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2019 UNDERGRADUATE study guide Contents
Welcome to Griffith 02
Why choose Griffith? 03 Ranked in the Industry connections 06 top 3% worldwide Kick start your career 08
Global opportunities 10 Scholarships 12 Australia’s most Griffith Honours College 13 awarded teachers
Top reasons to study law at Griffith 14 Law degrees 15 Rated 5 stars for Double degrees 18 student experience Double degrees with law 20
Griffith Sports College 30
Griffith College 32 Globally connected
Support to help you succeed 33 How to apply 34 Industry focused Key dates 40
Campuses 41 50,000 students
Legend Campuses 5 campuses G = Gold Coast L = Logan M = Mt Gravatt N = Nathan O = Online S = South Bank 200,000 graduates X = External
Applications information QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre UAC = Universities Admissions Centre (NSW-based) OP = Overall Position ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank In this guide, the ATAR is listed only for those degrees offered through UAC N/A = not applicable CP = credit points GPA = Grade Point Average All GPAs in this publication are on a seven-point grading scale
Important note All information is correct as at February 2018, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated. Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au for the most up-to-date information.
Cover image: Bianca Fernandez, Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) 01
At Griffith, Welcome
we believe in, to strive for and Griffith celebrate the Remarkable. Cameron McEvoy Olympian Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) student
Welcome to Griffith
Griffith was created to be a different kind Since we started teaching, we’ve been of university, and we know success often deeply connected to the Asian region, comes from being an exception to the norm socially conscious and environmentally aware. —challenging convention, adapting and Ranking in the top 3% of universities globally, innovating, creating bold new trends and we offer future-focused degrees that are pioneering solutions ahead of their time. developed in consultation with industry, based on cutting-edge research, and taught by Australia’s most awarded teachers.
02 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Why choose Griffith?
We’re known for our high-impact research, outstanding student experience, commitment 03 to social justice and welcoming environment. Why choose Griffith?
Study in a world-class Learn from the best Five stars for environment educational experience Australia’s top teachers In 2017, Griffith was awarded multiple five Ranked in the top At Griffith, you’ll learn from some of the star ratings from the Good Universities 3% worldwide best teachers in the country. Three of Guide, an independent guide to Australian With highly awarded teaching staff, our teachers have been named Australian higher education. These include five stars expert researchers, a comprehensive University Teacher of the Year. In the last for: overall educational experience, staff, suite of degrees spanning all disciplines, five years, our teachers have won more teaching quality, student support, learning and outstanding campus facilities, Australian Government awards, citations resources and skills development. Griffith is a world-class university. and fellowships than any other university*. In three of the largest and most credible Since 2012, we have won: Researchers at world university rankings, we’re ranked the cutting edge in the top 300—placing us in the top • two Australian University Teacher of We regularly work with government, 3% worldwide. the Year awards • seven awards for Teaching Excellence industry and the community to find practical • Times HE World University Rankings: • three awards for Programs that solutions to some of the biggest problems 251–300 Enhance Learning facing the world today, including climate • US News Best Global Universities: 265 • 34 Citations for Outstanding change adaptation, chronic disease and • University Ranking by Academic Contributions to Student Learning crime prevention. Our degrees are informed Performance: 296 • seven National Teaching Fellowships. by this cutting-edge research, which means that students gain the latest knowledge, * Based on Learning and Teaching results from the learning alongside people making history Young and ambitious Department of Education and Training. in a wide range of specialist research fields. In university terms, Griffith is young—we started teaching just over 40 years ago. Being a young university means we have the freedom to respect tradition without being restricted by it, which gives us the flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students, industry and the community. And we’ve got the numbers to back this up—we ranked 32nd in the 2018 QS University Rankings: Top 50 Under 50 and 35th in the 2017 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
Griffith teachers have won more national awards and citations than any other university in Australia in the last five years. Three Griffith teachers, including Brydie-Leigh Bartleet (pictured above) have been named Australian University Teacher of the Year. We believe in the potential for all people to be remarkable—to be courageous, to capture opportunity, to make a difference and change the future forever.
Get the knowledge Take control of your study Get the support you need that matters Trimester academic calendar We support you in multiple ways: Innovative degrees At Griffith, we teach across three 12-week Scholarships Our future-focused degrees are designed trimesters, rather than two semesters, to prepare you for new opportunities in a each year. Our trimester system offers you Check if there is assistance for you fast-changing world. more flexibility and control, with the option (see page 12) to pace your study to suit your needs, or Travel abroad to study and learn We’re constantly innovating, and have fast track your degree and get a head start introduced Australia’s first degrees in a on your career. See page 10 wide range of important areas, including: Griffith Sports College Asian studies, environmental science, Foundation first year forensic science, aviation, Australian If you are a high-achieving sport student Your first year of study is foundational Indigenous arts and dental technology. (see page 30) and it’s a great time to get to know the students you’ll be studying alongside for Griffith Honours College Work opportunities and most of your degree. industry placements If you are a high-achieving academic student (see page 13) Griffith students put what they learn Be part of an in the classroom into practice, with the Griffith College opportunity for industry experience exceptional community If you need a different pathway to included in many of our degrees. With more than 200,000 graduates, university (see page 32) Depending on what you study, you could Griffith offers you a passport to a learn through work placements, overseas worldwide network of opportunity. General support fieldtrips or industry projects for real Our graduates can be found in every field For counselling services, international clients. See page 16 for details. of endeavour, from leading politicians to students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait gold-medal winning athletes, and gifted Islander students, and students with Global connections musicians to groundbreaking medical disabilities (see page 33) and overseas study researchers. Across the globe, Griffith Our degrees have an international focus, graduates are using their skills, knowledge preparing you for work almost anywhere and passion to make remarkable in the world. What’s more, at Griffith contributions to the world around them. you’ll have the opportunity to enrich and diversify your degree with an overseas study experience or by learning a language. See page 10 for details.
‘Griffith provided me with the foundations to build a long and prosperous career filled with highlights that I never thought possible.’
04 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Career success 05
Matthew Williams was named a finalist in the Lawyers Why choose Griffith? Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards. As one of ten finalists in the category of dispute resolution he was humbled to be the only Gold Coast based finalist in a nation-wide competition. A solicitor in the Federal and High Court of Australia, Matthew attributes his career success to Griffith’s practical learning experiences and being taught by lecturers leading in their respective fields. ‘The relationships that I established with staff and colleagues, who are now also among Queensland’s leading lawyers, have been invaluable to my career progression.’ Matthew’s career in law has also unlocked other opportunities. ‘I have recently opened a restaurant/bar in Southport with a group of lawyers, accountants and business people,’ he said. ‘We are excited by the opportunity to work together in shaping our city.’ Matthew is currently a Senior Associate at HW Litigation, Vice President of the Southport Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Gold Coast District Law Association and Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association.
Matthew Williams Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Finance) Industry connections
Griffith offers a range of amazing learning opportunities through our industry connections.
You’ll put what you learn in the Industry connections and Careers and classroom into practice and careers from day one employment events graduate with valuable contacts At Griffith Law School, we help connect A range of industry events and networking and the skills, knowledge and you to the right people from the start. Our functions throughout the year gives you experience employers want. orientation program will introduce you to the opportunity to meet professionals Griffith Law School emphasises the profession on day one of your studies. and potential employers from the field skills and real-life experience You’ll have the opportunity to hear advice you hope to enter. At the annual Meet from the first year, so you from representatives of the Judiciary, the Profession event, Griffith Law School graduate with the perfect mix the Queensland Law Society and the Bar students can network with a cross of theory and practice to Association of Queensland. Our graduates, section of Queensland’s legal community maximise your employment drawn from private practice as barristers, and gain insights from notable keynote prospects and make your mark law firms and community legal centres, speakers. Previous speakers have included at the end of your degree. will explain the career pathways that are Queensland’s Chief Justice Catherine open to you and how to make the most of Holmes, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd your study. You’ll also get the chance to ask and Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey. Relevant degrees and lawyers and barristers what it takes to get industry teachers the career you want. Our Industry Engagement Officer Griffith maintains strong links with industry gives career advice to students and to ensure we develop and deliver relevant promotes employment opportunities courses based on the latest trends and Griffith Legal Clinic partners and career development activities employer demand. When you study with Griffith helped pioneer clinical legal throughout the year. The Griffith Law Griffith, you’ll gain insights from industry education in Queensland, paving the Students’ Association (Gold Coast) professionals and learn from teachers way for practical learning experiences to and Griffith University Law Society and guest lecturers with extensive be embedded into law degrees. We’ve (Brisbane) host regular seminars on industry experience. maintained our diverse clinical options applying for clerkships with law firms. through successful partnerships and You will hear from Human Resources You’ll have the the opportunity to hear collaborations with dozens of external managers and partners about what it what esteemed judges have to say in organisations, ranging from the top end takes to stand out in your interview. person during Griffith Law School’s of town to community legal centres that week-long Judge in Residence program. rely on volunteers. Griffith has decades of Enhance your profile in your industry Griffith Law School graduates play an experience and research into managing the before you graduate and give yourself important role in shaping the lives of needs and expectations of both our clinical the best chance of success. our students too, through professional partners and our students. As a result, Events are listed at griffith.edu.au/ mentoring programs and preparing our we’ve unlocked unparalleled opportunities careers-employment students for domestic and international to work on real cases and policy issues, mooting competitions, such as the under the supervision of practising lawyers Willem C. Vis International Commercial to learn how the law works. Arbitration Moot and the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition. ‘My time at Griffith Law School was instrumental in building my skills and the understanding needed for my role as President of Women Lawyers Association of Queensland.’ 06 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Career 07 foundations Industry Completing a law degree at Griffith established the foundation for the relationships that Cassandra Heilbronn now enjoys in her flourishing legal career. connections A Senior Associate at MinterElllison, Cassandra is making her mark in insurance and corporate law while retaining close ties with Griffith Law School. ‘Griffith’s environment was encouraging and helped shape my view on how we can progress the legal profession, particularly for women in law. My time at Griffith Law School was instrumental in building my skills and the understanding needed for my role as President of Women Lawyers Association of Queensland’.
Cassandra Heilbronn Bachelor of Laws Kick start your career
At Griffith, you don’t need to wait until you graduate to get started on your career.
Mentoring Student Associations The Innocence Project Mentoring is an important part of Griffith Law School has two very active The Innocence Project is a pro bono project learning at Griffith. Depending on your student associations—Griffith University that brings together lawyers, academics study area, you may be able to find Law Society at Nathan and the Griffith and Griffith law students to work to free a mentor to support and guide your Law Students Association at the Gold innocent people who have been wrongly career development. Coast. These student associations convicted in Australia. Students work support law students in all aspects of under the guidance of academics and The Griffith Industry Mentoring Program their academic, personal and professional the instruction of legal practitioners can support your career development development through creativity, from the firm Nyst Legal. and improve your chances of landing a job inclusiveness and integrity. when you graduate by connecting you to industry professionals around the world. From an annual Law Ball to a mentorship eCareerCoach Our mentors will help you gain a deeper program that connects first year students Our eCareerCoach portal connects understanding of your study area, and with older students, our student law students with alumni, industry experts connect you to a world of opportunity. associations help ensure that no matter and resources to give them confidence as where Griffith law students are based they enter their chosen career. Coaches The Griffith Law School offers mentoring they are well connected to both their peers ‘meet’ students online or in person to for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and industry opportunities. Visit guls.org share tips and advice on career choices, students by putting them in touch with and griffithlsa.org.au career pathways and the realities of work. legal professionals from Corrs Chambers The eCareerCoach program also provides Westgarth to help develop career goals a forum for graduates to coach and mentor and understand the opportunities and each other for career enhancement. support that is available.
‘It struck me that Griffith Law School was out to achieve something very different from other law schools... it allows you to embrace the law as a means for improving society and contribute to achieving better outcomes for everybody.’
08 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Remarkable outcomes 09 Griffith graduate Christopher Flynn’s legal expertise has seen him provide advice to government and private clients in more yourKick start career than 50 countries. Chris is now partner at top tier Sydney-based law firm Gilbert + Tobin, renowned for their significant focus on social justice. Chris has played a lead role in some of the country’s recent most high-profile cases, including heading the legal team responsible for the successful release of journalist Peter Greste, who was detained in Egypt for 400 days, and supporting the counsel assisting in the Chan and Sukumaran capital punishment cases. ‘While studying at Griffith, it struck me that Griffith Law School was out to achieve something very different from other law schools. The subjects were different, the course structure was different, the students were different and even the staff were different. Little did I know at the time, that in the great vehicle for change that is the law, we were learning about the vehicle’s engine, while my friends at other universities were looking at the dashboard. It became abundantly clear when I started to practice law that legal problems don’t easily fit into the tightly structured subject groupings of traditional law schools, and the education I had at Griffith Law School allows you to embrace the law as a means for improving society and making a contribution towards achieving better outcomes for everybody,’ Chris said.
Chris Flynn Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Commerce Global opportunities
Enrich and diversify your degree with an international learning experience.
