Know more. Do more. EDUCATION DEGREES GUIDE 2016

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Know more. Do more.

EDUCATION

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Welcome to Griffith University

Top five reasons to choose Griffith

Ranked in the top 5% worldwide

Withhighlyawardedteachingstaff,expert

researchers,industryconnections,acomprehensive

suiteofdegreesspanningalldisciplines,and

outstandingcampusfacilities,Griffithranksalongside

someofthebestuniversitiesintheworld.

Five stars for getting a job «««««

We’vereceivedfivestarsintheprestigiousQSStars

ratingsforgraduateemployability.AtGriffith,you’ll

gaintheacademicknowledgeyou’dexpectfrom

aworld-classuniversity,aswellastheskillsand

confidencethatemployerswant,givingyouanedge

inthejobmarket.

Globally connected with an

Asia–Pacific focus

Ourdegreeshaveaninternationalfocus,preparingyou

forworkalmostanywhereintheworld.What’smore,

atGriffithyou’llhavetheopportunitytoenrichand

diversifyyourdegreewithanoverseasstudyexperience.

A generous scholarship program

Withover400scholarshipsonoffer,Griffithcanhelp

makestudyatuniversityeasier.Weofferscholarships

foracademicexcellence,equity,accommodation,

sportsandspecificstudyareas.

Griffithisatop-ranked

universitywithawelcoming

atmosphere.We’reoneofthe

leadingprovidersofhigher

educationintheAsia–Pacific,

withareputationforresearch

andteachingexcellence.

AtGriffith,you’llgainthe

knowledgeyouneedto

createthecareeryouwant.

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Important note.AllinformationiscorrectasatMay2015,butissubjecttochangeascontentisreviewedandupdated.

Key dates

2 Find the right degree for you

3 Why study education at Griffith

4 Undergraduate education degrees

6 Professional experience placements

10 Postgraduate education degrees

11 How to apply for an undergraduate degree

20 How to apply for a postgraduate degree

24 Scholarships

26 Go global

27 Student services and support

28 Griffith Honours College

30 Griffith Sports College

31 Our campuses

32 Student life

34 Student accommodation

36 University terms explained

38 Take the next step

40 Legend

Abbreviations and symbols used throughout this guide:

G = Gold Coast L = Logan M = Mt Gravatt N = Nathan S = South Bank O = Online

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 F = Full-time study

P = Part-time study 3F/6P = 3 years full-time,

6 years part-time X = External available GPA = Grade Point Average

All GPAs in this publication are on a seven-point grading scale N/A = Not applicable

More detailed explanations of terms are on pages 38–39.

This degree is new in 2016 This degree can be studied online

Key dates

Applications

QTAC applications for 2016 admissions open 4 August 2015

UAC applications for 2016 admissions open 5 August 2015

Scholarship applications open (closing dates vary) mid-July 2015 Queensland Conservatorium audition applications due 17 August 2015 Queensland Conservatorium auditions 28 September – 8 October 2015

QTAC and UAC on time applications due 30 September 2015

Queensland Conservatorium QTAC and UAC applications due 30 September 2015

2016 GAMSAT registration opens November 2015

Application closing dates vary for postgraduate degrees.

To check the closing date for your chosen degree, visit griffith.edu.au

Griffith University events

Experience Days, Year 12 students May 2015

Griffith University Open Day, Gold Coast 26 July 2015 Griffith University Open Day, Nathan and South Bank 9 August 2015

Visit griffith.edu.au/futurestudents for information about events for specific degrees held on-campus throughout the year.

Tertiary expos

Reinvent Your Career Expo 21–22 March 2015

Gold Coast Careers Expo 7 May 2015

Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo 29–30 May 2015

TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) 18–19 July 2015

Visit griffith.edu.au/futurestudents for more information about application dates and events.

2016 Griffith University semester dates

Orientation Week, Semester 1 22–26 February 2016

Semester 1 29 February – 22 June 2016

Orientation Week, Semester 2 18–22 July 2016

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3 Find the right degree for you

Future students website

Find out more about your study and entry options, including pathways, scholarships and bonus entry schemes, along with information about financing your study, support services and getting into Griffith.

griffith.edu.au/futurestudents

Open Days

At Open Day, you’ll get a taste of student life, experience our campuses, learn more about our comprehensive range of degrees and meet the people who teach them.

Gold Coast—26 July 2015

Nathan and South Bank—9 August 2015

griffith.edu.au/openday

Degree and career finder

Explore our comprehensive range of degrees online. 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.

griffith.edu.au/degree-career-finder

Future Students Centre

Contact our admissions team at any time to discuss your study questions.

