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Maybe you travelled. Maybe you worked. Maybe you did start uni but need a re-set.
Taking some time between high school and university studies can be a great thing, especially when you find Griffith College and the help you need to get back to speed and on-course for your dream degree.
Unlock your potential in the dynamic and ever-expanding world of business. Choose from a large selection of business majors, or open the door to communication, political science and commerce degrees.
This program provides a solid grounding in criminology and criminal justice, law, political science, psychology and sociology. Start your degree in criminology, law or explore dual degree options.
If you love being creative and problem solving, the Diploma of Design is a perfect way to develop the knowledge and skills to kickstart your career. Unlock degrees in design, animation, architecture and film, screen and media production.
The Diploma of Educational Studies is a game changer for anyone who needs to meet additional entry requirements for a teaching degree
Learn the key skills and central concepts of engineering, before progressing to an engineering honours degree This program can also link students to industrial design and aviation.
The Diploma of Health Care is your pathway to study a Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University. The prefect academic start to the Bachelor of Nursing and your career as a registered nurse.
This program provides a good grounding in the many disciplines that exist within the field of health science. Open the door for degrees in biomedical science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacy, medical laboratory science and more.
This diploma is structured to provide a broad understanding of all aspects of information technology. A perfect start to an in-demand degree and career in cyber security, computer science or informational technology.
Unlock a world of career opportunities on a truly global scale.
Dive into the world of natural and physical sciences, chemistry, biology, genetics and environmental science. Get your studies started in marine biology, forensics, environmental or data science degrees.
This program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills for further study in psychology, counselling, human services and social work. Unlock entry into dual degrees that bring two interests together.
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.
Studying a STEM program? Core Maths Skills will assist you to develop and/or refresh the fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills required for success before moving onto further maths and science study in your diploma and bachelor programs.
Student Learning Advisors can offer personalised support to assist with your studies, including; assignment consultations, creating a study structure, developing specific academic skills, managing changes to your study circumstances.
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.
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.
All programs, whether on-campus or online, are delivered via live workshops and learning experiences with a focus on engagement and collaboration with academic staff and your peers.
“Griffith College was such a good experience for me considering I didn’t study an ATAR when I was in high school. This was a fresh start.
There were times I felt that I didn’t understand things but my teachers were really helpful and it made it fun. I knew early on this was where I needed to be to make uni and teaching happen.”
Ashlinn, Diploma of Educational Studies Graduate
HOW DO I PROGRESS TO GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY?
When you apply you will select both your diploma and the bachelor you want to progress into. You will receive one offer that covers both programs and includes anything you need to know or conditions related to your progression.
Once you graduate from the degree, Griffith University will be in touch with information to enrol in your bachelor. We also host information sessions to help with your transition across.
I DON’T HAVE AN ATAR, WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
There’s no need for an ATAR with Griffith College. This can mean that you never studied an ATAR pathway at school, of that your ATAR wasn’t what you were expecting.
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.
Apply directly via our application portal: StudyLink. All you will need to apply is a copy of your year 12 certificate, VET qualification or any partial university study and a copy of your passport, birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate or your permanent Australian visa.
It will normally take two business days to receive an offer to study with the College.
There are three intakes a year: March, July and October. Most programs have Trimester 1 (March) and Trimester 2 (July) intake each year.
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. This allows for a better ratio of students to teachers and means that there is consistency with how you’re being taught.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE MY DIPLOMA?
In most cases your study can be completed in two trimesters (or 8 months). Programs that require an extra maths subject to help you understand future course content can be completed in three trimesters (12 months).
The duration of your studies will depend on the course load you wish to take. As an example to complete eight courses you can choose to study four courses each trimester for two trimesters. Or you could choose to study three in the first two and two in your third trimester, this is still considered a full time course load, so it’s just based on your preference or it may be determined by when you want to start your bachelor.
If you want to study part time, that is fine too!
I’M A BIT WORRIED ABOUT STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY, WHAT HELP IS THERE?
Everything we do is about 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: