UNDERGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2023 - GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
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UNDERGRADUATE
STUDY GUIDE
Griffith fast facts
50,000+ Students
200+ Degrees
4,000+ Staff
200,000+ Graduates
20+ Research institutes
and centres
Ranked in the
TOP 2%
of universities worldwide
Acknowledgement of Country
Griffith University acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as this country’s First Nations
and Traditional Custodians of the land.
We honour the Ancestors and Elders within the sacred grounds on which our campuses are located: at South Bank,
Mt Gravatt and Nathan, the Turrbal, Yugarabul, Yuggera, and Jagera peoples; at Logan, the Yuggera, Yugarabul,
Jagera and Yugambeh peoples; and at the Gold Coast, the Yugambeh/Kombumerri peoples.
We pay respect to these nations, their languages, and the kinship groups they represent, past and present,
and we extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Contents
02 14
Welcome to Griffith Our degrees
Welcome to Griffith 02 Forge your future 14 • Medicine, medical sciences, pharmacy,
Campuses 04 Prior-year students and interstate paramedicine and public health 54
Learning and personal support 06 subject conversion 15 • Psychology, counselling, social work
Architecture, planning and and human services 59
Accessibility and inclusion 08
built environment 20 Humanities, social science, journalism
Social and competition sports 10 and communication 62
Aviation 26
Student clubs and societies 11 Information technology 66
Business, government and tourism 30
How to apply 12 Languages and linguistics 70
Education 36
Engineering 40 Law and criminology 74
Health 44 Music and performing arts 78
• Dentistry and oral health 46 Science and environment 82
• Health professions, exercise and sport 48 Visual arts, design and screen media 88
• Nursing and midwifery 52 Double degrees 94
96
Other information
Industry and career experiences 96
VET pathways 98 Legend
Scholarships 100
Campuses Modes of study
Admission pathways 101
Griffith Sports College 102 G = Gold Coast F = Full-time study
L = Logan P = Part-time study
Griffith Honours College 103 M = Mt Gravatt For example, 3F/6P = three years full-time,
First Peoples 104 N = Nathan six years part-time
O = Online
Go global 105 N/A = not applicable
S = South Bank
Griffith College 106 CP = credit points
Important things to know about Applications information GPA = Grade Point Average
applying to study at Griffith 108 All GPAs in this publication are on a
QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
seven-point grading scale
FAQ—school-leavers 110 UAC = Universities Admissions Centre
FAQ—mature students 111 (NSW-based) Prerequisites
ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank R = Recommended
Index 112
In this guide, listed ATARs are indicative only A = Assumed
Key dates 113
VET = Vocational Education and Training
About this guide
This undergraduate study guide provides an overview of studying and student life at Griffith, and will help you decide which degree is right for you.
If you have any questions, call us on 1800 677 728, chat online at griffith.edu.au/study or speak with us at one of our on-campus or virtual events
—we’ll help you find the right path.
Important note: All information is correct as at February 2022, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated.
For the most up-to-date information, including specific VET pathway details, visit griffith.edu.au/degrees
02 WELCOME TO
Griffith
When you choose Griffith University, you’re not only choosing a world-class education
that will prepare you to thrive professionally and personally long after you graduate.
You’re choosing a university that will give you the support, skills and knowledge you
need to pursue your passion and make a difference in the world.
At Griffith… Everyone belongs
We believe education is for everyone. As a university where
You come first talented students from all backgrounds are supported to reach their
Our vision and values are built on inclusive practice, equity and full potential, we rank among the highest rates of first-generation
maintaining a safe space for learning and teaching in meeting family university graduates. We’re also proud to have the largest
new challenges for our ever-changing world. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population of any
university in Queensland.
From day one, you’ll be supported in every aspect of your studies,
from help with scholarships, career advice and study skills to finding As a Griffith student, you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive
employment opportunities through our Careers Recruitment team. community. Knowing that our students learn in a variety of
Whether you need learning, personal or financial support—or ways—and that your high school results aren’t the only indicators
anything else to make your time at university a more manageable of your abilities—we are proud to offer a range of admission
and memorable experience—we’re here to help. pathways to study with us.
From providing bridging courses to recognising vocational
You’ll learn from the best
education and training (VET) qualifications and beyond, we are
As the home of four Australian University Teachers of the Year, committed to giving every student the means to succeed and
Griffith has a long history of driving innovation and achievement realise their full potential. See pages 98–101 for more information.
in higher education. Our teachers and researchers have won more
national awards since 2012 than any other university’s staff*,
You’ll join a worldwide network
and students who learn in this environment are renowned among
employers for their skills, experience and work ethic. When you’re studying, you’ll be part of a community of like-
minded students. Once you graduate, your Griffith degree will
be your passport to a global network of contacts as you join an
You can study anytime, anywhere
alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates who cover
Depending on your degree, you’ll have the choice to study on every corner of the world.
campus, online, or using a combination of both, either part-time
or full-time over two or three trimesters. Across multiple fields, our graduates range from groundbreaking
medical researchers to globally recognised musicians, acclaimed
We understand between work and personal commitments, it’s artists to CEOs, and marine biologists through to multimedia
not always easy to make your way to campus to learn—but that’s designers. The world opens up for you when you graduate
OK. We’re committed to giving our students as much flexibility from Griffith.
as possible in how they participate in their studies. We’ve made a
significant number of our degrees available remotely, with options
to study either fully online or mixed with face-to-face hours.