Phone: 1800 677 728 (toll free)

Email: [email protected] griffith.edu.au/ask-us

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griffith.edu.au/education

Why study education

at Griffith?

Flexibility and choice

Weofferauniqueandextensivesuiteof

qualificationsandspecialisationsthatwill

leadyoutoexcitingnewopportunities.

Studychoicesincludeearlychildhood

education,primary,juniorsecondary,

secondary,adultandvocationaleducation,

specialeducation,andcontemporaryand

appliedtheatre.Ifyoualreadyhaveadegree,

youcanqualifytoteachinjust12months,

oraccelerateyourteachingcareerwitha

qualificationinahighdemandspecialistarea

in12months.Atthepostgraduatelevel

youcanalsochoosehow,whenandwhere

youstudy,allwiththefullsupportofour

award-winningstaff.

Powerful industry partnerships

You’llbenefitfromourstrongrelationshipswith

schoolsandindustrypartners,includingtwo

school-basedteachereducationcentresof

excellence.TheGriffithInstituteforEducational

Research(GIER)leadsresearchintomajor

issuesthatimpactonlearninginarapidly

changingworld.You’llhavetheopportunityto

engagewithexpertswhoaremovingeducation

forwardinpriorityareas,includingteaching

World leader in education

Griffith’sSchoolofEducationandProfessional

Studiesisamongtheworld’sleadingeducation

schools,rankedinthetop100worldwide.

Ourlecturersarealsorecognisedassomeof

thebestinAustralia,andhavebeenawarded

nationallyfortheirexcellenceinteaching.

You’llhavetheopportunitytoengagewith

expertswhoaremovingeducationforward

inpriorityareas,includingteachingliteracy

anddevelopingteachersasresearchers.

WehelpedprepareQueenslandschools

forthetransitionofYear7tohighschool

—oneofthebiggestchangesinsecondary

schooling.AtGriffith,you’lllearnfrom

theexpertswhotrulyleadtheway.

In-demand expertise

Wehavethehighestgraduatesuccessrates

inAustralia.Ourgraduatesareindemand

intheindependent,Catholicandstate

educationsystemsinQueensland,aswellas

internationally.Ourdegreesprepareyoufor

workbylinkingtheorywithpractice,andgive

theopportunitytodevelopyourteaching

skillsininterestinganddiverselocations.

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5 Asalearningdiversityteacherworkingwith

studentsfromYears8to10,education

graduateToddWinton’sroleinvolvesteaching

smallgroupclassesandtailoringlearning

experiencestosuitstudents’individual

educationalneeds.

‘MyGriffithdegreegavemetheconfidence

andexperiencewithavastrangeofteaching

practices,’hesaid.‘Italsohelpedmedevelop

arangeofappropriatepracticestoimprove

studentoutcomes,’hesaid.

Asforthefuture,Toddisparticularlyinterested

inseniortransitionplanning.

‘Iwanttoworkwithstudentstoensurethey

areprovidedwithasmanyopportunitiesto

leadsuccessfulandfulfillinglivesafterschool,’

hesaid.

‘Thisincludespreparingstudentswith

importantskillsandensuringtheyareready

tojointheworkforce.’

ToddiscurrentlystudyingaGraduate

CertificateinSpecialNeedsEducationwith

aviewtoenrollinginamastersdegree

atGriffith.

‘Throughout my study, I was

able to participate in many

different classroom contexts,

giving me a deeper insight

into the teaching profession.’

Todd Winton, education graduate

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What you’ll study

This practical and creative degree is designed for those who are committed and passionate about theatre, drama and performance work. You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, workshops and collaborative group work and engage in a range of drama projects.

Learning from industry professionals, you’ll gain skills in devising theatre, acting and performance development, directing, and staging major productions. You’ll gain an understanding of contemporary and historical theatre contexts and learn how to develop applied theatre projects for the community. An industry placement opportunity in your final year will further cement your practical experience.

You’ll perform in venues such as Metro Arts, the Judith Wright Centre and the Brisbane Powerhouse. Exchange opportunities with prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and more are also available.

Majors

You can choose to focus entirely on contemporary and applied theatre courses or take a major from a different field that will complement your theatre studies.

Career opportunities

Graduates have found careers in the theatre industry and beyond. Our graduates become performers, directors, writers, art administrators, production managers, film makers, festival directors, researchers, youth and community leaders. If you complete an initial teacher preparation program in secondary education drama, you will also be qualified to teach drama in school settings. Code C amp us D ur at io n St ar t Sem est er Prerequisites Cut-offs 2015 QTAC UAC QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary and Applied Theatre

223312 N/A M 3F 1 English(4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A

Louise Bezzina is the Director of Bleach* Festival, the largest arts and cultural festival on the Gold Coast. Louise credits her applied theatre degree with opening many doors into the arts industry. ‘It was a wonderful mix of practical training and theory, providing a fantastic foundation for my career. I particularly loved the range of artistic areas that I was able to engage and experiment with during my studies, allowing me to understand what areas of the theatre industry suited me most,’ she said.

