and sufficient knowledge to address the range of required teaching areas including: Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Technology. Find out more about these key learning areas on the Queensland Studies Authority website at qsa.qld.edu.au

While prior relevant professional experience is not an entry requirement, applicants are encouraged to include evidence of any previous relevant experience.

Note. If you’re an international applicant, or if you’re an Australian applicant with English as a second language, you’ll need to provide evidence of a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 7.5 (academic) with no score below 7 in any of the four skill areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.

* This is an accelerated program that includes summer semester study.

‘Coming from a research background,I love that the university has an emphasison research and evidence-based learning.’

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What you’ll studyThese degrees, offered by the Autism Centre of Excellence, have a multidisciplinary, whole-of-life focus and are designed for people who want to provide quality intervention and management for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In the graduate certificate, you’ll gain a foundation in ASD, including communication, learning style and behaviour management.

In the masters, you’ll build on this knowledge and learn about critical issues in autism such as transitions, collaborative practices and environmental management. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding and skills in research and practice for individuals with ASD, which will enable you to work effectively with learners with autism and their families at home, in school, at work and in the community.

These degrees address an area of acute need as determined by the Australian Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Queensland Department of Education and Training, and the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you’ll be well equipped to advance into leadership and specialist roles in education, health, government policy, social work and service provision for people with ASD and their families.

Educators with specialised knowledge in providing for the needs of learners with ASDs are in high demand in public and private education sectors, and you may find work as a specialist teacher, school leader, curriculum leader or consultant.

Specialist education degrees

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

3270 O 0.5F/ 1P 40 1/2

¡ Bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.5 or ¡ A qualification leading to professional registration (e.g., nursing) or ¡ 5 years relevant work experience and capacity to study successfully at a

postgraduate level, including competent oral and written communication skills

Master of Autism Studies

5595 O* 1F/2P 80 1/2 Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies with a minimum GPA of 4.5

* Online study with the option of one-day on-campus intensives for some courses.

What you’ll studyThese degrees will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your professional career in special and inclusive education, including moving into leadership roles.

You’ll develop special education skills at an advanced level and an understanding of the general principles and practices of the education of students with special needs. At the masters level you’ll also develop research skills that will be applied to a research project in special and inclusive education.

Career opportunitiesYou’ll find employment opportunities as an inclusion teacher, support teacher or special education teacher working in a range of educational settings. You’ll be able to advance your professional career to senior leadership positions in special and inclusive education.

Please note that these degrees do not lead to teacher registration.

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education

3020 O 1P 40 1/2 Bachelor degree (or equivalent). Full-time teaching experience is desirable.

Master of Special Needs and Intervention Education

5114 O 1F/2P 80 1/2Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5

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What you’ll studyIf you’re a teacher, this degree allows you to continue your professional learning in accordance with the requirements of the Queensland College of Teachers in order to maintain your teacher registration. You’ll also be able to specialise in early childhood teaching (Kindergarten to Year 3).

The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care provides qualified registered teachers the opportunity to teach in pre-school settings (1–5 years) as well as specialise in the early years of school (5–8 years) to enhance their professional development.

Professional recognition The degree is professionally recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Career opportunitiesYou’ll be ready to meet the growing demand for postgraduate qualified teachers in the early childhood education sector and you’ll also gain a qualification that allows entry into a relevant masters degree. You’ll be eligible to be employed as the registered early childhood teacher in prior-to-school settings, including long day care and kindergartens.

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

3327 O 1P 40 1/2 Bachelor of Primary Education or equivalent teacher education qualification

What you’ll studyIf you’re a qualified teacher, this degree will give you the opportunity to become a specialist in the middle years of education.

You’ll gain a grounding in the latest research and new approaches to providing effective curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the middle years of schooling.

Career opportunitiesAs a teacher in upper primary, lower secondary or in dedicated middle schools within P-12 schools, you’ll enhance your opportunities in middle years education settings.

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate in Middle Years Education

3268 OUA 1P 40 1 An undergraduate teaching degree or equivalent

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What you’ll studyThis degree delivers advanced professional learning for qualified teachers and those with a professional involvement in education, including school bursars, school development officers and training personnel. It can also contribute to current teachers’ professional development requirements. As a graduate, you’ll be able to apply knowledge and skills in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship.

MajorsThrough the degree, you’ll develop greater expertise in educational practice or research and can choose to specialise in one of four award majors:

¡ English, Multiliteracies and New Media ¡ Leadership, Policy and Social Transformation ¡ Young Children, Early Childhood and Identity ¡ Youth, Digital Culture and New Learning.

Career opportunitiesYou will be able to meet individual professional learning and research development needs. The degree also allows you to gain significant professional advantages in advancing your education career. Please note that this degree is not an initial teacher education program and will not lead to registration as a teacher in Queensland schools.

Advanced education degrees

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Master of Education

5601 G/M* 1–1.5F/3P 120^ 1/2

¡ Bachelor of Education degree or an equivalent teacher education qualification, or

¡ Bachelor degree in any discipline and a minimum 3 years equivalent full-time experience in a leadership or management position in an educational setting, or

¡ Bachelor degree with honours in education†, or ¡ Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in education or equivalent†

Note. The program convenor will consider your prior qualification and current involvement in educational settings to determine eligibility for entry.