We’ve drawn on our significant comfort and decades of Trimesters
experience teaching online to deliver seamless lessons to you We teach across three 12-week trimesters each year.
at home—or wherever you are. Our lectures and tutorials are Many of our degrees offer the option for you to learn at
recorded, meaning you can catch up when it suits you. Of course, your own pace, better allowing you to fit university into
whenever you can or want to study on campus, we’re always your life, or fast-track your study to graduate earlier—
ready to welcome you. whatever works for you.
We have degrees starting in March, July or October,
giving you more choice over when to start your
Griffith journey.
* Based on Learning and Teaching results from the Department of Education.
Griffith University 2023 Undergraduate study guide
Our degrees Practical experiences
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Ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide, we deliver Throughout your degree, you may be able to explore a range
forward-thinking degrees that will support you to face the future of valuable practical opportunities made possible through our
Welcome to Griffith
with confidence, competence and the skills and knowledge you’ll rich and varied industry partnerships, helping you to access
need to succeed in our rapidly changing world. world-class experiences and rewarding careers. See page 96
for more information about our industry connections.
Our graduates are recognised as being ethically sophisticated,
and for contributing to their work and society through values- During your studies, you’ll also be supported to showcase your
based behaviour. Skip to page 14 if you’re ready to start job-ready skills to employers through Griffith Credentials, a digital
exploring your options. version of your qualifications and capabilities to help you fully
express your professional skills, experience and expertise. Developed
Innovative teaching and research in response to changing employer needs, these digital badges give
you a new way to highlight practical, contemporary skills gained
As a university that was designed to do things differently, we’ve
during your degree, such as interpersonal communication, critical
always had one eye focused on the future—and the other on
judgment and the ability to work as part of a team.
our communities. Since our foundation in 1975, we have been
committed to leading the way in fields such as modern Asian
studies and environmental science, and have been long-time Global connections
supporters of inclusivity, social justice and sustainable practices. Many of our degrees have an international focus, preparing
you for work almost anywhere in the world. Experiences such
A lot has changed in the past five decades, but our commitment
as overseas study or learning a new language both enrich and
to creating a brighter future remains as strong as ever. That’s why
diversify your learning. Such opportunities are valued highly by
we engage in teaching and research that aims to create positive,
employers, and open doors to new perspectives, professional
meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and
networks and personal experiences.
friends, and society at large.
Griffith has Guaranteed Exchange agreements with partner
At Griffith, our vision as a university is to transform lives and add
universities around the globe, including in Asia, North America,
to human knowledge in a way that creates a future that benefits
Europe and the United Kingdom. Where available, we also offer
all. In our approach to our research, societal impact is given equal
a range of study tours and work placements to help take your
standing to academic excellence. Across our campuses, Griffith is
learning abroad.
tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges through innovative
research that spans disciplines in a range of important fields.
Every day, our researchers are pushing the boundaries in areas
such as including climate action, clean energy, violence prevention,
Note: The availability of exchanges, study tours
child, youth and family wellbeing, disability and inclusion, sports
and other opportunities outside Australia may be
performance, drug design and Australia’s geopolitical future.
impacted by Australian Government policies on
international travel in place during your study.
See page 105 for more information.
‘It makes me really proud that
I’m following a career that
fits in with both my head and
my heart. My ultimate goal
is to pursue something that
makes a difference—that’s
what matters to me most.’
Jasmine Rasmussen
Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)
Photo by Matthieu Glemarec
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Campuses
Griffith has five campuses across South East Queensland, in addition to its Digital campus.
Gold Coast
Traditional Owners: Yugambeh/
Kombumerri peoples
Students: 18,000+
Study areas: Degrees span almost all study
areas, with particular strength in health
Our largest campus, offering
world-class facilities and a
dynamic student lifestyle just
minutes from the beach
Nathan
Traditional Owners: Yugarabul, Yuggera,
Jagera and Turrbal peoples
Students: 13,000+
Study areas: Aviation, business, communication
and journalism, engineering, environment,
government, humanities, information
technology, languages, law, nursing, occupational
therapy, physiotherapy, science
Our foundation campus, where
heritage and natural beauty meet
Mt Gravatt
Traditional Owners: Yugarabul, Yuggera,
Jagera and Turrbal peoples
Students: 4,000+
Study areas: Criminal justice, criminology,
education, psychology
Our home of education and
criminology, with a rich history of
progressive thinking and learning
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Wherever you study with us, you’ll find a distinctive
culture and wealth of specialised expertise.
Campuses
Scan the QR code to learn more about each campus.
South Bank
Traditional Owners: Yugarabul, Yuggera,
Jagera and Turrbal peoples
Students: 3,500+
Study areas: Acting, animation, contemporary
Australian Indigenous art, design, film, fine art,
games design, media, music, musical theatre,
photography
Queensland’s leading creative
and performing arts hub,
embedded in the cultural heart
of Brisbane
Logan
Traditional Owners: Yuggera, Turrbal,
Yugarabul, Jagera and Yugambeh peoples
Students: 2,500+
Study areas: Business, education, human
services, midwifery, nursing, social work
Our home of community-focused
education, based in one of
Australia’s fastest-growing cities
Digital
Home to thousands of students taking
advantage of our 20+ years of experience
teaching online.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to fit
study into your life. Our online courses and
degrees, combined with our different study
modes, give you the freedom to mix and match
to suit your needs.
Study anywhere, anytime, in a
thriving virtual community
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Learning and personal support
We offer a range of services to help you feel confident and succeed in your degree.