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Undergraduate education degrees

What you’ll study

As a primary school teacher, you’ll bring the foundations of knowledge to young learners. You’ll learn about the key disciplines that underpin the national framework for learning and teaching and how to positively apply these to students from Prep to Year 6.

You’ll also study courses such as primary education, curriculum and education studies, and professional studies. You’ll develop your teaching skills in exciting and varied locations and complete an intensive internship, taking responsibility for planning, teaching and assessing students in a real school classroom.

Award majors

You may apply to study an award major in third and fourth years, providing you meet the academic requirements. You can choose from:

• Health and Physical Education (Gold Coast) • Junior Secondary (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast)

• Special Needs (Mt Gravatt): prepares you to work as a learning specialist for students with diverse needs in regular schools, and in settings such as special schools and education units.

Professional recognition

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

Career opportunities

You can complete your degree in just three and a half years, giving you a head start in your teaching career. You’ll find opportunities in Queensland public and private schools, in other states and overseas, or in education and training fields other than schools.

Code C amp us D ur at io n St ar t Sem est er Prerequisites Cut-offs 2015 QTAC UAC QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR

Bachelor of Primary Education

232112 283207 G 3.5F 1 English(4,SA),MathsA,B,orC(4,SA)_{andanAuthorityScience(4,SA)} AnytwounitsofEnglish(Band4 orhigher),MathematicsGeneral2, MathematicsorHSCMathematics Extension1orHSCMathematics Extension2(Band4orhigher), plusanytwounitsofscience (Band4orhigher) 13 71 69.05

261412 N/A L 3.5F 1 English(4,SA),MathsA,B,orC(4,SA)_{andanAuthorityScience(4,SA)} N/A 13 71 N/A

223112 N/A M 3.5F 1 English(4,SA),MathsA,B,orC(4,SA)_{andanAuthorityScience(4,SA)} N/A 13 71 N/A

Prep teacher and Griffith education graduate Kelly McBurnie was recently awarded a National Excellence in Teaching Award for Innovation for her work with prep children at St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly. As many of her students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, she offers individualised programs to cater for their different needs. ‘The education I received at Griffith University has established my career and set me on a course to effect change throughout the lives of others. Griffith is a true community of educators striving to achieve the very best outcomes for their students.’

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What you’ll study

This degree will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge for a career in two teaching areas of your choice at secondary level. You have the option to specialise in the high-demand areas of maths, science, and technology, or delve into the creative arena of graphics. You will undertake practicums in secondary schools and receive significant off-campus professional experience to develop your practical teaching skills and ensure that you become competent and confident in classroom teaching.

Teaching areas

You can select two of the following teaching areas: • Biology

• Chemistry (must be combined with Biology or Mathematics) • Design and Technology

• Graphics • Mathematics

• Physics (must be combined with Mathematics).

Professional recognition

Career opportunities

You can complete your degree in just three and a half years, giving you a head start in your teaching career. You’ll be qualified to work in public and private secondary schools, nationally and internationally, teaching your chosen subject areas.

Bachelor of Secondary Education

232262 283225 G 3.5F 1 English(4,SA),MathsA,BorC_(4,SA) AnytwounitsofEnglish(Band4 orhigher),MathematicsGeneral 2,Mathematics,HSCMathematics Extension1orHSCMathematics2 (Band4orhigher) 13 71 69.05 Note.StudentsselectingMathematicsasateachingfieldareadvisedthattheymusthavesuccessfullycompletedMathematicsBorC(orequivalent)at seniorlevel.ForstudentschoosingBiology,ChemistryorPhysicsasateachingfield,westronglyrecommendthattheyhavestudiedtherelevantscience courseatYear12levelorhigher.

Education graduate Lisa Stick always wanted to be a health and physical education teacher and

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Undergraduate education degrees

What you’ll study

This degree will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge for a career in two teaching areas of your choice at secondary level. You will undertake practicums in secondary schools and receive significant off-campus professional experience to develop your practical teaching skills and ensure that you become competent and confident in classroom teaching.

Teaching areas

You can select two of the following teaching areas: • Biology

• Chemistry (must be combined with Biology or Mathematics) • Computing

• Drama • English • Geography

• Health and Physical Education • History

• Mathematics

• Physics (must be combined with Mathematics) • Visual Arts.

