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Why choose Griffith? We’re known for delivering an outstanding student experience, our high-quality degrees, welcoming environment, and flexible study options. Students come first Skills and knowledge that An exceptional community Griffith students are supported, from help employers want At Griffith, your teenager will join a with scholarships, career advice and study community of like-minded students. Once Innovative degrees skills, to employment opportunities through they graduate, their Griffith degree will Our future-focused degrees are designed to our Unitemps service. The Good Universities be their passport to a global network of prepare your teenager for new opportunities Guide awarded us five-star ratings for overall contacts. They will be a valued member of in a fast-changing world. We’ve introduced university experience, staff qualification, an alumni community of more than 200,000 Australia’s first degrees in a wide range of teaching quality and skills development. graduates who span the globe. Working in important areas, including: Asian studies, every field, they range from groundbreaking environmental science, forensic science, Ranked in the top aviation, Australian Indigenous arts and medical researchers to gold medal-winning athletes, from professional musicians to 2% worldwide dental technology. company executives. Griffith ranks among the world’s best universities. We’re consistently ranked Work opportunities and industry placements Generous in the top 300 of the largest and most credible world university rankings—placing Griffith students put what they learn in the scholarship program us in the top two per cent worldwide.* classroom into practice, with the opportunity Our scholarships are a great way to help fund for industry experience included in many your teenager’s study. Scholarships provide of our degrees. Depending on what your Australia’s top teachers direct financial support to make university teenager studies, they could learn through more affordable by covering tuition fees, Your teenager will learn from some of the work placements, overseas field trips or education and living expenses, helping best teachers in the country. In the last industry projects for real clients. students successfully complete their degree. five years, our teachers have won more You might be surprised at how easy it is Australian Government awards, citations and fellowships than any other university, Flexibility and control to qualify. Your teenager could be eligible for different scholarships based on their including the 2018 Australian University Griffith is known for its flexibility. Depending background, chosen study area, hardships Teacher of the Year award.† on their degree, your teenager will have they’ve experienced, or their achievements. the choice to study in person at one of our They can submit just one application to apply campuses, online through our Digital campus, for multiple scholarships. Our website has or a combination of both, either part-time or a filter that will help match your teenager full-time over two or three trimesters. to the right scholarship. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/scholarships Trimesters Your teenager can study across three 12-week trimesters each year. Depending on their degree, they can pace their study or fast-track and graduate earlier. We have degrees starting in February, July or October. Study online Our online study options mean your teenager can study, learn and connect when it suits them. Around 40% of our students study at least one course (subject) online. * Based on the International Association of Universities – World Higher Education Database, listing more than 18,500 institutions of higher education. Current as at May 2019. † Based on Learning and Teaching results from the Department of Education and Training. Cover. Chelsea Mclachlan, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Digital Media, 1 | Griffith University and her father Jason Mclachlan
‘We had extensive conversation exploring different options about degrees and universities and Griffith offered the program he wanted.’ For Marta Garcia de Blakeley, the mother Now in his second year Peter, says he’s of 18-year-old Bachelor of Science student enjoying the study. ‘The quality of lecturing Peter, the decision for him to study at is very high. They expect a lot from us Griffith was almost a foregone conclusion. but that’s what helps to make you better ‘Peter could have chosen from several a student.’ universities, but we have a long affiliation Peter Blakely with Griffith as I’m a student myself, so we Bachelor of Science and his were happy with this choice,’ she says. mother, Marta Garcia de Blakely Marta completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and is completing a combined Masters/PhD in clinical psychology. ‘We had extensive conversation exploring different options about degrees and universities and Griffith offered the program he wanted. Peter decided to study medicine when he was in grade 10 and we support his choice of undergraduate degree in preparation for medicine.’ Parents and families guide | 2