Study overseas Learn in the field Griffith law students have developed a strong, supportive network to mentor and Challenge yourself, impress potential At Griffith, we offer a range of flexible train students for state and national legal employers, learn a new language, make and innovative international field trips, competitions. Griffith teams have won lasting international connections, expand study tours and global internships that the prestigious Kirby Moot in the past and your cultural horizons, and discover get you out of the classroom and into were finalists in the 2016 competition. amazing places. Through our Global the field. Each year, law students compete They have also won the QUT Torts Law Mobility program, we offer a variety for coveted spots on international Moot and the Administrative Appeals of global learning experiences to mooting teams, where they learn how Tribunal’s Negotiating Outcomes on diversify your degree and enhance to write a formal document outlining Time competition. your graduate outcomes. their arguments and are trained in the oral presentation of those arguments As a Griffith student, you may have the at annual competitions including: Griffith Mates opportunity to spend as little as one week, Griffith Mates is a vibrant team of current or as long as one year, participating in • Willem C Vis International Australian and international students who an overseas program as a part of your Commercial Arbitration Moot— speak around 30 different languages. The study. Across more than 50 countries, Successful Vis students travel to either team welcomes thousands of international the following opportunities are available Hong Kong or Vienna, where they can students each year, helping them adjust to eligible students: display their legal skills and compete against teams from prestigious law to university life in Australia through a • trimester, winter and summer exchange schools across the globe. Griffith law range of community events and activities. • global internships students consistently perform well in Griffith Mates is a great way to practice • international volunteering international mooting competitions your English, make new friends and find • overseas short courses and were the last Australian law school your way around campus. Find out more • academic-led study tours and field trips standing in the 2017 Vienna Vis Moot, and get involved at griffith.edu.au/mates • clinical placements finishing in the top 16 out of 340 teams. • research practicums • Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Add a language • overseas conferences and workshops. Competition—Jessup moot students to your degree complete in national elimination rounds, At Griffith, you can learn a language while More information with the Australian final held in the you’re studying overseas on exchange, Find out if you’re eligible, how to apply, High Court. or study a language through the Diploma where you can go and what financial of Languages, which you can undertake assistance is available at alongside any bachelor degree. griffith.edu.au/go-global
‘As a Griffith Law School student, you have the opportunity to work side by side with leading industry mentors such as academics, entrepreneurs and innovators.’
10 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide International 11 representative Global Griffith Law School student Courtney Rickersey was a finalist in the 2017 Lawyers Weekly
Women in Law Awards, in the category of opportunities Law Student of the Year. Courtney has always been interested in law and how people are shaped by the boundaries that law places on society. As part of her degree, she represented Griffith at the international clinic, Law Without Walls (LWOW), and was part of the overall winning team for her social biographical video app concept, Vide. Vide aimed to increase access to justice and humanise the sentencing process by building empathy between the judge and defendant. ‘I had the opportunity to travel to Madrid, Spain for the LWOW kick-off and to Miami, USA for the ConPosium—all as part of my studies,’ she said.
Courtney Rickersey Bachelor of Laws with Distinction (Graduate Entry) Scholarships
One of our scholarships could help you achieve your dreams. They are some of the most rewarding and supportive in Australia and make studying at university easier.
Griffith University law students are Find a scholarship for you frequently awarded the prestigious Scholarships: 600+ Whether you’re starting new in 2019, New Colombo Plan scholarship to study returning after a break, or continuing Type: Academic, at leading universities in Japan, Hong Kong your studies, there may be a scholarship accommodation, equity, and China. The scholarships, awarded by that’s right for you. First Peoples, sport the Australian Government, recognise high-achieving students who show a Our website has a filter that will help Total value: $40 million+ commitment to their community and match you to the right scholarship. You potential as a future leader, and are worth Covers: University fees, can apply for and receive more than one up to $67,000. Two of the six Griffith scholarship. To find out how to apply, and living expenses students awarded the 2018 scholarship for more details about scholarships, visit were Griffith law students. griffith.edu.au/scholarships or email [email protected] Each year Griffith University School leavers who want to study law and its partners provide more and have an outstanding academic record If you are an international student than $40 million in direct with demonstrated leadership in their studying high school in Australia, financial support to help new and community are encouraged to apply for visit griffith.edu.au/ the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship which continuing students successfully international-scholarships or email includes membership of the Griffith complete their degrees. [email protected] Honours College. Griffith Honours College for scholarship information. With more than 600 scholarships available law students have been given remarkable Make sure you check the closing to cover tuition fees, education and opportunities during their studies dates carefully, as these vary between living expenses, it is very worthwhile including attending former President scholarships. Most scholarships are investigating whether you might qualify Barack Obama’s historic address during open mid-July for study in 2019. to receive one. the Brisbane G20 summit.
Elizabeth Dowrie was the proud recipient of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship that allowed her to study at China’s Tsinghua University for a semester, along with interning with an international law firm. ‘Gaining this international perspective on my studies has been invaluable for my career,’ she said. ‘I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support, network and opportunities I’ve had at Griffith. The opportunity to study overseas, collaborate internationally on papers and intern has allowed me to achieve my goals and obtain a graduate position as a Judge’s Associate in the Court of Queensland.’
Elizabeth Dowrie Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations
12 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Griffith Honours College
An extracurricular program for high-achieving students. 13 Griffith Honours College
If you’re a high-achieving • gain a global perspective by studying • have a score of OP 1–3 (or equivalent student, the Griffith Honours and participating in events or working ATAR). If you have exceptional personal College can help you reach your overseas for a few weeks, months or achievement and expect an OP of full potential. a year 4–6 (or equivalent ATAR) you are also • lead and support local, national and encouraged to apply. You’ll have opportunities to enrich international community events your university study with mentoring, • be recognised as a high-achieving How to apply international experiences, leadership roles student in the Griffith community. and community engagement activities. To apply to the Griffith Honours College, you need to complete the combined Deans’ The Griffith Honours College produces Eligibility Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship/Sir Samuel highly sought-after graduates with Applications to the Griffith Honours Griffith Scholarship application. Successful the specialist knowledge and broad College are open to school leavers and applicants for the Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith management skills needed to become chief non-school leavers who are undertaking and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships are executive officers, researchers, educators, their first undergraduate degree. automatically given membership to the creators and community leaders. International students meeting the Griffith Honours College. criteria can also apply. Applications open on Friday 20 July 2018. Benefits To be eligible you must: As a Griffith Honours College student, You can apply online at griffith.edu.au/ you will: • have Griffith University as a preference griffith-honours-college or email on your QTAC or UAC application and [email protected] • take part in regular one-on-one for more information. sessions with a mentor who’ll guide you through university and help you achieve your career goals
New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholar and Honours College student Nicholas McLean has a dream to forge a career as a government relations specialist in the Asia Pacific region. As part of his NCP program, Nicholas travelled to China where he studied cross- cultural and border negotiations at the Peking University School of Transnational Law. ‘As a Griffith Honours College student there are a wealth of opportunities for academic, leadership and extracurricular development. Further, the sense of community at Griffith is fantastic.’