Learning Support specialisation

You may choose to select one of the teaching areas available and complete a Learning Support specialisation, which gives you the specialist skills related to providing learning support across the curriculum to students with additional needs. You’ll graduate with one curriculum-related teaching area and also be qualified to advise secondary teachers in their planning and be able to teach in secondary special education settings.

Professional recognition

Career opportunities

You can complete your degree in just three and a half years, giving you a head start in your teaching career. You’ll be qualified to work in public and private secondary schools, nationally and internationally, teaching your chosen subject areas.

Bachelor of Secondary Education

223772 N/A M/N 3.5F 1 English(4,SA),MathsA,BorC

(4,SA) N/A 13 71 N/A

Note.StudentsselectingMathematicsasateachingfieldareadvisedthattheymusthavesuccessfullycompletedMathematicsBorC(orequivalent)at seniorlevel.ForstudentschoosingBiology,ChemistryorPhysicsasateachingfield,westronglyrecommendthattheyhavestudiedtherelevantscience courseatYear12levelorhigher.

Bachelor of Secondary Education Taneille Crase wants to help children achieve their sporting dreams. The award-winning athlete is a member of the Griffith Sports College and said health and physical education was her favourite subject in primary school. ‘Education is such an important part of our lives and I want to assist children achieve their personal aspirations. With my experience in the sporting field I feel like I have a lot to bring to the students,’ Taneille said.

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Professional experience

placements

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.

While many of our students are placed in local schools, some 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.

These 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,

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11 SpecialneedsteacherSoniaMoylesaidthe

specialistskillsandknowledgeshelearntin

Griffith’sMaster of Special Needs and

Intervention Education gaveherthe

confidencetoestablishanewearlychildhood

developmentprogram.

Soniaalsomentorspre-serviceteacherswith

theTeacherEducationCentreofExcellence,

andpresentsguestlecturesontechnology

intheclassroom.

‘Griffith’sflexibleonlinestudyenabledmeto

schedulearoundfull-timeworkandayoung

familywhilestillremainingconnectedtomy

cohortandlecturers.

Sonia Moyle, special needs education

‘My journey as an early

childhood specialist and

special educator has been

an experience of growth

and reflection from which

I have honed my craft to

provide best practice for my

students and their families.’

Thedegreeenabledmetoapplythepractical

theoryandpedagogyinmyday-to-daywork

inteachingstudentswithspecialneeds.’

Postgraduate

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Code Campus Duration Credit _points Start Entry requirements

Graduate Diploma of Education—Secondary

4138 QTACcode: 232152 G 1F/2P 80 Feb Completedbachelordegree(orequivalent)thatdoesnotleadtoteacherregistration withaminimumGPAofat4anddisciplinarystrengthsin2distinctiveteachingareas. Applicantsmusthavecompletedaquarteroftheirdegree(orotherstudies)inthe firstoftheirnominatedteachingarea.Thatis,thefirstteachingareamustincludea minimumof6coursesforseniorsecondary.Thesecondteachingareamustinclude anotherfourcoursesminimumforjuniorsecondary,or6coursesminimumfor seniorsecondary. ToqualifyfortheLearningSupportspecialistareaapplicantsmusthavecompleted subjectsinpsychology. Note.Ifyou’reaninternationalapplicant,orifyou’reanAustralianapplicantwith Englishasasecondlanguage,you’llneedtoprovideevidenceofastandardofEnglish languageproficiencyequivalenttoanoverallIELTSscoreof7.5(academic)withno scorebelow7inanyofthefourskillareas,andascoreofnolessthan8inspeaking andlistening.You’llalsoneedtomeetthecostofthistesting,andyourEnglishresults willneedtobenomorethantwoyearsold. 4137 QTACcode: 223222 M 1F/2P 80 Feb

Applications

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

What you’ll study

If 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 about 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 areas

You’ll need to be able to identify two of the following teaching areas: • Biology

• Business Education# • Chemistry • Computer Education • 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. #_{Available at the Gold Coast campus only.}

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 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 accreditation

Career opportunities

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

Initial teaching degrees

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Postgraduate education degrees

Applications

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

What you’ll study

This 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 accreditation

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

Career opportunities

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

Master of Teaching—Primary

5587 QTACcode: 223332 (M)/ 273205 (O)

M/O 1.5F* 160 (SummerJan-Feb

Semester) You’llneedabachelordegree(orequivalent)withaminimumGPAof4andsufficient knowledgetoaddresstherangeofrequiredteachingareasincluding:Arts,English, HealthandPhysicalEducation,Mathematics,Science,History,Geographyand Technology.FindoutmoreaboutthesekeylearningareasontheQueenslandStudies Authoritywebsiteatqsa.qld.edu.au Whilepriorrelevantprofessionalexperienceisanotanentryrequirement,applicants areencouragedtoincludeevidenceofanypreviousrelevantexperience. Note.Ifyou’reaninternationalapplicant,orifyou’reanAustralianapplicantwithEnglish asasecondlanguage,you’llneedtoprovideevidenceofastandardofEnglishlanguage proficiencyequivalenttoanoverallIELTSscoreof7.5(academic)withnoscorebelow7 inanyofthefourskillareas,andascoreofnolessthan8inspeakingandlistening. * Thisisanacceleratedprogramthatincludessummersemesterstudy.