Orientation Health and wellbeing
To help you get settled into university life, we support you as You can get the help you need to manage your life while you’re at
soon as you’re made an offer through a personalised online university. All students have access to a range of personal support
orientation and induction, with the chance to engage with other services and programs including:
students in online forums. We hold a dedicated Orientation Week,
or O-Week, the week before each trimester starts, focusing on • counselling, to help you when you need support with issues
what you’ll need to begin your studies. You’ll meet other students, such as the transition from school, study, motivation,
get familiar with our campuses, and have the chance to sign up relationships, self-esteem, grief and loss, anxiety and stress
for clubs and societies. As well as practical tours and information • job search and career development to build employability skills
sessions, O-Week includes fun activities and social events, • health services, such as bulk-billed medical consultations,
plus live music, food stalls and giveaways. For more information, specialist appointments, free nursing consultations and
visit griffith.edu.au/orientation health information
• transition and support services for students from
educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
Library resources • specialised support for students with disabilities
Our libraries are the perfect place to study, providing spaces • chaplaincy, where you can discuss life’s challenges, explore
that are adaptable and comfortable. You can access services and spirituality, faith and social justice issues and meet other
resources, meet up for group study or find a space for individual people interested in religious matters
work. In all our libraries we provide computers for study, • student financial support services for help with issues such
laptops you can borrow, or you can connect your own device as student loans, Centrelink payments and budgeting
to Griffith Wi-Fi. • personal development programs to grow skills for life and
study (resilience, adaptability, financial literacy, etc.).
Participate in our Earlybird workshops or upskill at your own
You can access our services and programs in person,
pace with the libraries’ study modules designed to develop your
by phone or online. For more information, visit
academic, digital and library research skills. For more information,
griffith.edu.au/student-support
visit griffith.edu.au/library/study
Peer Assisted Study Sessions International students
If you’re from a non-English speaking background, you can
You can access Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) for a wide
improve your skills through EnglishHELP (English Higher Education
range of courses. PASS is facilitated by student leaders who have
Language Program). This free service offers individual support
previously completed the course and achieved excellent results.
to help you build confidence with speaking and listening, improve
Participating in PASS will help you improve your grades, better
your knowledge of grammar and your pronunciation, and learn
understand course content, break down complex ideas and
to write academic reports. Explore EnglishHELP’s free online
could even save you hours with smarter study methods.
resources at griffith.edu.au/international/englishhelp
For further information, visit griffith.edu.au/students/
peer-assisted-study-sessions You will also have access to our International Student Advisors,
who offer personal support and can help you with study-
related issues. For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/
international-student-advisors
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Learning and personal support
‘There is more support here at
Griffith than most students
will ever need; it doesn’t
matter what your background
is, how old you are or what you
want to get out of university,
everyone is here to help.’
Joel Klein
Griffith Business School graduate
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Accessibility and inclusion
At Griffith, everyone belongs—here’s how we’re making our university a welcoming,
accessible and equitable space for all.
Students with disabilities LGBTIQ+ support and inclusion
We provide disability support services on all campuses. As a proud Ally of the LGBTIQ+ community, Griffith is
These services, coordinated through our Student Services office, committed to providing a safe, welcoming space for everyone
enable students with disabilities to access and participate in our on campus.
learning environment. Support includes:
All of the University’s policies are LGBTIQ+ inclusive, and we
• coordinating Auslan interpreters have guides in place to assist students affirming their gender
• modified physical environments (transitioning), where needed.
• negotiating reasonable adjustments for study and examinations
We also encourage our students, staff and visitors to use the
• providing access to assistive technology arrangements for
facilities they are most comfortable with and/or reflect their
required readings to be converted to accessible formats.
affirmed gender. Specific all-gender bathrooms are available at
For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/disability Nathan’s Engineering, Aviation and Technology building (N79).
All-access and disability-friendly bathrooms are also available
Future students should contact the Student Disability
for use.
and Accessibility Service:
Email: disability@griffith.edu.au Additionally, Griffith’s Counselling and Wellbeing team work
to support our students’ health by providing a confidential
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can contact the
LGBTIQ+ specific counselling service for people of diverse
Disabilities Service Officer directly on:
sexualities and genders.
SMS/text messaging only: +61 (0)408 987 639
Email: deafstudentsupportprogram@griffith.edu.au Other useful supports available on campus include the Griffith
Ally Network, Safer Campuses initiative, Student Services, the
Student Representative Council, Student Guild and student clubs.
Find a place to live All students have access to SBS online courses on diversity
Griffith Accommodation manages accommodation at our Nathan and inclusion.
campus, while our Gold Coast campus offers accommodation
For more information about LGBTIQ+ support and inclusion
through a private provider. Living on campus provides the
at Griffith, visit griffith.edu.au/equity/lgbti-inclusion
opportunity to join a diverse international community, access
university facilities and academic support, and make lifelong friends.
If you’d prefer a little more space between where you Transport, parking and childcare
learn and where you live. Griffith Accommodation offers a Our campuses have easy-to-access public transport and parking.
preferred partnership program with a selection of off-campus For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/parking
accommodation providers. Located close to our Brisbane,
Nathan campus provides two childcare centres offering quality
Gold Coast and Logan campuses, all providers must meet
education and care for children from three months of age to five
the University’s quality and safety standards to be a part
years. For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/childcare
of the partnership program.
or email childcare@griffith.edu.au
Most of our partners offer discount rates on select room
Childcare facilities are also available close to the Logan,
types for students, provided you apply through the Griffith
Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast, and South Bank campuses.
Accommodation website.
These centres can be found on the mychild.gov.au website.
For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/accommodation
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Accessibility and inclusion10
Social and competition sports
As a Griffith student, you can gain access to all sporting facilities across our campuses.
Sporting clubs and events Events
We run sporting events for students and non-students on all
Social sport campuses throughout the year, such as swim-a-thons, fun runs
Weekly competitions for a wide range of sports are hosted and more. Some key events include the Nathan Dash, a 660 m
throughout the year. Available competitions will vary from sprint through the heart of the Nathan campus, and the Toohey
campus to campus. Trail Run, a 5 km, 10 km or half-marathon trail run from the
Nathan campus through Toohey Forest.
Depending on your sport of choice, you can register as a full team
or, if you are joining on your own, you can sign up as an individual If competing isn’t your thing, you can always volunteer in
and we’ll put you in a team. our Griffith Sport Event Leaders program and help us deliver
these great events on campus. For more information,
Seasons run for about 10 weeks (including finals) and there are visit griffith.edu.au/sport-events
multiple seasons throughout the year, with special discounts on
registration available for Griffith students. For more information,
visit griffith.edu.au/social-sport Sporting facilities
Nathan, Gold Coast, Mt Gravatt and Logan campuses all boast a
Clubs range of sporting facilities open to Griffith students, staff and the
Griffith sport clubs are a great way to participate in regular local community, providing a convenient way to stay active while
sporting competition, and make new friends. We have a wide on campus.
range of sport clubs that enter teams in social and external Nathan features a Fitness Centre, three glass-back squash courts
competitions, sport tournaments and social events. and a dedicated Multisport complex. At the Gold Coast, you’ll
If we don’t have the sport club you are looking for, we can help have access to the Uni Fitness Health Centre and the national-
you start a new one. All sport club committees are provided with standard Griffith Athletics Track and Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.
training, guidance and support throughout the year. Volunteering Mt Gravatt’s 25 m heated pool offers a variety of swimming and
on a committee is extremely beneficial, as it builds leadership fitness training options, and the campus is also home to a fully
and teamwork skills, and increases employability. For more equipped gym and world-class 16-court tennis centre. And, at
information, visit griffith.edu.au/sport-clubs Logan campus, you can sweat it out at the dedicated Workout
Room, featuring treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and more.
Represent Griffith
If you prefer a sociable workout, you may be able to take part
We select individuals and teams to represent Griffith in a
in a variety of group fitness classes depending on your campus,
variety of sports to compete at national university level. They
including Zumba, yoga, HIIT, Body Pump, BodyCombat, boxing
are a great opportunity to represent your university and meet
and Pilates, among others.
people from all over the country. Individuals and teams contend
for the championship titles in their chosen sport. We also offer For more information about the range of facilities and activities
other inter-tertiary events throughout the year, including available across our campuses, visit griffith.edu.au/sport/
the Intervarsity Sport Bowl, where you can compete against sport-and-recreation
universities across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
For further information about how you can represent Griffith,
visit griffith.edu.au/represent-griffith
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Student clubs and societies
Find your people, forge lasting connections and make the most of your university experience.
Something for everyone As a committee leader
With more than 100 clubs and societies to choose from across our When you get involved as a club committee leader, you’ll be able
campuses, you’re bound to find a group to bond with at Griffith. to develop your leadership, organisational and management skills
in a safe, supportive environment.
Our students have built thriving communities celebrating their
social, cultural, professional, educational, political, sporting and Other benefits you’ll have access to include training resources and
recreational interests and identities, and there’s no need to limit conferences, equipment, an office and storeroom, and rooms
yourself to just one—you can join as many clubs as you like. on campus for club business.
For a full list of active registered clubs at Griffith, visit You’ll also be able to access financial assistance in the form of a
griffith.campusgroups.com/club_signup subsidy for club expenditure, and take part in Griffith’s awards
night celebrating and recognising the achievements of our
club communities.
Social and professional benefits
As a member Build your own community
Joining a club is a great way to meet like-minded people and If our existing range of clubs and societies doesn’t quite hit the
make new friends, but it’s also so much more than that. Through spot for you, don’t fret—you may be able to start your own.
your membership, you may be able to engage in volunteering
Simply complete and submit an ‘Expression of Interest to Form
opportunities, build your skills, and develop your social and
a New Club’ form, available on the clubs website, and our Clubs
professional networks.
Coordinator will be able to advise whether your club is eligible for
As a member of a registered club, you may also be eligible for registration. For more information, visit griffith.edu.au/clubs
insurance coverage and reduced entry rates for a range of events.12
How to apply Here are the key steps and important things
to know about applying to study at Griffith.
These will guide you in applying for our
undergraduate degrees.
01 02 03
Choose your degree Apply Receive your offer
Browse the degrees section in this guide You will need to meet admission If you are successful in receiving an offer
starting on page 16. requirements to apply for Griffith through QTAC or UAC, you will be sent a
undergraduate degrees. Notice of Offer via email.
Our website has more detailed information
once you have an idea of which areas Please check griffith.edu.au/degrees This gives you important information,
interest you. including whether you must enrol within
Lodge your application at the response timeframe to secure
Visit griffith.edu.au/degrees qtac.edu.au or uac.edu.au your place.
If you have any questions, call us Some applicants may apply directly to the If you have applied directly to Griffith,
on 1800 677 728 and talk to our University as part of a specific scheme or you will receive your Starting@Griffith
study advisers. pathway, such as the TAFE Admission Scheme. enrolment link.
Some degrees have early closing dates and
additional selection criteria; refer to their Congratulations on
receiving an offer!
entries in this guide for further details.
If you are applying for a degree at the
Queensland Conservatorium, see page 79 or
griffith.edu.au/conservatorium-auditions
for more information.