Nicholas McLean Bachelor of Laws/Diploma of Languages (Mandarin) Top reasons to study law at Griffith griffith.edu.au/law
Experience 1 Study among 2 Be in 3 the best demand law beyond the classroom When you study law at Griffith, Griffith Law School graduates We equip you to deal with you’re studying among the world’s are making their mark in a variety contemporary issues through a best. Griffith is the highest ranked of sectors and are in demand in perfect balance of legal theory Queensland university for law in Australia and internationally. We and practice, right from your first the 2017 Academic Rankings of have strong graduate outcomes year of study. You’ll gain extensive World Universities, and ranked and our graduates are employed practical experience through in the top 100 worldwide. Law in Australia’s top law firms. moots, court visits, industry at Griffith was also awarded Our law degrees equip you with networking, and legal clinics. five-stars for overall educational in-depth knowledge of legal The Griffith Legal Clinic program experience and student support principles, plus the practical skills offers one of the broadest ranges by the Good Universities Guide to pave the way to a rewarding of clinical options in Australia. 2018, so you can be confident legal career. You’ll also have the You’ll have an opportunity to you’ll not only get the best legal opportunity to network with a engage in legal practice, policy work education, but you’ll be supported cross-section of Queensland’s and community legal education with on your journey. You’ll learn from legal community at regular our wide-ranging clinic partners. award-winning teachers, who events. Throughout your degree, You’ll gain hands-on experience have been recognised nationally our industry liaison and graduate in a structured environment, and internationally for their placement officer will help you working with real clients and cases. outstanding work, and join the identify your career goals and ranks of successful Griffith law provide you with the resources graduates—including recent essential to graduate success. Australian Young Lawyer of the Gain an Year, Kara Cook and Australia’s 4 international Youth Representative to the United perspective Nations for 2016, Chris Eigeland. At Griffith Law School, we are committed to social justice and believe in law as a powerful instrument of change. You’ll be equipped with knowledge of the world beyond our borders. Through courses in global law, exchanges to partner universities in North America, Europe or Asia, ‘My time studying at Griffith and opportunities to participate in international competitions, you’ll University was instrumental graduate with valuable international experience and a global perspective, in preparing me for my career to help create change both locally as a lawyer at MinterEllison.’ and internationally. Alana Ryzner Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
14 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Law
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws 15 4F/8P Assumed: any two units 231862 283220 G 1 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 3F* of English Our degrees 4F/8P 227162 N/A N 1 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A 3F*
Bachelor of Laws (graduate entry)
Non-law bachelor degree or 236002 N/A G 2–3F^ 1 equivalent with a minimum N/A N/A 93 N/A GPA of 4 on a 7-point scale Non-law bachelor degree or 227212 N/A N 2–3F^ 1 equivalent with a minimum N/A N/A 93 N/A GPA of 4 on a 7-point scale
* You may choose to fast-track your four-year Bachelor of Laws degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as three years. ^ You may choose to fast-track your three-year Bachelor of Laws (graduate entry) degree, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as two years.
What you’ll study You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of We also offer five Canadian law courses legal principles and practice, while also for students seeking admission to practice When you study with the university that is learning essential legal skills in areas such in Canada. ranked #1 for law in Queensland†, you’ll be as negotiation, critical analysis of law, prepared to tackle the unique challenges written and oral advocacy and legal You’ll have access to practical experience of our modern, high-tech, globalised writing. You’ll study all courses required from your first year of study, through society. We’ll give you the progressive for admission to legal practice. moots, court visits, and industry practical experience, support, international networking. You’ll also have the opportunity opportunities, networks and theory to shape You can also choose from a range of to gain hands-on experience in a structured your ideal legal career and make your mark— exciting electives across five areas: global environment, working with real clients whether that’s in traditional law or beyond. law and governance; law and commerce; and cases through the Griffith legal clinic environment and social justice; theories and program. Griffith offers one of the broadest We are committed to social justice and contexts of law; and clinical and professional range of legal clinics in Australia. You can believe in law as a powerful instrument of legal practice, which includes clinical engage in legal practice, policy work and change, so you’ll not only understand the courses that emphasise practical legal community legal education with our wide law, but have the knowledge and skills to skills, insights and experience. range of clinic partners. challenge it.
† QS World University Subject Rankings.
An Associate Lawyer in the Dispute Resolution team at MinterEllison, Alana Ryzner worked as a Brand Protection Officer for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She also worked closely with the embedded team resolving commercial legal disputes for the Games. ‘Through my studies I had the opportunity to learn from top academics in the legal industry who incorporated practical assessments with the theoretical components so we could develop skills such as client interviewing and mooting as part of the learning experience. My time studying at Griffith University was instrumental in preparing me for my career as a lawyer at MinterEllison.’
Alana Ryzner Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Griffith Law School legal clinics include: Honours The Griffith Law School Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also accepted for entry into the High-achieving students will have the • Advanced Family Law: assist people legal profession in Canada’s common option to complete their final year of with family law issues at Caxton law provinces, when accompanied by study at honours level, and will submit Legal Centre a Certificate of Qualification from the a thesis demonstrating advanced, • Minter Ellison Internship Clinic: National Committee on Accreditation independent and original research assist with work undertaken by the (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies in an area they’re passionate about. property division of Canada. You will need to complete the Undertaking honours can advance your • The Innocence Project: work under five Canadian Law courses offered as knowledge in a specialist area of law, build supervision to review cases where a electives as part of your degree to help valuable research skills, and enhance your person is claiming wrongful conviction you prepare for the NCA exams. • Social Justice Lawyering: work employment opportunities. You’ll also with LawRight, a not-for-profit which qualify to undertake a higher degree by coordinates pro bono legal services research. High-achieving students who Career opportunities for individuals and community groups do not wish to undertake honours can This degree opens up a range of career in Queensland still graduate ‘with distinction’ on the opportunities within and beyond the legal • Refugee Law and Policy Clinic: basis of a high grade point average. environment. After gaining professional work one day per week during semester recognition, you’ll be prepared for a career for the Refugee and Immigration Professional recognition as a solicitor or barrister. Your degree could Legal Service also pave the way for work as a lawyer in a The Griffith Law School Bachelor of • Street Law: provide engaging law firm or large Australian or international Laws (LLB) degree satisfies the academic community legal education tailored corporation, a policymaker or law reformer requirements for admission to legal to meet the interests of high working in the government or community practice. Completing your LLB is the school students sector, a human rights defender, or for a first step towards being admitted as a • Community Lawyering Clinic: work non-legal career as a journalist, politician, legal practitioner. To be admitted, you one day per week during semester at investment banker or management must undertake additional legal training the Gold Coast Community Legal Clinic. consultant. You could find opportunities and meet the requirements of the Legal • Malaysian International Experience: in areas such as academia, administration, Practitioners Admissions Board in the Students cover Malaysian law with banking, finance, industrial relations, Australian state or territory in which management and marketing. visits to parliament and law firms, and you are going to work. run community legal education with women prisoners and children at risk, with the University of Indonesia.
You can also opt for an individual placement in a variety of legal environments through our Trimester ‘Griffith University helped me learn the in Practice course. skill of critical thinking and provided me with practical tools which have helped in every job I’ve worked in since graduating.’
Bachelor of Laws graduate Meaghan Scanlon was recently appointed to the role of Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development, making her the youngest woman to ever sit in Queensland parliament. Meaghan grew up on the Gold Coast, where her mum and dad owned a small business. ‘I chose to study at Griffith because I was lucky enough to be able to receive a world-class education in my home town. I was raised to believe that everyone deserves a good education and equal opportunity.’ After completing her degree, Meaghan went on to work as a solicitor and then a political advisor to a Federal Labor Senator.