Paul Robotham’s former IT career provided the perfect platform for his current role as a computer and business education teacher. Paul complemented his technological knowledge with teaching skills and practice by completing a Graduate Diploma of Education—Secondary. ‘In my previous career I produced software which was enjoyable on a personal level, but teaching brings many other rewards. Seeing others benefit from your teaching and young people’s enthusiasm for learning is inspiring. With teaching you can help others to succeed,’ he said.

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Master of Training and Development

5652 M* 2F/4P 160^ _Feb/Jul _{Bachelordegree}

* Internalstudyon-campusorexternalstudyoff-campus.

^_{Uponsuccessfulcompletionof40creditpointsfromrelevantcourses,youmayexitwithaGraduateCertificateinTrainingandDevelopment.}

What you’ll study

This 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 opportunities

You’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.

Initial teaching degrees

cont.

The profound experience of having a family member cope with intellectual impairment inspired Danielle Ward to pursue a Master of Autism Studies. She hoped to use her degree to strive for positive outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Danielle said there was an urgent need for greater knowledge and empathy regarding the social, communication and behavioural challenges facing people with developmental disabilities classed as ASDs. ‘With some form of autism diagnosed in one in every hundred people, it’s likely every teacher

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15 What you’ll study

These 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 opportunities

As 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.

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

3270 O 0.5F/1P 40 Feb/Jul

• BachelordegreeinanydisciplinewithaminimumGPAof4.5or

• Aqualificationleadingtoprofessionalregistration(e.g.,nursing)or

• 5yearsrelevantworkexperienceandcapacitytostudysuccessfullyata postgraduatelevel,includingcompetentoralandwrittencommunicationskills

Master of Autism Studies

5595 O* 1F 80 Feb/Jul GraduateCertificateinAutismStudieswithaminimumGPAof4.5

* Onlinestudywiththeoptionofone-dayon-campusintensivesforsomecourses.

Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education

3020 O 1P 40 Feb/Jul Bachelordegree(orequivalent).Full-timeteachingexperienceisdesirable.

Master of Special Needs and Intervention Education

5114 O 1F/2P 80 Feb/Jul GraduateCertificateinSpecialNeedsEducationorequivalentwithaminimum

GPAof4.5

What you’ll study

These 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 opportunities

You’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.

Specialist teaching degrees

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What you’ll study

If 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 opportunities

You’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.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

3327 O 1P 40 Feb/Jul BachelorofPrimaryEducationorequivalentteachereducationqualification

Amanda O’Sullivan is looking forward to her new position

What you’ll study

If 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 opportunities

As 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.

Graduate Certificate in Middle Years Education

3268 OUA 1P 40 Jan (Summer Semester) /Feb Anundergraduateteachingdegreeorequivalent

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17 Master of Education

5601 G/M* 1–1.5F/3P 120^ _Feb/Jul • BachelorofEducationdegreeoranequivalentteachereducationqualificationor • Bachelordegreeinanydisciplineandaminimum3yearsequivalentfull-time experienceinaleadershipormanagementpositioninaneducationalsettingor • Bachelordegreewithhonoursineducation†_or • Graduatecertificateorgraduatediplomaineducationorequivalent† Note.Theprogramconvenorwillconsideryourpriorqualificationandcurrent involvementineducationalsettingstodetermineeligibilityforentry. * Onlineandmixedmodestudy(combinationofon-campusandonline). ^_{Uponsuccessfulcompletionof40creditpointsfromrelevantcourses,youmayexitwithaGraduateCertificateinEducationStudies.} †_{Studentswillbeeligiblefor40creditpointsofadvancedstanding.}

What you’ll study

This 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.

Majors

Through 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 • Children, Childhood and Identity

• Youth, Digital Culture and New Learning.

Career opportunities

You 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.

Master of Education graduate Trang Thai credits her Griffith degree with giving her the knowledge and skills to be able to work in educational settings both in Australia and her home country of Vietnam. ‘I chose Griffith University because of its reputation and high ranking in education,’ she said. ‘I enjoyed studying at Griffith. My lecturers were fantastic and the support I received as an international student was excellent.’