Please note that application processing
times can take a few weeks.
See page 108 for more information.
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How to apply
04 05
Accept your offer Enrol and get ready
to learn
QTAC—QTAC applicants must respond
to their offer in the QTAC system within a
Soon after receiving notification of
short timeframe. The QTAC website includes
your offer, Griffith will email you your
additional information on how to respond to
Starting@Griffith enrolment link, which
your offer. For some degrees, you will also
provides information on orientation, For more information
need to enrol within the timeframe to secure
your place.
how to enrol and details of your offer.
on the application
You must also enrol in classes within the
UAC—To accept an offer from UAC,
timeframe to secure your place. For offers to process, please scan
applicants must enrol within the
specified timeframe.
some of our competitive programs, this will
the QR code or visit
be detailed in your Starting@Griffith email.
Direct from Griffith—Applicants who As a Griffith student, you will have access to griffith.edu.au/apply
receive an offer directly from Griffith may all the information you need via MyGriffith.
also be required to enrol within the specified
timeframe to accept their offer.14
Forge your future
Use the degrees guide in the following pages to start exploring your study choices at Griffith.
Whatever you choose, you’ll learn in and out of the classroom, with teaching methods
tailored to suit the needs of each degree.
Griffith degrees are comprised of compulsory courses (subjects) For more information about your options,
alongside elective choices to help you shape your learning including full entry requirements, prerequisite
experience into what’s right for you. details, course lists, pathways to further
study and more, use the QR code or visit
Depending on your degree, you’ll attend a combination of lectures,
griffith.edu.au/degrees
tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes. See below for an
example of how a full-time Griffith degree may be structured.
Foundation Specialisation Capstone
1st year 2nd year Final (3rd or 4th) year
Your first year of study is In most degrees, you’ll focus In your final year, you’ll continue
foundational. You’ll explore on your chosen specialisation to advance your knowledge and
the core skills and concepts (major) from your second year. skills, and undertake a capstone
related to your chosen study You’ll also get the chance to course that consolidates your
area. It’s also a great time to put into practice what you learning and prepares you to
get to know the students you’ll learn in lectures and tutorials. transition into the workplace.
be studying alongside for most Depending on your degree, Some degrees include a fourth
of your degree. You’ll learn in you may learn through work year of study, in which you may
a collaborative atmosphere placements, overseas field trips, conduct research. You’ll work
from students of all ages and industry projects for real clients, closely with a supervisor on a
backgrounds, making it a rich or laboratory studies. research project related to
learning environment. your specialisation.
Degree reference guide key
The symbols below relate to the degree tables on pages 16 through 19.
* Graduates of this degree will be eligible to apply for postgraduate study required $ If you completed secondary studies up to three years before applying and have
for their chosen profession. not attempted tertiary study at a diploma level or higher, this degree provides the
^ A graduate entry option is available for this degree. opportunity for you to progress directly into our Doctor of Medicine, an AQF level
9 Masters extended degree.
† Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Education. For more information,
please visit qtac.edu.au/teacher-entry. For UAC applicants, visit uac.edu.au/ > This degree is offered only in accelerated mode and includes study in Trimester 3.
current-applicants/managing-your-application#teaching-questionnaire There will not be a break between trimesters for the degree’s duration.
~ Offered for degrees at Nathan only via cross-institutional study at The University % An Advanced Standing option is available for this degree. To meet admission
of Queensland. requirements, you must hold a completed Diploma of Nursing, including registration
as an enrolled nurse from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
+ Offered online via cross-institutional study at Flinders University, South Australia. (Ahpra) or be an endorsed enrolled nurse.
# Applicants apply directly to Griffith, not through QTAC/UAC. @ Some on-campus attendance required.
! Students who commence the program in Trimester 3 will complete the program & Entry is open only to those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
over four calendar years.
§ Graduate entry only.
Use the QR codes to find out
more about each degree and
explore your study options
and opportunities.
Griffith University 2023 Undergraduate study guidePrior-year students and interstate 15
subject conversion
Forge your future
If you completed high school in or before 2019 or outside of Queensland,
you can use the information below to help figure out where you stand.
Griffith University welcomes applications from a diversely Interstate subject equivalents
qualified pool of applicants, including current and previous
Year 12 students, mature age, persons holding VET and and UAC codes
post-secondary qualifications, and those transferring from Prerequisites in this guide are listed using Queensland Curriculum
complete and incomplete tertiary studies. and Assessment Authority (QCAA) curriculum subject names.
If you completed Year 12 in NSW, see below for equivalent
All applicants are required to satisfy the admission requirements,
HSC Board-developed subjects. To meet a prerequisite, students
which are usually specified in terms of subject prerequisites.
must achieve a minimum Band 3 or above, equivalent to a
Applicants who satisfy the admission requirements are then
minimum grade of C in Units 3 and 4.
ranked for selection into university degrees based on their
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or comparable For other interstate subject equivalents to meet a prerequisite,
Selection Rank from other study or qualifications. visit griffith.edu.au/prerequisites-assumed-knowledge
Eligible students who complete Year 12 in Queensland
UAC codes for each of our degrees are available through the
have been issued an ATAR since 2020.
individual listings on griffith.edu.au/degrees
ATARs and Selection Ranks use the same scale. For example,
QTAC UAC
an ATAR of 93.40 is equal to a Selection Rank of 93.40.
For some degrees, additional selection criteria such as Biology Biology
folios or interviews can be used in addition to, or instead of, Chemistry Chemistry
academic achievement in order to rank students for admission.