Unique opportunities At Griffith, students gain the academic knowledge you’d expect from a world-class university, as well as the skills and confidence that employers want, giving them an edge in the job market. Mentoring Go global Griffith Sports College Griffith’s Industry Mentoring Program Through our Global Mobility program, we Griffith has one of the highest numbers of supports your teenager’s career development offer a variety of global learning experiences elite athlete students in the country. Through by providing opportunities for them to learn to diversify your teenager’s degree and the Griffith Sports College, we provide from and connect with leaders in industry, enhance their graduate outcomes. They may dedicated assistance for more than 550 government and the community. Depending have the opportunity to spend as little as student athletes, helping them successfully on their study area, they might be paired one week, or as long as one year, living and balance the high demands of elite sport with a mentor who can give them insights breathing a whole new global experience. and university life. As part of the AIS Elite into a job, company or industry. They will help Find out more at griffith.edu.au/go-global Athlete Friendly University network, we your teenager gain a deeper understanding work one-on-one with students and directly of their study area and connect them Griffith Honours College with teaching staff to provide a supportive to a world of opportunity. For more environment for athletes. Find out more at If your teenager is a high-achieving student, information visit griffith.edu.au/careers griffith.edu.au/griffith-sports-college the Griffith Honours College can help them reach their full potential. They’ll have Unitemps opportunities to enrich their university study Unitemps is Griffith’s own recruitment agency with mentoring, international experiences, providing work opportunities that fit with leadership roles, research opportunities your teenager’s studies. Griffith students can and community engagement activities. register with Unitemps to access a broad range The Griffith Honours College produces of general and degree-related vacancies. highly sought-after graduates with the These can help your teenager support specialist knowledge and broad management themself through their degree and gain skills needed to become business leaders, valuable skills to improve their employability researchers, educators, creators and before and after they graduate. Unitemps community leaders. Find out more recruits for casual, part-time, project and at griffith.edu.au/honourscollege full-time graduate positions. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/unitemps ‘Griffith Honours College provided me with great Oliver Dupen made the most of every new experience afforded to him through Griffith contacts and a high level Honours College. The Bachelor of Nursing of professional mentoring.’ graduate has enjoyed a range of career affirming opportunities during his studies, including a two-week internship with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. ‘To have the opportunity to work with the Service was wonderful and would not have been possible without the support of the Honours College which provided me with great contacts and a high level of professional mentoring,‘ Oliver said. The program includes community service, leadership camps and professional development seminars. Oliver Dupen Bachelor of Nursing 3 | Griffith University
Student services and support We offer a wide range of support services across all our campuses to help your teenager feel confident and succeed in their studies. Focus on safety Learning support services Aboriginal and Torres At Griffith we place a high importance Our libraries offer free workshops, self-help Strait Islander students on student safety. Security services are resources and personal consultations to help The GUMURRII Student Support Unit (SSU) available 24-hours on all campuses, with your teenager develop their academic, digital is a dedicated support unit for Aboriginal students equipped with a free call number. and library research skills. They’ll also have and Torres Strait Islander students. Our staff Our Campus Support Team also offers access to Peer Assisted Study Sessions, peer assist students with recruitment, orientation a Security Escort Service for students mentoring and tutoring. Find out more at and graduation, and provide undergraduate studying at night to be safely transported griffith.edu.au/library/study support, including tutorial assistance. around campus. Servicing each of Griffith’s campuses, Personal support services with officers who also assist online students Student accommodation When your teenager needs it, our personal studying through the Digital campus, Griffith’s on-campus student accommodation support services are here to help. Our GUMURRII SSU offers a safe and culturally provides facilities to create a smooth services and programs include counselling, appropriate learning environment. transition to uni life for your teenager. job search and career development, health Find out more at griffith.edu.au/ Accommodation is available at the Gold Coast, services, transition and support services for gumurrii-student-support-unit Nathan, Mt Gravatt and Logan campuses. students from educationally disadvantaged We can also provide information on how to backgrounds, specialised support for find off-campus accommodation. Find out students with disabilities, chaplaincy, more at griffith.edu.au/accommodation and personal development programs. Your teenager can access our services Orientation and programs in person, by phone or online. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/ To help your teenager get settled, we student-services hold Orientation Week, or O-Week, the week before each trimester starts. They’ll meet other students, get familiar with our Financial assistance campuses, and have the chance to sign up for Our welfare and student liaison officers clubs and societies. As well as practical tours can help your teenager plan budgets, apply and information sessions, O-Week includes for loans and equity schemes (if eligible), fun activities and social events, plus live and explore other financial options, such music, food stalls and giveaways. For more as Centrelink payments. Find out more information visit griffith.edu.au/orientation at griffith.edu.au/welfare Parents and families guide | 4
