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Griffith College isn’t your plan B it’s your smart, supported way into second year.
Our diplomas are the first step to uni and will have you on par with your friends in no time.
You’ll study real uni subjects, on campus, with academic support built in before transitioning into your dream degree with credit.
Griffith College isn’t “less than” uni – it’s your stepping stone into it.
“I knew that I would enjoy my classes as I had such an interest in psychology at school, but this exceeded my expectations.
My teachers were really interested in the topics; they created an environment where there was a lot of healthy class discussion. I was always really excited to come to class.”
Sarah H, Diploma of Social and Psychological Sciences Graduate
We have a fantastic team of experienced Student Learning Advisors who are always on hand to provide you with the support you might need to assist with your studies, including;
Current students can book a face-to-face or online appointment via the Digital Campus with one of our Student Learning Advisors.
Student Counsellors with experience in specific aspects of emotional wellbeing are available to offer guidance and support on any aspect of life that might be affecting your academic journey.
Current students can book for a virtual or face-to-face appointment with our Student Counsellors via online booking. Make an appointment for support with welfare and wellbeing issues including:
Your Program Convenor oversees your entire Diploma program and is a key contact for program-related guidance and support. You can reach out to them for help with:
In addition to small, interactive classroom sessions, all Griffith College lecturers and tutors offer weekly consultation hours.
If you have questions or need support with course content, your lecturer or tutor is the best person to speak with. Consultations are held on campus and are typically available for one hour per week per class.
Small class sizes mean you’ll quickly get to know your peers and build lasting friendships.
Our campus hosts regular social events, alongside workshops and opportunities designed to grow your employment skills and prepare you for future career success.
Complete our unique course designed to build the skills and language needed for success at university including: analytical and critical thinking, citation and referencing, research and reading literature critically.
Connect with Student Learning Advisors, Student Counsellors and academic staff for personalised support throughout your studies. These dedicated support roles can assist with academic and wellbeing support to ensure you’re staying on-track.
By championing small classes over large auditoriums, academic staff can provide you with far more personal support, and help you overcome challenges as they arise. Whether you study on-campus or online, all classes are delivered live with a focus on engagement and collaboration.
HOW DO I PROGRESS TO GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY?
When you apply for the Diploma of Social and Psychological Sciences you will also indicate your choice of bachelor program.
You will receive one packaged offer for both programs.
Once you graduate from the diploma, Griffith University will be in touch with information for your to enrol into you next bachelor courses.
We host information sessions to help with your transition to Griffith University.
WHAT WILL MY CLASSES LOOK LIKE?
Rather than big lecture halls with a couple of hundred students, you will be in small classes of about 30
At university, your study is broken into lectures and tutorials. Tutorials, or tutes, are not usually led by the professor that delivered the lecture, but by other teaching staff or post graduate students.
Here at Griffith College all your course content will be delivered in one “learning experience” by the same teacher for that course or subject.
Yes, the Diploma of Social and Psychological Science is available online. You will attend one live, online workshop per week and need to dedicate time to prepare for this workshop.
We want your online study experience to be collaborative and engaging and encourage discussion and involvement in workshops.
I DON’T HAVE AN ATAR, WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
There’s no need for an ATAR with Griffith College.
We just look to see you completed year 12, which can mean you received your Queensland Certificate of Education, completed a Certificate III or higher as part of your year 12 studies, or if you don’t meet that criteria we can look at your individual subjects studied and help you with some options.
If you are not an ATAR student you can apply directly, if you are an ATAR student you will still need to register with QTAC to receive your ATAR.
You should plan to dedicate approximately 10 hours per course per week, including joining workshops, completing reading and activities, as well as working on assignments and study.
Additional time may be required during assessment periods.
HOW LONG WILL THE DIPLOMA TAKE TO COMPLETE?
To complete the program, you must successfully complete eight courses. The duration of your studies depends on the academic load you choose:
I’M A BIT WORRIED ABOUT STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY, WHAT HELP IS THERE?
Everything we do is aimed at helping students get into and prepared for their university studies. Rest assured we are here to help you succeed. Here is just some of the support we offer:
Tafe and other private providers teach certificates through to diplomas under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) framework. They are designed to provide practical skills for employment.
Griffith College offers higher education or undergraduate diplomas that mirror the first year of a bachelor degree. With us, you are studying the same subjects as you would in the first year of the degree, so when you progress to university you will be prepared academically for the level of study.
You also get the support to learn how to be a uni student with us –how to research, study and write at a university level.
Your end rank will be higher with us than with a VET qualification.
Finally, you know exactly what credit you will gain into the degree with us, and can package an offer up to move straight in.