Applied English (Essential English) Any two units of English
General English (including English,
Prior OP students English as an Additional Language, Any two units of English,
Literature, and English & excluding English Studies
If you completed Year 12 in or before 2019 and qualified for an
Literature Extension)
Overall Position (OP), you can apply to Queensland Curriculum
and Assessment Authority (QCAA) to obtain your ATAR General Mathematics Mathematics Standard 2
statement. For more information, visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/ Mathematical Methods Mathematics Advanced
senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar
Specialist Mathematics HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2
Other applicant cohorts can contact the Queensland Tertiary Physics Physics
Admissions Centre (QTAC) to explore what selection ranks might
be applicable for your qualifications. Visit qtac.edu.au/contact
for more information. English subjects
For full entry requirements, visit your desired degree page via Note: In this guide, General English subjects include English,
griffith.edu.au/degrees English as an Additional Language, Literature, and English &
Literature Extension. Where the prerequisite requirements state
General or Applied English, this includes all General English
subjects listed above as well as the QCAA Applied English subject,
Essential English. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C
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Architecture, planning and built environment page 20
16 Bachelor of Architectural Design* G 1, 2 3F/6P Any General or Applied English
R: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods
70.00 234472
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) G 1, 2 4F/8P A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods 70.00 234891
R: Physics, Chemistry or Specialist Mathematics
G 234761
Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) 1, 2 4F/8P Any General or Applied English 65.00 N/A
N 224321
Aviation page 26
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Aviation* N 1 2F A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods 65.00 228182
R: Biology or Physics
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Aviation Management^ N, O 1, 2 3F A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods
65.00 229772
Business, government and tourism page 30
O 1, 2 Any General or Applied English 272015
Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice OUA
study
2F/4P 65.00
OUA sessions N/A N/A
1, 2
Bachelor of Business G 230841
Majors: Accounting; Asian Business; Asian Engagement;
Behavioural Science; Business Analytics; Economics; N 1, 2, 3 Any General or Applied English 222061
Employment Relations; Event Management; Finance; Financial
Planning; Government and International Relations; Human O 276085
Resource Management; Innovation and Entrepreneurship;
International Business; Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
3F/6P 65.00
Management; Marketing; Real Estate and Property
OUA
Development; Sport Management; Sustainable Business; study
Taxation; Tourism Management OUA sessions N/A N/A
Second majors: Languages (Chinese, French~, German~, 1, 2, 3
Indonesian~, Italian, Japanese, Korean~, Modern Greek+, Spanish)
G 230851
Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
Majors: as above
N 1, 2, 3 4F/8P Any General or Applied English 82.00 222071
O 276095
Bachelor of Government and International Relations G 231841
Majors: International Relations; Politics and Public Policy
Second majors: Asian Engagement; Economics; N 227651
International Business; Islam–West Relations; Languages
1, 2 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 65.00
(Chinese, French~, German~, Indonesian~, Italian, Japanese,
O 272045
Korean~, Modern Greek+, Spanish)
Bachelor of Advanced Government and International
Relations (Honours) G, N, O 1, 2 4F/8P Any General or Applied English 82.00 235131
Majors: as above
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management G 235101
Majors: Tourism Management; Hospitality Management
Second majors: Asian Engagement; Behavioural Science;
Business Analytics; Economics; Employment Relations; N 227961
Event Management; Government and International 1, 2, 3 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 63.00
Relations; Human Resource Management; Innovation and
Entrepreneurship; Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
Management; Marketing; Real Estate and Property O 272025
Development; Sport Management
Bachelor of Advanced International Tourism
and Hotel Management (Honours) G, N, O 1, 2, 3 4F/8P Any General or Applied English 82.00 276115
Majors and second majors: as above
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Education page 36
Bachelor of Education
Majors (primary): Early Childhood Education;
17
G 232272
Special Needs Education; Health and Physical Education
Minors (primary): English Education; Mathematics
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Education; Science Education Any General English; General Mathematics,
3.5–4F/
Major (secondary): Learning Support
L
1, 2
7–8P
Mathematical Methods or Specialist 70.00 261422
Teaching areas (secondary): Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; NARTE†
Design Technology; Digital Solutions; Digital Technology;
Drama; English; Food and Nutrition; Geography; Health and
Physical Education; History; Industrial Technology Skills; M 223342
Legal Studies; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Visual Arts
Engineering page 40
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Majors: Civil Engineering; Electrical and Electronic G Any General or Applied English 234861
Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Electronic and Energy 1, 2 4F/8P A: Mathematical Methods 72.00
Engineering; Electronic and UAV Engineering; Environmental R: Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics
N 229231
Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Industrial Design G 1, 2 3F/6P A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods
67.00 234522
G Any General or Applied English 234901
A: Mathematical Methods; Chemistry,
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) 1, 2 4F/8P
Physics or Specialist Mathematics
72.00
N 229281
Health page 44
Dentistry and oral health page 46
Any General English; UCAT ANZ; interview
Bachelor of Dental Health Science* G 1 3F A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods N/A N/A 233812
or Physics
Any General English
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene G 1 3F A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods 97.80 N/A 233761
or Physics
Griffith Bachelor of Dental Technology
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics G 1 1F or Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental § N/A N/A
Technology (5.0 GPA)
Any General English
Bachelor of Dental Technology G 1 3F A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods 90.00 N/A 233832