Study at Griffith At Griffith, students learn in and out of the classroom. Depending on their degree, your teenager may learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops or laboratory classes. Degree structure Study options You can also register to receive email updates about our degrees, events and key dates. Here’s a general overview of how a typical Double degrees Sign up at griffith.edu.au/contact Griffith degree might be structured. Griffith double degrees allow your teenager to explore their passion and future-proof Get the latest news Foundation: 1st year their career. They can choose from a range Find news and information about our The first year of study is foundational. Your of double degrees in related fields to become degrees, campuses, teaching, research, teenager will explore the core skills and a specialist, or from different areas of students, staff and graduates. concepts related to their chosen study area. interest to multiply their options. • Explore our study areas and degrees: It’s also a great time for them to get to know griffith.edu.au/study the students they’ll be studying alongside Double majors • Search frequently asked questions: for most of their degree. They’ll learn in a Some degrees offer the option of choosing griffith.edu.au/ask-us collaborative atmosphere from students of two areas of specialisation, known as majors. all ages and backgrounds, making it a rich This is called a double major. Your teenager facebook.com/griffithuniversity learning environment. will still graduate with one degree, for linkedin.com/company/griffith-university example, a Bachelor of Business, but they twitter.com/griffith_uni Specialisation: 2nd year onwards have the knowledge and expertise from instagram/griffithuniversity From second year onwards, your teenager two majors, for example, Marketing and will focus on their chosen specialisation which Management. They can use a double major youtube.com/griffithuniversity at Griffith University is referred to as a major. to become a specialist by combining two #Griffithuni They’ll also get the chance to put what they similar areas or choose two different areas learn in lectures and tutorials into practice. and broaden their options. Other resources Depending on their degree, they might learn A range of other resources can help your through work placements, overseas field Online study teenager choose the right degree and right trips, industry projects for real clients, We are one of Australia’s leading providers university for them. or laboratory studies. of online education and a founding member • Explore career opportunities for of Open Universities Australia. Almost all different industries at myfuture.edu.au Capstone: Final year our degrees have some online components, • Learn more about student fees and (3rd or 4th year) offering students flexibility in their learning. tertiary options at studyassist.gov.au In their final year, they’ll continue to advance Depending on their degree, students may their knowledge and skills and undertake a be able to study online, on-campus, or a Find out more about the application process capstone course which consolidates their combination that suits their needs. and key dates at: learning and prepares them to transition • Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre into the workplace. Choosing a degree (QTAC): qtac.edu.au • University Admissions Centre Explore our degree and (UAC, for NSW students): uac.edu.au career finder • griffith.edu.au/apply-to-study You can help your teenager find a degree by encouraging them to search our degree and career finder to see what’s on offer at Griffith. Search by degree, career or course and find out everything from prerequisites and course options to fees and how to apply. Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au 5 | Griffith University
Deciding what to study It’s common for high school students to be unsure of what they want to study at university. Here are some questions that could help your teenager start thinking about what degree might suit them. What subjects do you like Do you have an ideal job in Get help choosing a career at school? mind, or are you thinking more of Future job clusters describe someone’s University study offers the opportunity to a general area you’d like to work in? natural interests and abilities and can help focus on an area of interest in more depth Some degrees can lead to a specific job your teenager to pre-think their future than high school allows. title—for example, teacher, doctor, architect career goals. Rather than being specific (this sometimes involves further training to to a career, they are transferable across a What interests do you have meet accreditation requirements). If your range of different jobs. They can use these clusters to help them work out what career outside of school? teenager doesn’t have a specific job