* Online and mixed mode study (combination of on-campus and online).^ Upon successful completion of 40 credit points from relevant courses, you may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Education Studies.† Students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing.

What you’ll studyThis masters degree provides advanced professionally orientated studies for practising teachers, administrators, non-government education providers, and vocational, adult and continuing education prospects.

Through the degree, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of wide-ranging topics that affect educational settings globally. This degree offers you significant professional advantage in advancing or broadening your career.

Majors ¡ Leadership, Policy and Social Transformations ¡ English, Multiliteracies and New Media ¡ Youth, Digital Culture and New Learning ¡ Children, Early Childhood and Identity ¡ Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) ¡ Autism Studies ¡ Special Needs and Intervention Education ¡ Training and Development.

Career opportunitiesYou’ll be equipped for a range of rewarding and productive careers within Australia and throughout the world. You may find work as a curriculum innovator, learning and teaching specialist, learning support teacher, leading teacher, educational management consultant, teacher in adult and community education, specialist practitioner consultant, policy and planning officer, education officer, school principal, vice-principal or lecturer/tutor.

Please note that this degree is not an initial teacher education program and will not lead to registration as a teacher in Queensland schools.

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Master of Educational Studies

5668 M 2F 160 1/2 Bachelor degree

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What you’ll studyThis masters degree will prepare you for professional roles in adult, vocational and community education, training and professional development. You’ll develop your existing vocational knowledge and build your capacity for professional work in training, teaching, development and research-related roles.

Career opportunitiesYou’ll be prepared for a career in training and development, including professional education or training and development roles in private and public sector organisations. This may include in your current professional field. The teaching specialisation of this degree will equip you to pursue careers in mainstream adult and vocational education fields, such as the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

Please note that this degree does not lead to teacher registration.

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Master of Training and Development

5652 M* 2F/4P 160^ 1/2 Bachelor degree

* Internal study on-campus or external study off-campus. ^ Upon successful completion of 40 credit points from relevant courses, you may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Training and Development.

Primary school teacher and Coomera Springs State School Deputy Principal, David Hartley, says his Griffith degree laid a solid foundation to put his skills into practice. ‘As well as giving me experiences inside classrooms and interacting with students, it connected me to a variety of professional contacts that I was able to access later on in my career. The highlight of my time at Griffith was really working with a dynamic, motivated group of peers who really pushed each other to excel.’ David is a published author, who with NRL’s Scott Prince, won the Black and Write Kuril Dhagun Award for Indigenous authors. Their first book “Deadly D and Justice Jones – Making the Team” is the first book in a series aimed at closing the gap and promoting the importance of reading Indigenous communities.

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What you’ll studyIn this degree, you will develop an in-depth understanding of educational problem-solving in the changing social, cultural and political contexts of education. Designed to meet the needs and aspirations of those working in a broad range of educational settings, you will follow your own unique pathway of research-based study based on an area of professional interest.

You will learn to integrate contemporary research with your professional interests and develop and enhance your skills in the critical analysis of educational issues and practice. You will also expand your understanding of the nature of educational work and its social and cultural significance. As a graduate, you will be prepared for specialised practice in teaching and managerial careers in education.

Career opportunitiesYou will be prepared for leadership and management positions in educational institutions and systems, and other organisations that run educational programs. You will also be prepared for working in research, policymaking and new information technologies.

Research studies

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Doctor of Education

6022 M/G/L/O* 3F/6P 240 1/2 ¡ Bachelor degree with at least Class IIA Honours or ¡ An equivalent qualification^/at least 3 years professional engagement,

as determined by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School

* Mixed mode study (combination of on-campus and online)^ You will need to submit a professional portfolio (using a template provided by the school) to establish equivalence.

What you’ll studyThis degree is a research program of advanced professional learning and will help you develop greater expertise in research. You’ll learn how to apply an advanced body of knowledge and skills in a range of contexts for research, scholarship and as a pathway for further learning. You’ll plan and execute a substantial piece of research, which you will report in the form of a dissertation. The dissertation will investigate a topic that is relevant to you and would typically be expected to be approximately 30,000 words.

The degree will give eligibility for further doctoral research. It is advisable to meet with the program convenor prior to enrolment.

Career opportunitiesUpon successful completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible for entry into a doctoral program and for consideration for higher degree by research scholarships. The degree will prepare you for a career in research-related work.

Please note this degree is not an initial teacher education program and will not lead to registration as a teacher in Queensland schools.

Code Campus DurationCredit points

Start trimester

Admission requirements

Master of Education and Professional Studies in Research

5608 G/M 1F/2P 80 1/2

¡ Bachelor degree with at least Class IIB Honours in a related discipline, or ¡ Postgraduate qualification with a minimum GPA of 5 in a related discipline

You’ll be required to find a suitable supervisor and have your research project approved by your supervisor and the program convenor. If you need help finding a suitable supervisor, contact the appropriate school adviser. The school adviser will assess and recommend applications for admission into the degree, approve plans for courses of study, and act as your contact for concerns and issues that arise. The program convenor will have final approval for admissions into the program.