Meaghan Scanlon Bachelor of Laws
16 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Outstanding lecturer Child rights lawyer and Griffith Law School lecturer Kate van Doore was recognised at the prestigious 2017 Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Awards after more than a year working to increase awareness about orphanage child trafficking in developing countries. Kate’s part 17 in the ongoing fight against orphanage trafficking had its origins with Forget Me Our degrees Not, a non-governmental organisation she co-founded with a focus on rescue and reunification of children from orphanages. The unique combination of her work in defining and establishing orphanage trafficking as a trafficking act, and her direct experience with children trafficked into institutional care in Nepal and Uganda have made Kate one of the clearest and most powerful voices on this issue. ‘Advocacy is a huge part of my life,’ she said. ‘People all over the world are working on this issue, and it’s fantastic to be able to work with them.’
Kate van Doore Griffith Law School graduate and lecturer Double degrees
Double your degree, multiply your opportunities.
Griffith double degrees Why choose a How does it work? combine industry-related areas double degree? When you study a double degree, you’ll to prepare you for opportunities • Follow your passion—study complete the two degrees at the same in a fast-changing world. what you love along with a time, usually over five or six years, saving You can choose to combine two degrees professional qualification. you time and money. As a double degree from related fields to become a specialist, • Gain two qualifications—graduate graduate, you’ll receive two degree or degrees from different areas of with the skills to work across certificates—one for each qualification. interest to broaden your options. different fields. With our extensive range of study areas, • Expand your network—find more Final year capstone course you’re bound to find a combination that’s opportunities with a diverse network In your final year of study, you’ll complete right for you. of valuable contacts. a capstone course that will bring together • Develop a unique skill set—combine the knowledge and skills you’ve gained in two areas of study and gain an edge in each component of your double degree. the job market. • Improve your employment Hands-on industry outcomes—increase your chances experience of landing a job.* Our double degrees are structured to include industry internships and work * Graduate Careers Australia found in 2015 that double degree graduates are more likely to get placements, so you’ll make practical a job than single degree graduates. connections within and between each of your areas of study.
‘I truly believe that I have received a world-class legal education at Griffith University.’
Mikayla Kuhne is a lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth working in the firm’s Intellectual Property, Technology and Competition team. She also provides pro bono legal advice to disadvantaged clients through LawRight. ‘I truly believe that I have received a world-class legal education at Griffith University and every day I get the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge gained through my time at university into practice and help my clients achieve their goals,’ she said. ‘I am particularly grateful for the opportunities given to me by Griffith Law School, including awarding me the Kearney International Law Scholarship, that enabled me to undertake studies at the University of Oxford.’
Mikayla Kuhne Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
18 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Remarkable entrepreneur Chris Eigeland is an entrepreneur, international lawyer and Australia’s 2016 Youth Representative to the United Nations. He is the co-founder and director of GO1, an online learning technology start-up with over 80 staff members across Australia, Silicon Valley 19 and South East Asia. GO1 cumulatively teaches over 500,000 people around the world and was labelled as one of the most innovative in its field when it made Double degrees the Disrupt 100 list in 2016. Chris launched GO1 just one year after graduating from Griffith. While he was still a student, Chris founded The Schoolbag, a social enterprise that distributes tens-of-thousands of primary education materials for children in Haiti, Vietnam and South Africa. An ambassador for the international leadership network One Young World, Chris has been recognised as a ‘Global Shaper’ by the World Economic Forum. A passionate speaker, Chris is a regular presenter at global forums such as the G20 on innovation and global challenges.
Chris Eigeland Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) /Bachelor of Arts Double degrees with law
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Assumed: any two units 231762 283502 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English
227402 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Majors Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also accepted for entry into the legal If you want to play a legal role within the For the arts component, you’ll have the profession in Canada’s common law arts or the influential media industry, this option to choose a major and develop provinces, when accompanied by a double degree will suit you. You’ll learn specialist expertise in contemporary fields Certificate of Qualification from the about contemporary culture and society, such as journalism, public relations, security National Committee on Accreditation media and the arts, and languages and studies or criminal justice. Or, you can study (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies cultures. You’ll team this with the legal skills more traditional fields such as sociology, of Canada. You will need to complete the and knowledge needed for a career in law. history and literary studies. See page 15 for five Canadian Law courses offered as a detailed description of the law component. On graduation, you may choose to pursue a electives as part of your law degree to legal career, combine your skills to work as a help you prepare for the NCA exams. specialist media or arts lawyer, or use your Professional recognition arts qualification to take advantage of a Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the Career opportunities wide spectrum of career opportunities. first step towards being admitted as a legal Your dual qualifications will prepare you practitioner. To be admitted, you must for a career in legal practice, specialising undertake additional legal training and meet in media or arts law, other areas of law, the requirements of the Legal Practitioners or in the arts, media organisations, Board in the Australian state or territory in business or government. which you are going to work.
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies
227912 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Professional recognition You will need to complete the five Canadian Law courses offered as electives as part of You’ll develop a broad perspective on Asia’s Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the your law degree to help you prepare for the political, economic and cultural environment, first step towards being admitted as a NCA exams. teamed with specialist legal skills. In the legal practitioner. To be admitted, you must Asian studies component, you’ll gain valuable undertake additional legal training and meet knowledge and understanding of Australia’s the requirements of the Legal Practitioners Career opportunities Asian neighbours and undertake Asian Board in the Australian state or territory in This exciting and contemporary offering is language studies in Chinese, Indonesian, which you are going to work. tailor-made for what many are describing as Japanese or Korean. In the law component, ‘the Asian century’. Your dual qualifications Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also you’ll gain an understanding of law, legal will prepare you for a career in legal practice, accepted for entry into the legal profession systems and ethics. in the public sector and private enterprise in Canada’s common law provinces, throughout the Asia–Pacific region. See page 15 for a detailed description when accompanied by a Certificate of of the law component. Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
20 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide International law expert Women’s rights and international law expert Associate Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (pictured middle) was nominated as an Agenda Setter award finalist for the NAB Women’s Leadership Awards for her involvement with G20. As the Australian representative to the Women 20 (W20) engagement group with a mission 21 to promote gender-inclusive economic growth, she has formulated concrete recommendations Double degrees to advance gender equality in G20 negotiations. She has represented Australia at W20 Turkey and W20 China and in 2017 sat on the panel with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel (pictured right) at the W20 Summit in Berlin. Susan is currently an Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the Griffith Law School. ‘My research on women’s rights is grounded in the women’s movement in Australia and the region. I want my work to be useful, and to generate ideas for advocacy. It is a privilege to make sure the experience of women and girls surviving conflict and building peace is recorded, analysed, and above all, celebrated.’