for their future career in mind, they might find path they might take. Find out more at There are more options at university than at studying a more general degree, like arts, qtac.edu.au/atar-my-path/my-path school, giving your teenager the chance to pursue other interests they may have picked business or science, can be helpful, as they’ll up through sport, casual work, volunteering, get to learn about different areas before art, music—or other extracurricular activities. choosing a specialisation and be prepared for work in a wide range of industries. How do you like to work? If your teenager enjoys working in a group, they might want to consider a career where they can work with people, such as teaching or healthcare. Independent workers might find that working in areas such as business or law will suit them. Lots of jobs involve a bit of both. Right. Josh Tuning, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science student, and his mother Martina Barwu-Bush Don’t panic! It can be helpful to remind your teenager that if they change their mind, or if they don’t get into their first choice, there are usually options to change their degree after they’ve started at university. Parents and families guide | 6
Applying to Griffith The information in this guide relates to Ordering preferences applying for university as a domestic student. Your teenager can list up to six preferences on their QTAC or five preferences on their This includes: UAC application. They’ll receive an offer for the highest preference they’re eligible for. • Australian citizens Here’s a guide on how to order preferences: • Australian Permanent Residents (holders of all categories of permanent resident visas, including Humanitarian Visas) 1st and 2nd Desired degrees—These are the degrees that they really want to • New Zealand citizens. study, and have a reasonable chance of gaining entry to. How to apply 3rd and 4th Preferred degrees—These are degrees that they want to study and have a good chance of gaining entry to. Students can apply for most Griffith degrees through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions 5th and 6th Pathways—These are degrees or diplomas that will help them upgrade Centre (QTAC). Applicants for Gold Coast to one of their desired or other preferred degrees. degrees can apply through QTAC or the University Admissions Centre (UAC, for New South Wales applicants). Useful tips • QTAC: qtac.edu.au • Nominating a degree for all six preferences using the guide above gives your teenager • UAC: uac.edu.au the best chance of being offered a place at university. • If they are applying for a double degree, they should also list the two component single degrees as preferences because these are usually easier to gain entry to. They may have the chance to upgrade to the double degree after a year of study. • Your teenager can apply through UAC for degrees at the Gold Coast campus only. If they are applying for degrees at other campuses, they should apply through QTAC. Changing preferences After they have submitted their QTAC or UAC application, your teenager can change their preferences. This can help if they change their mind, or if they don’t get the OP, IB, ATAR or selection rank they were hoping for. Visit the QTAC or UAC websites for more information and important dates. 7 | Griffith University
Other applications Deferring—taking a gap year Griffith College Deferment allows your teenager to delay Griffith College offers diplomas that provide Your teenager may also have other the start of their studies while still securing an admission pathway to Griffith University applications to submit, such as scholarships their offer. Deferment is not available for if your teenager doesn’t get in to their chosen or accommodation. Online application forms all degrees and cannot exceed 12 months. degree. After completing the diploma, they and due dates can be found at: They can request to defer after they receive are eligible for entry to second year* of a • accommodation: an offer by selecting the deferment option Griffith bachelor degree, so they’ll lose no griffith.edu.au/accommodation when responding to their QTAC offer. For UAC, time in graduating. Griffith College programs • scholarships: they can email deferred@griffith.edu.au are equivalent to university-level study and griffith.edu.au/scholarships to request deferment. are delivered in a supportive and specialised learning environment to better prepare them Accepting an offer Admission pathways for success in their bachelor degree. and enrolling Our admission pathway options can help Year 12 students may receive an offer as your teenager improve their selection Bridging and enabling programs soon as results are released in December, We offer bridging courses if your teenager rank, upgrade to their preferred Griffith which can assist with organising has limited or no prior studies in a study undergraduate degree or satisfy subject accommodation, changing preferences area, has had a significant break from prerequisites. Find out more at or seeking other admission pathways. prior studies or simply wishes to have griffith.edu.au/pathways Most degrees will participate in the a refresher course in a particular field. December round. Offers to a small number These courses can bridge the gaps in their VET pathways of degrees are made only during the knowledge and help them meet subject Griffith recognises the skills and knowledge mid-January offer round. To check degrees prerequisites. Enabling programs can