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How do I applyfor an undergraduatedegree?

Use this section to help you through the application process.

The following information relates to applying for university as a domestic student. This includes:

¡ Australian citizens

¡ Australian Permanent Residents (holders of all categories of permanent resident visas, including Humanitarian Visas)

¡ New Zealand citizens.

If you’re an overseas student completing Year 12 in Australia, you can apply, on a full-fee basis, through QTAC/UAC or directly to Griffith University. If you’re an international student applying from outside Australia with non-Australian qualifications, visit griffith.edu.au/international for information on how to apply.

1.Explore our comprehensive range of degrees using our degree and career finder website. You can search by degree, career or course and find out everything you need to know, from prerequisites and course options to fees and how to apply.

Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au

Talk to us

You can find out more about our degrees and meet the people who teach them at events such as Open Day and TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo). You can also talk to us at any time of the year to find out more about your options.

Open Day At Open Day, you’ll get a taste of student life and experience our campuses.

Visit us at Open Day on Sunday 24 July at our Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses.

Find out more at griffith.edu.au/openday

Select your degree

Future students teamContact us for advice about your study options and to find out more about studying at Griffith, including student support and scholarships.

¡ Phone: 1800 677 728 (toll free)

¡ Email: domesticenquiries@griffith.edu.au

¡ Search frequently asked questions: griffith.edu.au/ask‑us

Resources

A range of other resources can help you choose the right degree and right university for you.

Explore career opportunities for different industries at myfuture.edu.au

Learn more about student fees and tertiary options at studyassist.gov.au

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2. Check entry requirements

University applications made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or the University Admissions Centre (UAC, for New South Wales applicants), are assessed on two things:

1. Eligibility—subject prerequisites and any additional criteria set by the university

2. Merit—OP, ATAR (New South Wales students) or Rank

Eligibility

Subject prerequisites Prerequisites refer to achievements in particular Year 11 and Year 12 subjects. As well as prerequisites, some degrees have assumed knowledge or recommended study. If you haven’t studied these subjects, you may still get in to the degree, but you will find your study easier if you have some understanding of these subjects.

If you haven’t studied the prerequisite subjects for a degree, or if you have studied them but didn’t pass, you may be able to complete a bridging or preparatory course. You can also look for other degrees that provide a pathway to your chosen degree.

Additional criteria

Graduate entry degreesSome Griffith degrees are designed for people who have already studied at university before. These are referred to as ‘graduate entry’ degrees, which often means that you need to hold a bachelor degree to be eligible. For more detail, refer to the entry requirements for specific degrees on degrees.griffith.edu.au

English language proficiencyIf you’re an international applicant, or if your previous study was undertaken in a language other than English, you will need to demonstrate that you can speak, write, read and comprehend English. The English language requirements vary between different degrees. Search degrees.griffith.edu.au for information on your chosen degree.

Merit

Cut-offsQTAC and UAC make offers to eligible applicants in order of OP, ATAR or Rank. Offers are made to students with the highest results first and the place where they stop is called the ‘cut-off’.

Cut-offs are an indication of the demand for a degree, and don’t necessarily reflect its quality or level of difficulty. They’re set each year, and can change from year to year. The previous year’s cut-offs can be used as a guide only. Indicative cut-offs aren't available for new degrees.

Applicants over 18

If you are 18 or older, you’re considered a mature age student. If you don’t qualify for admission based on your Year 12 results, you can apply based on work and other professional qualifications and experience. We recognise the knowledge and skills gained through bridging and preparatory studies, professional and paraprofessional qualifications, vocational experience, and Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) results. Please note, STAT is not for current school leavers. See the QTAC website for more details.

QTAC and UAC assess your knowledge and skills gained through professional qualifications, bridging programs, work experience or other pathways. Make sure you include them on your QTAC or UAC application.

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3.There are many ways to increase your chance of gaining a place in your preferred Griffith degree. These methods of upgrading into your desired degree are known as pathways.

A smart pathway will provide the necessary foundation for your future studies. You could even complete your desired degree faster by gaining credit through your pathway studies.

Visit griffith.edu.au/pathways for more information on Griffith’s wide range of pathway programs.

Alternative entry

Griffith CollegeIf you haven’t achieved the OP or Rank you were expecting, missed out on the degree of your choice, or are looking for alternative ways to get into university, you might consider completing a diploma at Griffith College. Located at the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt campuses, Griffith College offers diplomas that include courses of a comparable nature to some of our bachelor degrees. After successfully completing a Griffith College diploma, you’re guaranteed direct entry into a range of related Griffith bachelor degrees with up to a full year’s credit. Conditions apply for some degrees.

Griffith College also offers the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation —see details in following column.

Visit griffith.edu.au/college to find out more.

