Certificate
Not sure what you want to study at university? This Undergraduate Certificate is for you. It is structured to allow you to choose between a range of different courses, setting you on a path to continue your studies in your choice between nine of our most popular Bachelor degrees.
This is how it works: You complete four courses, one of which is Foundations of Mathematics. The remaining three courses include one each in business, the arts and information technology. For each area, you get to choose between two courses, so you can tailor your certificate to your interests.
This Certificate is ideal if you want to get a primer in tertiary study. There is no commitment beyond four courses and you get a qualification that is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). If you like the experience, the courses you studied can be credited towards one of the following Bachelor degrees:
This program is designed for students without an undergraduate degree to develop skills in Science, Technology, English and Mathematics, for vocational development and as pathway to a bachelor degree. As a student, you will learn in a tertiary setting in classrooms led by our experienced tutors and lecturers. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and find out what it's like to study a Bachelor degree at university.
This program is available to Domestic students only.
To be eligible for admission to the Undergraduate Certificate in STEM Foundations, an applicant must have successfully completed Year 12 with a minimum ATAR of 57* with an assumed knowledge of English.
*If you do not meet the minimum ATAR specified, please contact us on 1800 677 728 to discuss your personalised pathway to Griffith.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
This Undergraduate Certificate may assist you to secure an entry level role in a business, marketing, science and the arts. It's designed to provide you with a pathway to further study in a range of Bachelor degrees.
Before deciding which degree to study, you can explore a host of different careers and their required qualifications on the Australian Government Job Outlook website.
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.
To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).
Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.
Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.
For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.
Apply for admission through QTACSelection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.
Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement.
Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.
Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.
Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Note: Applicants are not permitted to defer an offer. Should you be unable to accept an offer, you must re-apply for entry in the following year.
A summary of the student profile for this program can be found on the QTAC website for Gold Coast | Nathan. The Rank profile is located on the Student Profile tab.