Susan Harris-Rimmer Associate Professor
©W20 Germany/Martin Funck CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units 231712 283503 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English
227602 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study • Logistics and Supply Chain Management You will need to complete the five Canadian Law courses offered as electives as part of With this double degree, you’ll develop • Management your law degree to help you prepare for the an understanding of the fundamentals • Marketing NCA exams. of business and specialised legal skills. • Real Estate and Property Development • Sport Management As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to help Depending on your business major, you may • Sustainable Enterprise organisations make crucial decisions that can also be eligible for admission into one or • Tourism Management affect their success. In the law component, more of these professional bodies: you’ll focus on core areas of legal practice See page 15 for a detailed description of and crucial legal knowledge. You will have the law component. • Australian Human Resources Institute the opportunity to gain practical legal skills, • Australian Marketing Institute insights and experience through clinical • Chartered Institute of Purchasing courses. In the business component, you’ll Professional recognition and Supply. learn about core business concepts before Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the focusing on your chosen major. first step towards being admitted as a legal Career opportunities practitioner. To be admitted, you must undertake additional legal training and meet The corporate world values graduates in Majors the requirements of the Legal Practitioners law and business very highly. As a graduate, In the business component, you’ll focus Board in the Australian state or territory in you’ll have knowledge and skills in two on your chosen business major from your which you are going to work. disciplines that are in strong demand across second year. Business majors include: the private and public sectors. You’ll be Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also prepared for a career in professional legal • Asian Business accepted for entry into the legal profession practice, commerce and industry, human • Employment Relations in Canada’s common law provinces, resources, marketing, management, or the • Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment when accompanied by a Certificate of public service. • Event Management Qualification from the National Committee • Human Resource Management on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation • International Business of Law Societies of Canada.
Tanya Diessel was named Emergent Lawyer of the Year 2017 in the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Annual Awards, and was Gold Coast Young Citizen of the Year in 2016. As coordinating solicitor for the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre and Advice Bureau, Tanya Diessel works with nearly 60 students a year completing clinical placements. She says the benefit of undertaking clinical placements is the practical experience gained. ‘Getting practical exposure you don’t get through text books or lectures can open your eyes to the different ways you can use a law degree to help people rather than just make money.’ Tanya will be a baton bearer for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 and was selected for her work with the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre and service to the community. Tanya Diessel Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
22 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
Assumed: any two units of 231782 283504 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 English 227152 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A 23 * You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years. Double degrees What you’ll study Professional recognition Depending on your commerce major, you may be eligible for admission into one or You’ll develop an understanding of law and Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the more of these professional bodies: commerce, learning about the complex first step towards being admitted as a legal relationship between legal and commercial practitioner. To be admitted, you must • CPA Australia business practices specific to the major undertake additional legal training and meet • Financial Planning Association you choose. In the law component, you’ll the requirements of the Legal Practitioners of Australia study courses required for admission to Board in the Australian state or territory in • The Economic Society of Australia legal practice. You’ll develop knowledge which you are going to work. (Queensland) Inc. of the core areas of legal practice and gain the critical skills lawyers need. You’ll Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also also have the opportunity to gain hands- accepted for entry into the legal profession Career opportunities on experience through clinical practice in Canada’s common law provinces, You’ll be prepared for a career in professional electives. In the commerce component, when accompanied by a Certificate of legal practice, commerce and industry or the you’ll learn about core commerce concepts Qualification from the National Committee public service. before focusing on your chosen major. on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
Majors You will need to complete the five Canadian In the commerce component, you’ll focus Law courses offered as electives as part of on your chosen commerce major from your your law degree to help you prepare for the second year. Commerce majors include NCA exams. Accounting, Economics, Finance and Financial Planning. See page 15 for a detailed description of the law component.
Griffith student Myles Bayliss, the recipient of the Law Council of Australia’s 2017 Forsyth/Pose Scholarship for his essay on a Universal Basic Income, has always wanted to be a lawyer. ‘I was inspired to come to Griffith and study law because of the Innocence Project and the story of Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter,’ he says. ‘I decided to study a double degree to increase my career prospects and commerce seemed to be the most suited to my interests and with the most flexibility. I really enjoy studying at Griffith, there’s many great teachers and lots of opportunities including mooting.’
Myles Bayliss Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Assumed: any two units 236012 283505 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English
227202 N/A M/N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities Criminology deals with the causes of crime Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the With a Bachelor of Laws you will be and the treatment of criminals, making first step towards being admitted as a legal prepared for a career as a solicitor or it highly beneficial to criminal lawyers. practitioner. To be admitted, you must barrister, after gaining professional Criminology draws on insights from many undertake additional legal training and meet recognition, along with many other options. fields of study, including psychology, law, the requirements of the Legal Practitioners The Bachelor of Criminology will offer sociology, politics and social work. In this Board in the Australian state or territory in you opportunities in policing and security, double degree, you’ll develop the academic which you are going to work. intelligence, probation and parole, child and professional knowledge, along with protection, crime analysis, courts and justice the analytical and practical skills, you’ll Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also services, crime prevention and regulatory need for a professional career in law, accepted for entry into the legal profession agencies. You will be prepared for a career criminology and criminal justice. You’ll also in Canada’s common law provinces, in areas such as law enforcement, working gain an understanding of the complex when accompanied by a Certificate of directly with offenders in welfare and environments in which crime occurs and Qualification from the National Committee counselling roles, and in criminological the changing nature of legal responses. on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation research and policy roles. You can of Law Societies of Canada. You will need also find opportunities in business and See page 15 for a detailed description to complete the five Canadian Law courses government and in areas such as academia, of the law component. offered as electives as part of your law administration, banking, finance, industrial degree to help you prepare for the relations, and management. NCA exams.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, you’ll be eligible to join the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology.
Law and criminology double degree student Matthew Sharp was awarded a New Colombo Plan Scholarship. He spent a semester at the University of Hong Kong and worked for the UN in Jakarta. ‘The New Colombo Plan was a fantastic opportunity to develop a unique perspective in law and criminology. I’ve established strong networks in both Hong Kong and Jakarta that will remain throughout my career,’ he said. ‘My experiences have increased my interest not only in criminology and law but in justice and security.’ Matthew served for six years in the Australian army before studying law at Griffith. He co-founded the Australian Student Veterans Association to help ex-service personnel of the Australian Defence Force transition into higher education through support, advocacy and mentoring.
Matthew Sharp Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
24 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations
Assumed: any two units 231772 283506 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English 227302 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A 25 * You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years. Double degrees What you’ll study In the government and international Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is relations component, you will learn about also accepted for entry into the legal Combining government and international political institutions and processes, business- profession in Canada’s common law relations with law will help you develop government relations, and foreign policy provinces, when accompanied by a a solid understanding of the world we and globalisation. In your first year, you will Certificate of Qualification from the live in. You’ll learn about the forces that develop your understanding of politics and National Committee on Accreditation shape politics, public administration international relations. In your second and (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies and international affairs. third years, you will expand this knowledge of Canada. You will need to complete the In the law component, you’ll undertake and complete either a parliamentary five Canadian Law courses offered as core courses necessary for admission to internship or a work placement. electives as part of your law degree to practice, as well as have an opportunity help you prepare for the NCA exams. to study elective courses in areas such Professional recognition as professional legal practice and clinics, Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the Career opportunities global and international law, law and first step towards being admitted as a You’ll be prepared for a career in the legal commerce, theories of law, and social legal practitioner. To be admitted, you profession, with a special interest in public justice and the environment. You’ll also must undertake additional legal training law or international issues. You’ll also find develop interdisciplinary understandings and meet the requirements of the Legal employment in areas such as diplomacy, of law and legal work. See page 15 for a Practitioners Board in the Australian state strategic analysis or trade relations, in detailed description of the law component. or territory in which you are going to work. international aid and non-government As a graduate, you may also be eligible organisations, or in businesses with for membership of the Institute of Public overseas profiles. Administration Australia.