Investigate alternativeand bonus entry options

Tertiary Preparation The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation is delivered by Griffith College. TAFE and various other private providers offer the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation. These certificates are independent of the high school system. You’ll be trained in the knowledge and skills needed for successful university study and be able to acquire prerequisites for specific Griffith University degrees. Griffith College and TAFE graduates are eligible to apply for direct entry to many Griffith College diplomas and Griffith University degrees. To find out more, email tafe‑credit@griffith.edu.au

TAFE admission scheme When you graduate with an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma from an Australian TAFE Institute, you’ll be given special admission ranks through our TAFE Admission Scheme. You’ll receive guaranteed direct entry for many of our degrees. Exclusions apply and are listed at griffith.edu.au/pathways

Visit the website or email tafe‑credit@griffith.edu.au to find out more. You may also be eligible for a credit transfer if you are completing a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at an Australian TAFE Institute.

Find out more at griffith.edu.au/credit

Continuing education certificate programs If you don’t achieve the OP or Rank that you need to study your choice of undergraduate degree, but meet subject prerequisites, you might consider completing one of our non-award certificate programs. These programs provide an alternative pathway into university and are suitable for people just out of school, as well as those who left school some time ago. You’ll study the same courses as our undergraduate degree students part-time, usually for one year, to experience the university environment.

Once you’ve successfully completed your certificate, you’ll receive a special boosted Rank that can be used for entry into a Griffith degree, and where relevant, receive full credit for your certificate studies towards your degree.

For information on the full range of certificate programs and details on application procedures, visit griffith.edu.au/certificate‑programs or phone 1800 677 728.

GUESTS The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) program offers motivated senior high school students the opportunity to study a course (subject) at Griffith while still at school. Students that successfully complete their Griffith course may be eligible to apply for guaranteed entry into a related degree program. Some degree programs are exempt and/or have additional eligibility criteria. Visit griffith.edu.au/guestsprogram for more information.

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Bonus entry options

We offer a range of schemes that give you the opportunity to boost your entry score and improve your chances of getting in to your chosen degree.

You don’t need to apply for bonuses—you just need to complete your QTAC or UAC application and they will be applied automatically.

The maximum bonus points that a student can receive under all schemes is capped at 10.

Subject prerequisites and additional entry requirements still apply, such as auditions, and there are some degrees not eligible for bonuses. Refer to degrees.griffith.edu.au for details on specific degrees, or go to griffith.edu.au/bonus-entry

Note. This option is not available in the School of Education and Professional Studies.

Year 12 subject bonusesWe award bonus ranks for subjects and studies that you complete in high school that require a high level of skill and knowledge. As a current Year 12 student, you can receive two bonus ranks (up to a maximum of six under this scheme) for passing the following subject (or equivalent interstate subjects):

¡ Accounting

¡ Ancient History

¡ Business Communication and Technologies

¡ Business Organisation Management

¡ Business Management

¡ Business Studies

¡ Biology

¡ Chemistry

¡ Economics

¡ Engineering Technology

¡ Film, Television and New Media

¡ Geography

¡ Health Education

¡ Information Processing and Technology

¡ Information Technology Systems

¡ Languages other than English (LOTE)

¡ Legal Studies

¡ Maths C

¡ Marine Science

¡ Modern History

¡ Physics

¡ GUESTS or other similar programs#

# Griffith runs a number of programs on-campus, online or at school which are deemed to be the equivalent of GUESTS (see page 20). These include programs such as Griffith Biology, Griffith Eng, Griffith Health and Griffith Exercise and Sports Science.

Note. The Bachelor of Medical Science and the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science are excluded from this scheme.

OP 1–6 GuaranteeIf you are awarded an OP 1–6, Rank 89+, ATAR 88.80+, or International Baccalaureate Diploma Score 33+, you’re eligible for the Griffith OP 1–6 Guarantee, which gives you guaranteed entry into most of our undergraduate degrees. You can be confident that you’re in as soon as you have received an OP 1–6, Rank 89+ or ATAR 88.80+.

If you’re a mature age applicant, you’ll be provided an admission Rank based upon your previous study, work experience and/or alternative entry options. If you are awarded a Rank of 89+, you’ll qualify for the Griffith OP 1–6 Guarantee.

This scheme is known as ‘The Griffith High Achiever Guarantee’ in UAC.

Bonus entry for Gold Coast and Logan locals If you live in Gold Coast City, Logan City, Ipswich City, the Scenic Rim, Redland City, Tweed Shire, Ballina and Casino region (defined by postcode) and have not studied at university before, you’ll be given a bonus of one OP band or two Ranks when you apply for degrees at the Gold Coast and Logan campuses.

The Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science, Bachelor of Popular Music and all distance and online programs are excluded from this scheme.

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4.You can list up to six preferences on your QTAC or nine preferences on your UAC application. You’ll receive an offer for the highest preference you’re eligible for.

Here’s a guide on how to order your preferences:

Prepare your application

Things to remember when selecting your preferences

¡ Nominating a degree for all six preferences using the guide above gives you the best chance of being offered a place at university.

¡ You’ll have the opportunity to change your preferences for the main offer round after results are released in December.

¡ If you’re applying for a double degree, it’s a good idea to list the two component single degrees as a preference as well—these may be easier to gain entry to. You may have the chance to upgrade to a double degree from a single degree after a year of study.

1st and 2ndIdeal degrees—these are the degrees you really want to study, even if you’re not sure you’ll meet the entry requirements.

3rd and 4th

Realistic degrees—these are the degrees that you have a good chance of gaining entry to. These degrees could also provide another pathway into your chosen career, and they might offer the opportunity to upgrade your entry score so you can change degrees after a year of study.

5th and 6th

‘Foot‑in‑the‑door’ degrees—these are the degrees that you are prepared to study if you miss out on your other preference. These should be degrees that are easier to gain entry to and offer a chance to upgrade, or offer a pathway to another degree.

5. Lodge your applicationby the on-time due date

6. Lodge any additional applications

As well as your QTAC or UAC application, you may have other applications to submit, such as for scholarships or accommodation.

Scholarships

With over 400 scholarships on offer, we can help make study at university easier. Academic excellence, equity, accommodation and sports scholarships are available. Visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships to find out what you’re eligible for and apply.

Student accommodation

If you’re thinking of living on campus, submit your application as soon as possible. Accommodation offers are based on distance from the university and time of application. Successful applicants will be notified after QTAC offers. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/accommodation

Apply to QTAC or UAC by 30 September to meet the on-time deadline. Applications will be accepted after this date, but you will need to pay a late fee.

Apply online at:

¡ QTAC: qtac.edu.au

¡ UAC: uac.edu.au

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7.Most domestic students who are studying undergraduate degrees are recognised as Commonwealth supported students. This means you pay a student contribution each trimester and the majority of the cost of your education is met by the Australian Government.

How much will I pay?

The amount you are required to pay for your student contributions depends largely on your field of study. The Australian Government groups different areas of study into ‘Bands’, and sets a maximum amount higher education providers (such as Griffith University) can charge you for a full-time study load. At Griffith, full-time study for most degrees means eight courses per year. Your student contribution cannot exceed the maximum rate set by the Government, and most universities and other providers charge the maximum rate.

Student contribution bands in 2016

Find out about study costsand financial assistance

Student Contribution Band

Disciplines in each band

Student contribution amount (per full‑time study load)

Band 1Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, nursing

$0 – $6,256

Band 2Mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture

$0 – $8,917

Band 3Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science

$0 – $10,440

Visit studyassist.gov.au for more information on student contribution bands.

Deferring your study costs with HECS-HELPHECS-HELP (the Higher Education Contribution Scheme-Higher Education Loan Program) is a government loan that, depending on your citizenship or residency status, allows you to defer the costs of your study and pay your student contribution when you are earning more money. You repay your HECS-HELP debt through the tax system. This means that other than study materials such as textbooks, you will have no up-front costs for your degree.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships for students from different backgrounds at different stages of their university career. Visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships to find out what you’re eligible for.

Financial assistance

Once you are at university, our welfare and student liaison officers can help you plan budgets, apply for loans and equity schemes (if you qualify), and explore other financial options, such as Centrelink payments. Visit griffith.edu.au/welfare for more information.

8.QTAC and UAC offers for study in Trimester 1 2017 will be released in mid-January. We recommend accepting your offer and enrolling as soon as possible to secure your place. You can then select your classes and create a timetable.

Credit for prior learning

Upon being accepted into Griffith University, you can apply for credit for prior learning, which can reduce the time it will take to complete your degree. You may be granted credit on the basis of prior formal, non-formal or informal learning if you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes of the Griffith course or degree. Visit griffith.edu.au/credit to find out more.

Accept your offer and enrol

Deferment

We offer deferment for most of our degrees. This allows you to delay the start of your studies for one year, while still securing your offer. Deferment is not available for degrees that involve specific selection criteria—such as music and oral health (dentistry). If you are unable to take up your place in one of these degrees, you must reapply in the following year.

You can request to defer after you receive an offer. For QTAC, you can select the deferment option when you respond to your QTAC offer.

For UAC, you can email deferred@griffith.edu.au to request deferment. For both QTAC and UAC, approval of deferment is automatic for approved degrees and will be confirmed by the University.

Internal transfer

Once you have been admitted to Griffith you have the option to apply for an internal transfer to another degree, providing you meet the entry requirements for the degree you wish to transfer to. Application is made directly to Griffith—you don’t need to reapply through QTAC or UAC. We also offer mid-year transfers to degrees that have a Trimester 2 intake. Exceptions apply.

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How do I apply for apostgraduate degree?

Use this section to help you through the application process.

The following information relates to applying for university as a domestic student. This includes:

¡ Australian citizens

¡ Australian Permanent Residents (holders of all categories of permanent resident visas, including Humanitarian Visas)

¡ New Zealand citizens.

If you’re an international applicant, you can apply for postgraduate coursework degrees through Griffith International. A guide is available specifically for prospective international students. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/international

Coursework degrees

If you are considered a domestic student applying for a coursework degree, you can apply directly to Griffith via our website.

1. Find your degreeon our website

2. Check admissionrequirements

3. Submit yourapplication online

Search degrees.griffith.edu.au to find your chosen degree.

Check the detailed admission requirements for your chosen degree on degrees.griffith.edu.au

Make sure to check what supporting documents you need to provide to in your application.