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Master of Educational Studies

5668 M 2F/4P 160 Feb Bachelordegree

What you’ll study

This 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 opportunities

You’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.

Specialist teaching degrees

cont.

Associate Professor Leonie Rowan, from Griffith’s School of Education and Professional Studies, has been nationally recognised as one of Australia’s best teachers. Leonie was awarded a prestigious Teaching Excellence Award at the 2014 Australian Awards for University Teaching. Leonie was recognised for making

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19 Doctor of Education

6022 M/G/L* 3F/6P 240 Feb/Jul •BachelordegreewithatleastClassIIAHonours• Anequivalentqualification^_{/atleast3yearsprofessionalengagement,}or asdeterminedbytheDean,GriffithGraduateResearchSchool * Mixedmodestudy(combinationofon-campusandonline).

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What you’ll study

In this degree, you’ll 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’ll follow your own unique pathway of research-based study based on an area of professional interest. You’ll 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’ll also expand your understanding of the nature of educational work and its social and cultural significance. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared for specialised practice in teaching and managerial careers in education.

Career opportunities

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

Master of Education and Professional Studies in Research

5608 G/M 1F/2P 80 Feb/Jul • BachelordegreewithatleastClassIIBHonoursinarelateddisciplineor •PostgraduatequalificationwithaminimumGPAof5inarelateddiscipline You’llberequiredtofindasuitablesupervisorandhaveyourresearchprojectapproved byyoursupervisorandtheprogramconvenor.Ifyouneedhelpfindingasuitable supervisor,contacttheappropriateschooladviser.Theschooladviserwillassess andrecommendapplicationsforadmissionintothedegree,approveplansforcourses ofstudy,andactasyourcontactforconcernsandissuesthatarise.Theprogram convenorwillhavefinalapprovalforadmissionsintotheprogram.

What you’ll study

This 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 opportunities

Upon 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.

Research studies

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We offer a range of entry options

to suit students from a variety of

backgrounds. Admission to most

of our academic programs is

based on academic achievement in

formal education, or on experience

and other achievements.

This section outlines your options

and pathways.

You can apply for most of our undergraduate degrees through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). If you’re applying for degrees at the Gold Coast campus only, you have the option of applying through the New South Wales-based Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit QTAC at qtac.edu.au and UAC at uac.edu.au

Year 12 students

If you’re a current Year 12 student you can: • lodge an application via QTAC’s

online application service (for all Griffith campuses)

or

• apply via the UAC Apply service (Gold Coast campus degrees only). Queensland Year 12 students will receive the 2015–16 QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses through their school. New South Wales Year 12 students will receive the UAC 2016 Guide through their school, which includes Griffith degrees offered at the Gold Coast campus.

How to apply for an

undergraduate degree

Other applicants

Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents can apply online through either QTAC or UAC. New Zealand permanent residents apply as international students. The QTAC and UAC websites explain how to complete your application correctly and list the documentation you need.

For advice, please contact our Future Students Centre on 1800 677 728.

NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS

If you’ve already finished Year 12 and haven’t started to study a university degree, your admission will be based on your Year 12 results, whether Overall Position (OP) or the previous Tertiary Entrance score. If you completed Year 12 interstate, you’ll be assessed based on Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent. See also the alternative entry options on pages 21–22, or visit griffith.edu.au/futurestudents

APPLICANTS OVER 21

If you are 21 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, personal competencies assessment and Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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. You should first check for details of individual admission requirements at griffith.edu.au/degreefinder

If you’re applying from outside Australia with non-Australian qualifications, contact: Admissions Officer International Office Griffith University 170 Kessels Road Nathan Queensland 4111 Australia Telephone: +61 (0)7 3735 7200 (Brisbane) or +61 (0)7 5552 8819 (Gold Coast) Facsimile: +61 (0)7 3735 5280 Email: [email protected]

Bonus entry options

YEAR 12 BONUS ADMISSION

SCHEME

We 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 admission ranks for passing Maths C (or equivalent)

• two bonus admission ranks for passing a Language other than English (LOTE) • one bonus admission rank for passing an approved university level course

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You can receive a maximum of five bonus admission ranks from this scheme. Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science are excluded from the Bonus Admissions Scheme.

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

Find out more at

griffith.edu.au/futurestudents

GRIFFITH OP 1–6 GUARANTEE

If 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+. You don’t need to apply for the guarantee—you just need to complete your QTAC or UAC application. Prerequisites and additional entry requirements still apply, and there are some degrees not covered by the OP 1–6 Guarantee, including medical science, dental science, physiotherapy, midwifery, nutrition, and degrees at the Queensland Conservatorium.