or Physics
Health professions, exercise and sport page 48
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology G 1, 2 4F/7P A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods 94.00 N/A 233732
or Physics
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Exercise Science G 1, 2, 3! 3F/6P A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods 68.00 233322
or Physics
4F/6F Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics^ G 1, 2 80.00 N/A 233852
(4P+2F) A: Biology, Chemistry or Mathematical Methods
G 233552
4F/ Any General English; Biology, Chemistry,
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) 1 NEW N/A
4P+2F Physics or Psychology
N 225422
G Any General English 98.00 233722
Bachelor of Physiotherapy 1 4F A: Mathematical Methods; Biology, Chemistry, N/A
N or Physics 97.50 225432
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Sport Development G 1 3F/6P A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods 65.00 233562
or Physics
Midwifery and nursing page 52
3F/
Bachelor of Midwifery L 1 Any General English 95.00 N/A 263392
2P+2F
G 86.00 233112
Bachelor of Nursing% L 1, 2 3F/6P Any General English 81.00 263112
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Medicine, medical sciences, pharmacy, paramedicine and public health page 54
G Any General or Applied English 81.00 233412
Bachelor of Biomedical Science 1, 2 3F/6P A: Mathematical Methods; Biology, Chemistry,
N or Physics 74.00 228212
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Bachelor of Health Science G 1, 2, 3 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 67.00 233312
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science G 1, 2 4F A: Mathematical Methods; Biology, Chemistry, 79.00 233862
or Physics
G Any General English 233422
Bachelor of Medical Science$ 1 2F> A: Mathematical Methods; Biology, Chemistry, 99.85 N/A
N or Physics 228272
Any General English; Biology, Chemistry,
Bachelor of Paramedicine G 1 3F General Mathematics, Mathematical 97.55 N/A 233912
Methods, Physics or Psychology
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology G 1, 2 3F/6P A: Mathematical Methods or Specialist 70.00 233921
Mathematics; Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Pharmacy G 1, 2 4F A: Mathematical Methods or Specialist 76.00 233901
Mathematics; Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Public Health G 1, 3 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 67.00 234152
Psychology, counselling, social work and human services page 59
L 263212
Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice 1, 2 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 65.00
O@ 276045
G 233591
Bachelor of Counselling 1, 2, 3 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 67.00
M 225131
G 233451
2–3F
Bachelor of Human Services L 1, 2
/6P
Any General or Applied English 67.00 263312
O@ 276055
G 70.00 231612
Bachelor of Psychological Science 1, 2, 3 3F/6P Any General or Applied English
M 68.00 225521
G 231632
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 1, 2, 3 4F/8P Any General or Applied English 79.00
M 225511
G 233362
Bachelor of Social Work L 1, 2 4F/8P Any General or Applied English 68.00 263371
O@ 276025
Humanities, social science, journalism and communication page 62
Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Creative Writing; Criminal Justice; Drama; History;
Indigenous Studies; Islam–West Relations; Journalism; G 232421
Language in Society; Languages (Chinese, French~,
German~, Indonesian~, Italian, Japanese, Korean~,
Modern Greek+, Spanish); Literary Studies; Politics,
Popular Culture; Psychology; Security and International
1, 2, 3 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 65.00
Studies; Social Justice; Sociology; Strategic Communications
Minors: Art History and Theory; Digital Media Production;
N 226112
Environmental Humanities; Gender Studies; Medical Humanities;
Politics and International Studies Screen Studies; Security
Studies; Translating and Interpreting for Chinese Speakers
G 232301
Bachelor of Communication
and Journalism
1 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 65.00
N 226211
Bachelor of Social Science G 232651
Majors: Economics; Environmental Sustainability; Global
Security Threats; Media, Communication and Social Change;
1 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 73.00
N 226401
Politics in Asia; Social Justice
Information technology page 66
Bachelor of Computer Science G 234391
Any General or Applied English
Majors: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; 1, 2 3F/6P A: Mathematical Methods
72.00
Software Development O 278015
Any General or Applied English
Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) G, O 1,2 4F/8P
A: Mathematical Methods
82.00 234731
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Bachelor of Information Technology
A: Any General English; General Mathematics
Majors: Information Systems; Networks and Security; N 1, 2, 3 3F/6P or Mathematical Methods
65.00 228612
Software Development
O 278005
Bachelor of Intelligent Digital Technologies G 234401
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Any General or Applied English
Majors: Internet of Things and Robotics; 1, 2 3F/6P A: Mathematical Methods
65.00
Programming for Visualisation and Entertainment N 228801
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Languages and linguistics page 70
Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics G 232252
Specialisations: Chinese; French~; German~; Indonesian~; 1 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 65.00
Italian; Japanese; Korean~; Modern Greek+; Spanish N 221132
G
Diploma of Languages# Direct
1, 2, 3 2P Any General or Applied English N/A Direct entry
Specialisations: Chinese; Italian; Japanese; Spanish entry
N
Law and criminology page 74
G, O 232512
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice 1, 2 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 63.00
M, O 226512
G 236601
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)^ 1, 2 4F/8P Any General English 82.00 N/A
N 226601
Music and performing arts page 78
Audition and interview
Bachelor of Acting S 1 3F N/A N/A 251782
A: Any General English
Bachelor of Music
Majors: Composition; Creative Music Technology; Education Audition and interview
S 1 3F N/A N/A 251722
Preparation A (Instrumental); Education Preparation B A: Any General English
(Classroom); Music Studies; Performance; Popular Music
Audition and interview
Bachelor of Musical Theatre S 1 3F N/A N/A 251772
A: Any General English
Science and environment page 82
Bachelor of Environmental Science G Any General or Applied English 233681
Majors: Ecology and Conservation; Environmental 1, 2, 3 3F/6P A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods 65.00
Management; Soil and Water Science; Urban Environments N R: Biology, Chemistry or Physics 228811
Bachelor of Forensic Science Any General or Applied English
Majors: Forensic Chemistry; Forensic Molecular Biology