Contact us

You can contact the program director, as listed on the entry for your degree on degrees.griffith.edu.au, or our study advisers on 1800 677 728, for help with your application and clarification of admission requirements.

You can apply for multiple degrees at the same time via degrees.griffith.edu.au

Closing dates for applications vary between degrees, so make sure you check the details for your chosen degree.

The online application form will prompt you to provide specific items required and contain a checklist of supporting documents you’ll need to submit. You will receive emails during the process prompting you to complete your application and you’ll be able to track its progress.

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4. Apply for creditfor prior learning

5. Search ourscholarships

6. Accept your offerand enrol

Higher degrees by research

You can apply for a higher degree by research directly to Griffith via our website. Visit griffith.edu.au/research‑study#apply to apply online.

Before you apply, we suggest you develop your research proposal and find a supervisor with the expertise that fits your project. You’re advised to make contact with a Griffith supervisor before you submit your application so that you can establish availability of supervision and discuss your research topic or interests. Visit experts.griffith.edu.au to find a potential supervisor in your chosen discipline or field of research. You can browse by research area, researcher, or publications.

We also recommend that you check your scholarship eligibility before you apply. A range of research scholarships is offered in our two annual scholarship rounds. For details on research scholarships available, application round dates, and how to apply, visit griffith.edu.au/ research‑study#scholarship

You can apply for credit based on prior formal, informal and non-formal learning that can be assessed as achieving the learning outcomes of one or more courses (subjects) in a Griffith degree. Applications for credit may be lodged at any time; however, it is far

better to have your credit determined before you start study as it may impact on which courses you enrol in.

To find out more, visit griffith.edu.au/credit or email credit@griffith.edu.au

We offer scholarships for high academic achievers, those experiencing financial disadvantage and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships to see if you’re eligible for a scholarship and to apply.

Once your application has been assessed, you’ll be notified of the outcome by email. You’ll receive advice on how to enrol in your offer email.

We recommend enrolling as soon as possible so you can select your classes and create a timetable.

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Our scholarships, which are some of the most rewarding and supportive in Australia, make studying at university easier.

Scholarships

Each year Griffith University and its partners provide more than $40 million in direct financial support to help new and continuing students successfully complete their degrees.

Over 400 scholarships are available, and they can cover tuition fees, education and related travel costs, and living expenses. We offer academic scholarships (based largely on grades), equity scholarships (that consider your background and financial position) and sport scholarships (for high-level athletes).

We also offer some scholarships specifically to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. New Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) scholarships will also be available in 2017 and 2018. See page 4 for more information about our GC2018 partnership.

Whether you’re new in 2017, returning after a break, or continuing your studies, there may be a scholarship that’s right for you. Our website has an easy search tool that will help match you to the right scholarship.

Education student and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship recipient Olivia Hodkinson says winning the scholarship has taken the financial pressure away from her study. ‘Being part of the Griffith Honours College is awesome as you get to participate in a variety of activities and events which also help with your study experience. I want to teach to help and inspire others and give my students an opportunity to learn and grow,’ she said.

Olivia Hodkinson – Bachelor of Education

You can apply for and receive more than one scholarship. To apply online, and for more details about scholarships, visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships or email scholarships@griffith.edu.au

Make sure you check the closing dates carefully, as these vary between scholarships. Most scholarship applications open mid-July.

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Enrich and diversify your degree with an international learning experience.

Globalopportunities

Study overseas

With Griffith’s Global Mobility program, you can absorb and encounter a different life and culture in a new learning environment.

As a Griffith student, you’ll have a unique opportunity to enhance your undergraduate degree through an overseas experience that is fully structured and supported by our dedicated Global Mobility Team.

You can spend from one week to one year overseas with opportunities such as student exchanges, global internships, short courses, placements, research practicums, volunteering, international conferences and workshops.

With over 250 partners in 48 countries, the hardest part is deciding where to go. Most Global Mobility programs can be credited towards your degree.

Scholarships, government grants and loans are also available to help you finance your travel.

More information

Find out if you’re eligible, how to apply, where you can go and what financial assistance is available at griffith.edu.au/go‑global or email goglobal@griffith.edu.au

Secondary education student Daniel Robertson packed a lot into his first two years of study with a semester exchange to Canada and a three-week cultural exchange to South Korea. ‘Doing an exchange was the best thing I did during my degree! I now have good friends from around the world and a huge array of wonderful experiences that put me in good stead for future opportunities,’ he said.

Daniel Robertson – Bachelor of Education

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If you’re a high achieving student, the Griffith Honours College can help you reach your full potential.

Griffith HonoursCollege

Am I eligible?

Applications to the Griffith Honours College are open to school leavers and non-school leavers who are undertaking their first undergraduate degree. International students meeting the criteria can also apply.

To be eligible you must:

¡ have Griffith University as a preference on your QTAC or UAC application and

¡ have a score of OP 1–3 or ATAR 99.95–96.00. If you have exceptional personal achievement and expect an OP of 4–6 or ATAR 95.50–90.00 you are also encouraged to apply.

How do I apply?

To apply to the Griffith Honours College, you need to complete the combined Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship, Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship application. Successful applicants for the Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships are automatically given membership to the Griffith Honours College.