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. To work out your rank, QTAC assesses 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.

Find out more at

griffith.edu.au/futurestudents

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

GOLD COAST AND LOGAN

CAMPUS PRIORITY

ACCESS SYSTEM

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, two Ranks or two ATARs when you apply for degrees at the Gold Coast and Logan campuses.

This scheme does not apply to entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science or the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science. You don’t need to apply for priority access—you just need to complete your QTAC or UAC application.

NATHAN AND MT GRAVATT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

SCHEME

If you live in Brisbane South, Brisbane West, Bayside, Moreton Bay Islands, Ipswich City, Logan City and Brisbane City (defined by postcode) and have not studied at university before, you’ll be given one OP band or two ATAR ranks when you apply for degrees at the Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses. This scheme does not apply for entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science, or any degrees at the Queensland Conservatorium or Queensland College of Art. You don’t need to apply separately for this scheme—you just need to complete your QTAC application.

Alternative entry options

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 [email protected] 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

CERTIFICATE IV IN ADULT

TERTIARY PREPARATION

The Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP), delivered by TAFE and various private providers, provides an alternative entry pathway to university for adults. The certificate is 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. CATP graduates are eligible to apply for direct entry to many Griffith degrees. To find out more, email [email protected]

CONTINUING EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

If you don’t achieve the OP or Rank that you need to study your choice of undergraduate degree, 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.

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QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

If 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 the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT). Located at the Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses, QIBT offers diplomas that include courses of a comparable nature to some of our bachelor degrees. As a QIBT student, you’ll have access to Griffith University facilities, including 24/7 computer labs, the Griffith library, on-campus accommodation and our sport and recreational facilities. After successfully completing a QIBT 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 programs.

For more information on credit entitlement from your QIBT diploma and to find out how long it will take to complete the degree of your choice, email [email protected] QIBT is an accredited higher education provider, which provides eligible students access to the Australian Government loan scheme, FEE-HELP, to pay tuition fees. Visit qibt.qld.edu.au to find out more.

UNI-START

The Uni-Start scheme gives bonus ranks to school leavers and non school-leavers who are educationally and financially disadvantaged to assist them in gaining admission to the program of their choice. All Uni-Start applicants will be considered for a range of scholarships. See page 26 of this guide for scholarship information.

OPEN UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA

In conjunction with Open Universities Australia (OUA), we offer distance studies in arts, business, communication, and criminology and criminal justice. OUA entry requirements enable anyone to study a degree, while offering greater flexibility in structure through the wide range of courses available.

We also offer Commonwealth supported places (CSP) through OUA in the: • Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Communication • Bachelor of Criminology and

Criminal Justice.

After completing and passing four OUA courses or equivalent (with a minimum GPA of 4), you can apply for a CSP place. Visit griffith.edu.au/oua or phone +61 (0)7 3382 1999 to find out more.

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. Successful students are eligible 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.

Application options

CREDIT

You’ll be granted credit towards your degree for approved prior learning for relevant studies (or other demonstrated learning achievement) completed in the previous 10 years.

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

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 [email protected] to request deferment. For both QTAC and UAC, approval of deferment is automatic for approved degrees and will be confirmed

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23 Pathways to university study

There are several ways to enter university, as well as various pathway options available as you progress through your studies. More information on pathways can be found at griffith.edu.au/pathways

IhaveanOP/Rank/ATARand meetentryrequirements ApplythroughQTAC/UAC Offertostudyat GriffithUniversity Idon’thavean OP/Rank/ATAR IhaveanOP/Rank/ATAR butdon’tmeetentry requirements Completeadiplomaortertiary preparationprogramthrough auniversity,QIBT,TAFEor otherprivateprovider Directentry Completenecessarybridging courseorpathwayprogram

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How to apply for a

postgraduate degree

Coursework degrees

If you are considered a domestic student applying for a coursework degree, you can apply directly to Griffith via our website. Visit griffith.edu.au/postgraduate/apply to apply.

APPLICATION DUE DATES

AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry requirements and closing dates for applications vary between degrees, so please make sure you check the details for your chosen degree at griffith.edu.au/degree-career-finder. Please note that where specific degree qualifications are listed as entry requirements, degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to a recognised Australian bachelor-level degree.

You can also contact the program convenor, as listed on the programs and courses entry for your degree, or contact the Griffith Future Students Centre on 1800 677 728 for assistance with your application and clarification of admission requirements.

ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS

Once your application has been assessed, you’ll be notified of the outcome by email. The assessment of your application is carried out under the framework of the Postgraduate qualifications (AQF Level 8 & 9) Policy. Find out more at griffith.edu.au/policylibrary

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

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 in a Griffith University award program. To find out more, visit griffith.edu.au/credit or email [email protected]

Higher degrees by research

Finding the right supervisor with the expertise that fits your research project is an important step when applying for a higher degree by research. You’re advised to make contact with a Griffith University supervisor before you submit your application so that you can establish availability of supervision and discuss your research topic or interests.

Visit research-hub.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. Alternatively, visit griffith.edu.au/research/ research-expertise to find a potential supervisor across a comprehensive range of research programs, centres and institutes. Both domestic and international students can apply for a higher degree by research directly to Griffith via our website. Visit griffith.edu.au/hdr/apply-now to apply online.

There is program-specific application information that applies to specific research degree programs. Visit griffith.edu.au/ hdr/apply-now for specific application

International students

APPLYING FOR A COURSEWORK

DEGREE IN AUSTRALIA

If you’re an international student, you can apply for postgraduate coursework degrees through Griffith International. An international postgraduate study guide is available specifically for international students. Information on how to apply is available at griffith.edu.au/international/ study-at-griffith Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61 (0)7 3735 6425 Facsimile: +61 (0)7 3735 6646

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

REQUIREMENTS

If you’re an international or domestic applicant and English is not your first language you will be required to meet the following English language requirements to be considered eligible for admission to the University’s postgraduate programs: • a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL

(Test of English as a Foreign Language); or

• an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no score less than 19); • a minimum overall band score of

6.5 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with no sub-score of less than 6.0; or

• no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Rating); or

• a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE); or

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25 Postgraduate study options

Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma

Use your bachelor degree as a pathway to building specialised knowledge in a new or existing discipline or professional area. Take the next step towards a masters degree and expand your career options.

Duration:

Graduate Certificate—6 months full-time or 1 year part-time Graduate Diploma—1–2 years full-time or 2–4 years part-time

Masters by coursework or extended masters

Give your career a real advantage and become an expert in your field. Build on your bachelors degree knowledge or develop knowledge and skills in another discipline through a coursework masters degree. Graduates have advanced knowledge for professional practice.

Duration:

Coursework: 1–2 years full-time or 2–4 years part-time Extended: 3–4 years full-time or 4–8 years part-time

I HAVE A BACHELOR DEGREE

Yourpathwaytoexpanding

yourqualificationsinaneworrelated discipline.Buildonexistingskillsand knowledgeorswitchcareerdirection.

Graduate Certificate

Use your extensive work experience as a foundation and study four courses (subjects) to complete a graduate certificate in as little as one semester. It’s a qualification in its own right, or you can use it as a pathway to a masters degree.

Duration:

6 months full-time or one year part-time

I HAVE FIVE YEARS OR MORE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wevalueyourexperience. Evenifyouhaven’tstudied atuniversitybefore,youmaystill bequalifiedforpostgraduatestudy.

I HAVE A BACHELOR

DEGREE WITH HONOURS

OR POSTGRADUATE

QUALIFICATIONS

Ifyou’vecompletedanhonoursyear aspartofyourundergraduatestudies, completedagraduatecertificatewith aminimumGPAof5,orcompleted advancedpostgraduatestudiesthat includedaresearchcomponent,youmay beeligibletofurtheryourcareerwitha higherdegreebyresearch. Masters by research

Fulfil your dream to carry out a significant piece of supervised research and present advanced findings in a thesis.

Duration:

1–2 years full-time with part-time options

PhD (Doctorate)

A PhD challenges you to develop original knowledge in a chosen field through advanced research and preparation of a thesis of original findings.

Duration:

3–4 years full-time with part-time options

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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 (for high-level athletes). We also offer some scholarships specifically to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Whether you’re starting new in 2016, 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.

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

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.

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27 Enrich and diversify your

degree with an overseas study

experience. 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.

Go global

You can spend from one week to one year overseas with opportunities such as student exchanges, faculty-led study tours, overseas industrial experiences and internships, volunteering programs, and international conferences and workshops. With over 250 partners in over 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 [email protected]

For Caitlin Low, traveling to Cambodia with classmates for part of her studies was an incredible experience. ‘We learned so much about ourselves and about the different culture and history while volunteering in a medical centre, school and orphanage. It was an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait for the next adventure!’

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.

Chelsea Riewoldt says participating in the exchange program at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark was the most fulfilling and exciting semester of her studies. ‘Exchange allowed me to build life-long friendships, develop global connections and experience an entirely new culture. Since returning from exchange I have become more independent, inter-culturally competent and I’ve improved my understanding and awareness of other cultures. I would highly recommend exchange and Copenhagen Business School to any students who want to embark on a life- changing semester, which they will never forget.’