gained through Vocational Education and and their offer round dates, visit qtac.edu.au provide an admission pathway if they lack Training (VET) as a highly effective pathway or uac.edu.au. We recommend students the qualifications required for admission to university. While Griffith encourages high accept their offer and enrol as soon as to undergraduate study. school students to achieve an OP or ATAR, possible to secure their place. They can we will continue our policy of recognising then select classes and create a timetable. stand-alone VET qualifications completed at high school, private providers and TAFE. If your teenager has completed a Certificate III or IV and meet the English subject * Entry into second year is dependent on successfully completing the Griffith College program and meeting prerequisite, or a Diploma or Advanced admission requirements. In their second or third year of Diploma, they may be eligible for a place the degree, students must complete any first-year core in a selected number of Griffith degrees. courses for which credit transfer has not been granted. ‘From the outset Griffith was inclusive and As a mature-age student, Tiana Abbott (25) chose to study at Griffith because of the welcoming. My lecturers high level of support and opportunities it are very knowledgeable offered. ‘From the outset Griffith was inclusive and welcoming. My lecturers are and approachable.’ very knowledgeable and approachable,’ she says. Her mother Angela agrees. Tiana and I discussed going to university and as I had studied at Griffith a long time ago, was able to give her some advice. ‘We also attended a couple of Open Days which helped reinforce in our minds that Griffith was the best choice of universities.’ Tiana Abbott Bachelor of Psychology and her mother Angela Abbott Parents and families guide | 8
Frequently asked questions Visit griffith.edu.au/ask-us for more frequently asked questions, or phone 1800 677 728 to talk to our expert staff. How are Experience What if they change their Some degrees, in particular those offered applications assessed? mind after they’ve started at the Queensland Conservatorium, require University applications made through QTAC applicants to attend an audition. Education their degree? or UAC are assessed on eligibility and merit. degrees require applicants to submit a If your teenager changes their mind about Non-academic Requirements for Teacher what they want to study, or decides they Eligibility Education (NARTE) statement. You can don’t like their degree, they may be able Subject prerequisites find specific information about these to apply for an internal transfer to change All Griffith degrees have English as a subject requirements at degrees.griffith.edu.au to a different Griffith degree. prerequisite. This means that your teenager must achieve a minimum of four semesters of Sound Achievement across Years 11 and 12, What is an ATAR? How many hours do or equivalent. Maths, Physics, Chemistry and ATAR is the standard measure of overall they need to dedicate school achievement used by all other states Biology can be listed as ‘assumed knowledge’ to university study? which means it is not compulsory for them and territories. Queensland will also use the to have studied these subjects in high school ATAR for tertiary admissions from 2021. A standard full-time study load is four (or equivalent) to be eligible for an offer. It is a rank indicating a student’s position courses (subjects) for Trimesters 1 and However, it is highly recommended that they overall, relative to other students. The ATAR 2, with study in Trimester 3 optional for have undertaken these subjects or bridging is expressed on a 2000-point scale from some degrees. This means that for most courses, as it will improve their chances of 99.95 (highest) down to 0, in increments degrees, full-time students will complete success. ‘Recommended studies’ are not as of 0.05. ATARs below 30 will be reported eight courses per year. Part-time study is crucial as assumed knowledge and are listed as ‘30.00 or less’. Find out more at typically two courses for Trimesters 1 and 2, to encourage applicants to consider these qtac.edu.au/atar-my-path/atar or less than 75% of a standard full-time load. foundational content areas. Generally, students will have three hours of scheduled classes per course per week. What if they don’t get in This means that full-time students will spend Merit OP, IB, ATAR or selection rank to their preferred degree? around 10–15 hours in class each week. Eligible Year 12 students in Queensland There are a number of different pathways They will also be expected to commit receive an Overall Position (OP) based on to help your teenager improve their additional time to their studies outside of their performance in senior secondary school selection rank, upgrade to their preferred class to complete course-related activities subjects. Some high schools also offer the Griffith undergraduate degree or satisfy such as assignments and weekly readings. Diploma of the International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites. We partner with (IB) program. If you do not have OP or IB, Griffith College, TAFE Institutes and private How much does providers to offer admission pathways you can still receive a selection rank based university cost? on your secondary schooling. An Australian into a range of undergraduate degrees. Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the rank They can also upgrade their selection rank You can find indicative fees for specific assigned to eligible Year 12 students in by undertaking studies in an alternative degrees via our study website. other Australian states and territories. Griffith degree. See admission pathways Commonwealth Supported Places are on page 8 or find out more at available for eligible domestic students griffith.edu.au/pathways studying an undergraduate degree. This means they pay a student contribution for their degree with most of the cost covered by the Australian Government, through the HECS-HELP scheme. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/ students/enrolment-timetables-fees/ paying-your-fees 9 | Griffith University