Applications open Friday 15 July 2016.

You can apply online at griffith.edu.au/honours‑college or email honourscollege@griffith.edu.au to request a form.

You’ll have opportunities to enrich your university study with mentoring, international experiences, leadership roles and community engagement activities.

The Griffith Honours College produces highly sought-after graduates with the specialist knowledge and broad management skills needed to become chief executive officers, researchers, educators, creators and community leaders.

As a Griffith Honours College student, you will:

¡ take part in regular one-on-one sessions with a mentor who’ll guide you through university and help you achieve your career goals

¡ gain a global perspective by studying and participating in events or working overseas for a few weeks, months or a year

¡ lead and support local, national and international community events

¡ be recognised as a high achieving student in the Griffith community.

Griffith Honours College student and education graduate Alice Berents travelled to Cambodia, where she worked as an assistant teacher, and to Canada on a student exchange. ‘The Griffith Honours College provided me with wonderful opportunities and the numerous experiences I had through them both locally and internationally made my time at Griffith truly amazing,’ she said.

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Griffith SportsCollege

The Griffith Sports College (GSC) helps athletes to graduate by working with them closely throughout their university life. GSC director and Olympic rower Duncan Free knows what it's like to study and compete at the highest level, and lends a wealth of personal and professional experience to student athletes. While completing his Bachelor of Health Science at Griffith, Duncan won an Olympic Bronze Medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. In 2008, at his fourth Olympics, Duncan won a Gold Medal with partner Drew Ginn in the coxless pair. Continuing his passion to support athletes, Duncan was a mentor at the 2012 London Olympics.

We understand the demands that sport has on elite athletes’ lives. The Griffith Sports College is a support network for elite athletes, helping them pursue sporting careers alongside their university education.

The GSC enables student athletes to continue playing sport at optimum levels while they’re studying. It provides them with advice and guidance on academic planning and helps them negotiate flexibility with assessment, classes and study loads to meet academic requirements.

In 2015, over 350 student athletes, across more than 40 sports, received valuable assistance from the GSC.

The GSC was also extremely proud to assist over 60 students in representing Australia in their chosen sport during 2015.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible to apply for the GSC, you will need to be recognised as an elite athlete* by Griffith University and one of the following:

¡ the Australian Institute of Sport

¡ a state academy or institute

¡ a recognised player association

¡ a national senior squad member from the Australian Sports Commission Athlete Career and Education program.

* the term ‘elite athlete’ includes athletes and coaches.

How do I apply?

To apply, go to griffith.edu.au/griffith‑sports‑college and complete an Elite Athlete Scheme Undergraduate Admission Program form.

‘There are many elements that make a successful athlete, one of them is a balanced life. For me that includes my studies at Griffith, and the Griffith Sports College assists me by providing flexibility around my hectic swimming schedule.’

Cameron McEvoy – Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours

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Griffith College

A pathway to Griffith University.

Griffith College offers one-year diplomas that provide an alternative pathway to Griffith University if you don’t get in to your chosen degree. After completing your diploma, you’ll be eligible for entry to second year of a Griffith bachelor degree, so you’ll lose no time in graduating.

Griffith College courses are equivalent to university-level study, and are delivered in a supportive and specialised learning environment to better prepare you for success in your bachelor degree. And because Griffith College is situated on-campus at the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt, you’ll have full access to university facilities and become part of the Griffith community from day one.

For Griffith College fee information, entry requirements and credit information, visit griffith.edu.au/college

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Griffith College also offers the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation, a bridging program for students who didn’t finish senior studies in high school. You’ll be trained in the knowledge and skills needed for successful university study and be able to acquire prerequisites for specific Griffith University degrees. Griffith College Tertiary Preparation graduates are eligible to apply for direct entry to many Griffith College diplomas and Griffith University degrees.

‘I had heard from friends that Griffith College was a great introduction to university life and my experiences have certainly lived up to expectations. The smaller class sizes are more personalised and it is a great environment to learn in. I have had fantastic relationships and support from both my teachers and peers at the College and these people have all helped me achieve my goals and full potential.’

Chelsea Sherrard‑Smith – Diploma of Health Care

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Support to helpyou succeed

Whether you’ve just finished school or finished a while ago, starting university can seem daunting. We offer a wide range of support services to help you feel confident and succeed in your degree.

Orientation

Starting university is exciting, but it can also feel just a little daunting at first. To help you get settled and enjoy success at university, we hold Orientation Week, or O-Week, the week before each trimester starts. You’ll find out more about your chosen degree, meet other students, get familiar with our campuses, have the chance to sign up for clubs and societies and find out what Griffith has to offer. As well as practical tours and information sessions, Orientation Week includes fun activities and social events, plus live music, food stalls and giveaways. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/orientation

Learning support services

At each campus library, you can attend a range of free workshops, access self-help resources and book individual consultations to develop your academic, computing and library research skills. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/library/workshops‑training

Personal support services

Our personal support services will help you manage your life while you’re at university. Our services include job search and career development, counselling, health services and welfare support.