N 1 3F/6P A: Mathematical Methods 67.00 228252
R: Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Marine Science Any General or Applied English
Majors: Coastal Management; Marine Chemistry and G 1, 2 3F/6P A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods 67.00 234142
Biotechnology; Marine Ecology R: Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Science G 233671
Majors: Applied Mathematics; Biochemistry and Molecular Any General or Applied English
Biology; Chemistry; Clinical Sciences; Geography; Marine
1, 2, 3 3F/6P A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods 65.00
N R: Biology, Chemistry or Physics 228911
Biology; Microbiology; Physics; Wildlife Biology
G Any General or Applied English 234122
Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) 1, 2, 3 4F/8P A: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods 82.00
R: Biology, Chemistry or Physics
N 228152
Visual arts, design and screen media page 88
Bachelor of Animation
Majors: Animating; Art Direction; S 1 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 73.00 241212
Technical Direction
Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art& Folio and interview
S 1, 2 3F/6P N/A N/A 241252
Majors: Studio Practice; Painting; Photography; Sculpture A: Any General English
Bachelor of Design G 236142
Majors: Immersive Design; Interaction Design;
Interior and Spatial Design; Product Design;
1, 2 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 63.00
Visual Communication Design S 241292
Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production S 1 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 73.00 241302
Bachelor of Games Design
Majors: Animating; Art Direction; Computer Generated S 1 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 67.00 241312
Imagery; Player Experience
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Majors: Painting; Photography; Sculpture
S 1, 2 3F/6P Any General or Applied English 63.00 24123220
Architecture, planning
and built environment
Industry connections Unique experiences Five-star support
You’ll have the opportunity to work We offer student opportunities to help Both architecture and built environment
with industry professionals while you stand out from the crowd, including at Griffith were given a five-star rating for
you study thanks to work-integrated small groups, practice-led design studios student support and learner engagement
learning projects. and international field study electives. by the Good Universities Guide 2021.Overview 21
Architecture, planning and built environment
Help shape the future of local and global communities and cities as you plan
and build sustainable solutions for practical issues.
Developed alongside Griffith’s industry advisory board, these degrees ensure you are equipped
with work-ready attributes and abilities to excel from the earliest stages of your career.
Subject interests Career outcomes
• Design • Architect
• Engineering • City, town or urban planner
• Graphics • Construction economist
• Information technology • Construction manager
• Mathematics • Project manager
• Physics • Property developer
• Geography • Site manager or supervisor
• Business studies • Environmental planner
Building a sustainable future
Our architecture and planning degrees are Related study
distinctive in their emphasis on environmental You may also enjoy degrees specialising in:
sustainability and urban design.
• Engineering (p40)
We are focused on global issues, particularly
• Science and environment (p82)
climate-responsive and sustainable planning and
design principles for the tropics and subtropics, • B
usiness, government and tourism
relevant to our region and South East Asia. (p30)
Our construction management degree also • V
isual arts, design and screen media
incorporates studies of social responsibility, (p88)
community engagement and sustainability to ensure
graduates meet ethical requirements in the industry.Start ATAR/ VET
Campus Duration Trimester Prerequisites RANK Pathways Available doubles with
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Any General or Applied English subject Cert IV
G 3F/6P 1, 2 (Units 3&4, C) 70.00 N/A
or higher
R: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods
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What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities
You’ll combine classroom studies, studio This degree is recognised by the Australian With your design, technical knowledge and
work, fieldwork and practical experience Institute of Architects, the Architects creative skills, you’ll be qualified to assist
to learn about urban systems, public Accreditation Council of Australia and architects and other built environment
places, building design, and all aspects the Board of Architects of Queensland professionals in the design, documentation
of the built environment. As you study, as an approved pathway program for and procurement of buildings. You’ll find
you’ll develop your design and creative the professionally accredited Master employment in a broad spectrum of
problem-solving skills, and learn how of Architecture. creative roles in government agencies,
to meet aesthetic, functional and user statutory bodies, design practices and
needs with your designs. This degree studios (urban design, architecture, interior
Further study
draws inspiration from our unique Gold design, virtual environments, graphic
Coast city environment and the challenges The Bachelor of Architectural Design design and the film and games industries),
of building resilience for the future in an is a stepping stone to Griffith’s Master commercial development companies,
urban coastal context. In particular, of Architecture degree, which provides building product
our focus on sustainable design in tropical the academic qualifications needed for manufacturing and
and subtropical climates will prepare you registration as an architect. distribution companies,
for work in Australia and the Asia–Pacific. and research
In your third year, you’ll get practical organisations.
experience by completing a supervised
industry-based design project.
‘G riffith allows students to grow
and develop at their pace while
also pushing capabilities.’
Griffith alumnus Rachael Grant secured a role with architecture
firm Rothelowman even before she graduated. ‘What I loved
the most about Griffith was the investment and consistency
from the academics I was able to work with and their desire for
students to do their best,’ she says. Rachael was exposed to so
many opportunities, from site visits, networking events, field trips
and mentoring to applying for a New Colombo Plan Scholarship.
‘Griffith allows students to grow and develop at their pace while
also pushing capabilities. I have felt like I have been pushed to
exceed my potential with every skill I now have developed through
experiences gained at Griffith.’
Rachael Grant
Bachelor of Architectural Design
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