Transitioning to university From learning about university life to realising potential opportunities and challenges, your understanding of your teenager’s experiences will help you give them important support. Support, encourage • e realistic—Understand the transition B • F ind balance—Students who can takes time and a wide range of factors balance their academic and personal and connect impact accomplishments at university. responsibilities and look after their health • ommunicate—Keep communication C and wellbeing tend to better manage lines open and discuss concerns with • tay involved—Ask questions and S demands of university and find it less your teenager and see how you can follow news about Griffith, while stressful. Encourage your teenager to best manage the transition together. respecting the boundaries that your look after themselves, stay positive, teenager sets their own experiences. • ncourage independence—You may E and remember they are not alone. not agree with every decision they • tart strong—Research shows students S make but try to support them to make experience an easier transition to Support for parents university and greater chance of success informed decisions. if they make a positive start. Encourage and families • ncourage responsibility—Be E your teenager to become familiar with We offer free seminars for family and supportive but not intrusive. Your the university environment by attending friends of new students to provide teenager needs to choose the degree events such as Open Day, to get to information on managing the transition and career they are interested in and know the campus and meet their future from school to university, supporting make decisions regarding their own life. teachers and peers. a student’s aspirations, wellbeing and development, and succeeding at university. • ncourage boundaries—Give them E • F ind their purpose—Students who Find information about events and useful space when they need it, and respect know why they’re at university are more resources for parents, families and friends their boundaries, while remaining likely to find their study meaningful and at griffith.edu.au/family-friends available for support. rewarding. Encourage them to trust • uild confidence—Focus on your B in their own abilities, strengths and teenager’s strengths, celebrate their aspirations to achieve their goals. achievements and don’t dwell on mistakes. ‘Griffith was always on the agenda because I liked how diverse and welcoming the campus was on Open Day.’ As the first in her family to go to university, Tristan’s mother Tamara said she supported Tristan Petera paved the way for her younger her in whatever she wanted to do but was sister Lucy to study at Griffith. ‘Griffith was glad she chose Griffith. ‘She loves the always on the agenda because I liked how people, the atmosphere and the support diverse and welcoming the campus was on Griffith offers.’ Open Day,’ she says. Tristan completed a Tristan Petera Diploma of Social and Psychological Science Bachelor of Social Work and at Griffith College before enrolling in a her mother Tamara Bachelor of Social Work. ‘The degree I wanted was one that included helping others become better people and social work fits the bill. My sister was inspired to come to Griffith after seeing how much I enjoyed studying. She’s now completing a double degree in criminology and criminal justice and psychological science.’ Parents and families guide | 10
Key dates Applications QTAC applications for 2020 admissions open Early August 2019 UAC applications for 2020 admissions open April 2019 Scholarship applications open for 2020 admission Mid July 2019 (closing dates vary) QTAC Early-bird applications due Late September 2019 UAC Early-bird applications due Visit uac.edu.au for details Events Open Day—Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses 11 August 2019 Explore your options—online 14 and 16–19 December 2019 Visit griffith.edu.au/key-dates for information about events, including ones for specific degrees held on-campus throughout the year, and more details about application dates. Talk to us Talk to us at any time to find out more If you’re an international student, contact about studying at Griffith, including student our International Future Students team. support and scholarships. • Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 6425 • Phone: 1800 677 728 (toll free) • Email: international@griffith.edu.au • Chat online: griffith.edu.au/study ‘We looked at other universities but Griffith just felt right, and made Erin feel very welcome and included.’ Right. Erin Condrin, Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, her assistance dog Lacey, and her mother Kerri-Ann Condrin CRICOS No. 00233E Griffith University uses paper from responsible sources
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