Go to griffith.edu.au/student‑services to find out more.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students The GUMURRII Student Support Unit (SSU) is the heart of Griffith’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and is located on each of Griffith’s five campuses. GUMURRII SSU complements university life by offering a safe and culturally appropriate learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at Griffith. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff assist students from recruitment to orientation, and provide support through to graduation and postgraduate studies. Services offered by the unit include the Direct Entry Scheme, the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) and the Hands Up! Tertiary Preparation Program.

Find out more at griffith.edu.au/gumurrii‑student‑support‑unit

Students with disabilities We provide disability services on all campuses. These services, coordinated through our Student Services office, enable students with disabilities to access and participate in our learning environment.

Future students should contact the Disabilities Service:

Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 7470

Email: disability@griffith.edu.au

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can contact the Disabilities Service Officer directly on:

Phone: 0419 713 271

Email: deafstudentsupportprogram@griffith.edu.au

Finding a place to liveGriffith Accommodation and a range of private providers offer on-campus accommodation at our Gold Coast, Nathan, Mt Gravatt and Logan campuses. Living on campus is a convenient option for many students and provides the opportunity to join a diverse international community, access university facilities and academic support and make lifelong friends.

We can also provide information on how to find off-campus accommodation, what to look for when inspecting properties, how to apply for accommodation once you have found the right place and help you connect with potential flatmates if you’re looking to share accommodation. Campus Life (in Brisbane and Logan) and the Student Guild (at the Gold Coast) can also provide you with up-to-date listings of accommodation ranging from rooms in share houses to beach front apartments, with information on transport and costs.

For more information visit griffith.edu.au/accommodation

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What’s next?

Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC): qtac.edu.au

or

Universities Admissions Centre (UAC: New South Wales-based admissions system): uac.edu.au

Note. Only applicants for Gold Coast degrees can apply through UAC.

Contact us

For advice and information, visit griffith.edu.au/ask‑us

or

Phone 1800 677 728 to speak to staff at our Future Students Contact Centre

Still need more information?

Search our degree and career finderFind out more about our degrees by searching the degree and career finder. Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au

Get a more detailed study guide Look at our other detailed study guides to find out more about another area that interests you.

Our other guides focus on:

¡ business and government

¡ criminology and law

¡ engineering and information technology

¡ environment, planning and architecture

¡ health

¡ humanities, languages and social science

¡ music (Queensland Conservatorium)

¡ science and aviation

¡ visual and creative arts (Queensland College of Art | Griffith Film School).

Visit our future students website Our future students site has information about applying to study with us and guides to university life. You can also register to receive email updates about our degrees, events and key dates. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/futurestudents

Talk to us at Open Day Sunday 24 July, Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses.

griffith.edu.au/openday

Connect with us online Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates on events and key dates. You’ll also find news and information about our campuses, our teaching and research, and our students, staff and graduates.

facebook.com/griffithuniversity

instagram/griffithuniversity

twitter.com/griffith_uni

youtube.com/griffithuniversity

Decided what you want to study?

Apply online by 30 September

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Campuses

Gold CoastThe Gold Coast, our largest campus, offers degrees in almost all disciplines. Centrally located in Southport, it boasts a range of new, state-of-the-art facilities. This comprehensive campus is widely renowned for excellence in health research and education.

Our network of thriving campuses spans three cities in South East Queensland, with the Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank campuses in Brisbane, and campuses at the Gold Coast and Logan. Each of our campuses has distinct areas of expertise and is deeply engaged with its local community.

NathanNathan, our foundation campus, is situated in tranquil, native bushland on the edge of Toohey Forest. It offers degrees in business and government, engineering and information technology, environment, humanities and languages, law, and science and aviation.

LoganLogan, our community-focused campus, is renowned as a national showcase of social inclusion in higher education through innovative partnerships, industry engagement and degree pathways, with a strong focus on community health, education and business.

South BankLocated in Brisbane’s cultural heart, the South Bank campus is renowned for excellence in the creative and performing arts. The campus encompasses the Queensland College of Art, Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith Film School and Griffith Graduate Centre.

Mt Gravatt Adjacent to Nathan campus with panoramic views to Brisbane, our Mt Gravatt campus is our social sciences and humanities hub. The campus is the base for research into critical social issues, including education and suicide prevention.

See you at Open Day!

Sunday 24 July 20169 am – 2 pmGold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses griffith.edu.au/openday

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Key dates

Applications

QTAC applications for 2017 admissions open 2 August 2016

UAC applications for 2017 admissions open 3 August 2016

Scholarship applications open (closing dates vary) mid-July 2016

QTAC and UAC on time applications due 30 September 2016

Events

TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) 16 – 17 July 2016

Griffith University Open Day 24 July 2016

Visit griffith.edu.au/futurestudents for information about events, including ones for specific degrees held on-campus throughout the year, and more details about application dates.

2017 Griffith University trimester dates

Trimester 1 (T1) 27 February – 26 May 2017

Trimester 2 (T2) 3 July – 22 September 2017

Trimester 3 (T3) 30 October 2017 – 2 February 2018

Visit griffith.edu.au/academiccalendar for detailed academic calendars.