After many years of working in a variety of jobs and raising a family, Benita Richmond (left) decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. ‘Eventually I found I reached a point in the industry where a lack of tertiary qualifications was holding me back from progressing to more senior roles.’ As her children grew older Benita decided to follow her passion and put to use her critical thinking and problem solving skills. Having left school at a young age, she gained entrance via the Special Tertiary Admission Test and has since excelled in her studies and was part of the wining team at the 2017 Budapest Vis Pre-Moot. Benita now mentors other alternative-pathway students to follow their dreams. Benita Richmond Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Business
Assumed: any two units 231742 283507 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English
227142 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study In the international business component, You will need to complete the five you’ll learn about the culture and business Canadian Law courses offered as electives If you’re keen to gain legal qualifications practices of Australia’s international as part of your law degree to help you and work in an international context, then trading partners and develop an prepare for the NCA exams. this combined degree will suit you. It will appreciation of the social, cultural and be particularly useful if you want to work political dimensions of global business. for an Australian company, organisation Career opportunities or legal firm operating globally, or for You’ll be equipped to act as an advisor to, an international company. As well as Professional recognition or to take a key role within, corporations developing law and business knowledge, Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the engaged in international trade in Australia you’ll gain skills in marketing, trade analysis first step towards being admitted as a and overseas. and international finance. legal practitioner. To be admitted, you must undertake additional legal training In the law component, you’ll study and meet the requirements of the Legal courses required for admission to legal Practitioners Board in the Australian state practice. You’ll develop an understanding or territory in which you are going to work. of the core areas of legal practice and gain critical skills. You’ll also have the Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also opportunity to gain hands-on experience accepted for entry into the legal profession through clinical practice electives. in Canada’s common law provinces, See page 15 for a detailed description when accompanied by a Certificate of of the law component. Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
Awarded the Lawyers Weekly Real Estate Partner of the Year two years in a row (2016–2017), Nikki Robinson is well recognised as one of Australia’s leading property lawyers for her expertise in property, commercial and infrastructure projects. As National Practice Group Leader of the award-winning real estate team at Clayton Utz, she has played a lead role in some of Australia’s most high-profile urban renewal projects including the $10 billion Barangaroo project. Nikki also upholds Clayton Utz’s pro bono and charity initiatives. ‘My studies at Griffith provided me with the springboard for what has been a successful and incredibly rewarding career in the law,’ she said. ‘Griffith University gave me the great belief that to succeed, you must stay true to your values.’
Nikki Robinson Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of International Business
26 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Assumed: any two units 231732 283508 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75 of English 227182 N/A M/N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A 27 * You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years. Double degrees What you’ll study See page 15 for a detailed description of Program accreditation the law component. Combining law with psychological science The Bachelor of Psychological Science is will give you a unique skill set that will accredited by the Australian Psychology prepare you for work either in the Professional recognition Accreditation Council (APAC). community sector or in commerce and Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the As a psychological science graduate, industry. You’ll also develop analytical, first step towards being admitted as a you can choose to undertake a further research and communication skills. legal practitioner. To be admitted, you year of study (honours or postgraduate must undertake additional legal training In the psychological science component, study) making you eligible for associate and meet the requirements of the Legal you’ll learn how to apply psychological membership of the Australian Psychological Practitioners Board in the Australian state theories to topics such as thinking and Society and general provisional registration, or territory in which you are going to work. perceiving, motivation, stress, health, with probationary conditions, as a criminal activity, and group behaviour. Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is psychologist in Queensland with the also accepted for entry into the legal Psychology Board of Australia. You’ll also learn how to evaluate and profession in Canada’s common law understand tests that measure intellectual, provinces, when accompanied by a behavioural and emotional states. You’ll Career opportunities Certificate of Qualification from the develop interpersonal and communication You’ll be prepared for work in National Committee on Accreditation skills and learn about the principles of community legal centres or in other (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies counselling and core areas of psychology. support organisations and in business of Canada. You will need to complete the You’ll learn how to help people with organisations. You’ll also be well positioned five Canadian Law courses offered as personal, health, vocational and to seek a career in forensic psychology. electives as part of your law degree to social difficulties. help you prepare for the NCA exams. You’ll undertake a professional practice placement to enhance your skills. Visit griffith.edu.au/health/ placement-essentials for details.
Emily O’Hagan is a founding partner of Wallace O’Hagan Lawyers, which has been listed in Doyle’s Guide to Queensland’s Leading Criminal Law Firms since the firm commenced. She has worked on some of Queensland’s most high profile criminal law proceedings in the last decade, including people smuggling matters and proceedings involving the vicious lawless association legislation. Emily was placed at a criminal defence firm as part of her studies. ‘This amazing opportunity gave me the chance to gain invaluable work experience and was the first step in a career in criminal law,’ she said. In 2017 Emily was recommended in the Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Queensland. Emily O’Hagan Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws
Assumed: any two units of English (4,SA) 236022 283501 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English, Mathematics 8 84 83.75 Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) General 2 or Mathematics English (4,SA) Assumed: Maths A or B (4,SA) 227132 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 N/A 8 84 N/A Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Professional recognition on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. You will need Environmental problems generally Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the to complete the five Canadian Law courses involve issues of science, technology, first step towards beIng admitted as a offered as electives as part of your law economics, law and human values. In legal practitioner. To be admitted, you degree to help you prepare for the this double degree, you’ll explore how must undertake additional legal training NCA exams. understanding these issues can help and meet the requirements of the Legal resolve environmental problems. Practitioners Board in the Australian state or territory in which you are going to work. Career opportunities See page 15 for a detailed description of You’ll be prepared for professional the law component. Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also practice in environmental and planning accepted for entry into the legal profession law, and careers in government, industry, in Canada’s common law provinces, environmental organisations and when accompanied by a Certificate of development companies. Qualification from the National Committee
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018 Start QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology/Bachelor of Laws
Assumed: any two units of English (4,SA) English; Mathematics or HSC Assumed: Maths B or C (4,SA) 233942 283333 G 5–5.5F* 1 Mathematics Extension 1 8 84 83.75 plus one of Biology, Chemistry or 2, plus one of Biology, or Physics (4,SA) Chemistry or Physics
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Board in the Australian state or territory Career opportunities in which you are going to work. You’ll develop legal skills and knowledge that After gaining professional recognition you’ll will enhance your career opportunities in the Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also be prepared for a career as a solicitor or pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related accepted for entry into the legal profession barrister and find opportunities in business industries, particularly in the specialist legal in Canada’s common law provinces, and government in many areas. You will areas of drug regulation, registration and when accompanied by a Certificate of be particularly well qualified to work patent protection. In the pharmacology and Qualification from the National Committee in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, toxicology component, you’ll learn about on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation nutraceutical and related industries, or in drugs and medicines, and how they act of Law Societies of Canada. You will need government agencies, in the areas of drug on the body. See page 15 for a detailed to complete the five Canadian Law courses registration, pharmaceutical regulation description of the law component. offered as electives as part of your law and patent protection. degree to help you prepare for the As a graduate, you’ll also be eligible for NCA exams. Professional recognition direct entry into the Master of Pharmacy, Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the To seek registration as a pharmacist, you which will lead to registration as a first step towards being admitted as a legal must also complete the Master of Pharmacy pharmacist following an internship year. practitioner. To be admitted, you must degree, complete 48 weeks of pharmacist This will prepare you for work as a undertake additional legal training and meet intern training and comply with all other community or hospital pharmacy manager, the requirements of the Legal Practitioners statutory requirements. or as the manager of your own pharmacy.
28 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Environmental protection Griffith graduate Michael Berkman began his legal career in Brisbane as a paralegal and then solicitor in a top tier corporate law firm, before working in the Queensland Government’s Office of Climate Change on climate change adaptation policy. ‘My experience at Griffith always involved a strong interdisciplinary focus, in both legal and 29 environmental studies, which has been invaluable in legal practice, policy work and politics alike.’ He worked as a Double degrees public interest environmental lawyer at the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) representing communities in legal cases to protect environmental values. In this role he was involved in litigation, with a particular specialisation in ground water, in cases against Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine, the Alpha Coal Mine and the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 Expansion. ‘This experience brought me to realise that the existing environmental protections were simply inadequate, and that these issues and other local concerns desperately need proper representation in the Queensland Parliament,’ he said. In 2017, Michael ran for parliament and was the first Greens member to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, representing the seat of Maiwar in Brisbane’s inner-west.
Michael Berkman Bachelor of Science (Environment) /Bachelor of Laws Griffith Sports College
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Griffith has one of the highest Benefits Eligibility number of elite athlete students in • Personalised degree advice, course If you compete at a state, national or the country. Through the Griffith planning and pathway advice international level in your sport, you might Sports College (GSC), we provide • Timetabling assistance, to allow be eligible to join the Griffith Sports College. dedicated assistance for more for sporting commitments Elite athletes* are identified as participating than 450 student athletes, helping • Class attendance flexibility in an AIS and Griffith University recognised them successfully balance the • Assessment and exam benefits, sport. We base eligibility on advice from high demands of elite sport and such as extensions, deferred or state and national sporting organisations, university life. Our distinguished alternate arrangements professional sporting clubs or recognised • Support with special Alumni include: 55 Olympians, 10 player associations. Paralympians and more than 30 consideration requests Commonwealth Games athletes. • Flexibility to study interstate As part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s with online options (AIS) Elite Athlete Friendly University • Sports-specific benefits including (EAFU) network, we work one-on-one access to on-campus sporting facilities with students and directly with teaching staff to provide a supportive environment Staff support for athletes. The Griffith Sports College has a wealth of sporting and academic knowledge How to apply within its staff team including Olympic gold You can download a GSC application form at medalists Duncan Free OAM (GSC Director) griffith.edu.au/griffith-sports-college and Naomi McCarthy (nee Castle) OAM (GSC Manager). Both Duncan and Naomi * the term ‘elite athlete’ includes athletes and coaches. are Griffith alumni and understand the demands elite athletes face juggling training and competition with study and can provide mentoring and direct athlete support.
‘The Griffith Sports College has been huge for me and my teammates. From practical issues, to going above and beyond and supporting me in my work/life/study balance. They really have student athletes’ best interests at heart.’
30 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Above and beyond Gold Coast Suns player, Tom Nicholls is undertaking a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce at Griffith University. Tom says he undertook the degree to pursue an interest in practising law. ‘I’ve always had a mind for solving problems and helping underdogs so it was a good fit. A legal degree will give me a really good grounding and understanding of most corporate 31 areas allowing me to work in a variety of roles. I would
one day love to become CEO of the Gold Coast Suns.’ CollegeGriffith Sports When it comes to balancing study and sport Tom has received support from the Griffith Sports College. ‘The Griffith Sports College has been huge for me and my teammates,’ he said. ‘From practical issues such as timetables, exam deferrals and use of their office space, to going above and beyond and supporting me in my work/life/study balance. They really have student athletes’ best interests at heart.’
Tom Nicholls Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce Griffith College
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Griffith College offers two- And because Griffith College is situated Foundation Program on-campus at the Gold Coast and trimester diplomas that provide Griffith College also offers a Foundation Mt Gravatt, you’ll have access to an admission pathway to Program, a bridging course for students university facilities and become part of Griffith University if you don’t who didn’t finish senior studies in high the Griffith community from day one. get in to your chosen degree. school. You’ll be trained in the knowledge After completing your diploma, Griffith College offers 11 diploma and skills needed for successful university you’ll be eligible for entry programs providing access to second study and be able to acquire prerequisites to second year* of a Griffith year of more than 60 Griffith bachelor for specific Griffith University degrees. bachelor degree, so you’ll lose degrees across diverse study areas Griffith College Foundation Program no time in graduating. such as arts, commerce, psychology, graduates are eligible to apply for many IT, science, nursing, health sciences, Griffith College diplomas and Griffith Griffith College programs are equivalent engineering, criminology and design. University degrees via direct application. to university-level study, and are delivered in a supportive and specialised learning For Griffith College fee information, * Entry into second year is dependent on successfully completing the Griffith College program and meeting environment to better prepare you for entry requirements and credit transfer degree admission requirements. Students must complete in their second or third years of the degree any first year success in your bachelor degree. information, visit griffith.edu.au/college core courses for which credit transfer has not been granted.
These Griffith College Can provide entry to these Griffith University pathway Credit awarded / programs degrees with credit duration of degree
Diploma of Criminology Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice 80CP / 2F and Criminal Justice Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice 80CP / 4.5F All diplomas Bachelor of Laws 40CP / 3.5F
‘I decided to apply through Griffith College as I had been out of school for a little while and wanted to study again. Griffith College offered a very supportive course to guide my learning and has taught me so many different ways to study more effectively. The teaching styles of the lecturers are second to none. They present the course information in a fun, easy to understand manner which inspires us to strive for success. I love that I can make an appointment to meet with a Student Learning Advisor if I need help with my assignments.’
Jessica Murray Diploma of Health Sciences
32 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Support to help you succeed
Whether you’ve just finished school or finished a while ago, starting university can seem daunting. 33 We offer a wide range of support services to help you feel confident and succeed in your degree. Support to help you succeed
Orientation Aboriginal and Torres Strait We can also provide information on how to find off-campus accommodation, what to To help you get settled and enjoy success Islander students look for when inspecting properties, how at university, we hold Orientation Week, or The GUMURRII Student Support Unit (SSU) to apply for accommodation once you have O-Week, the week before each trimester is the heart of Griffith University’s Aboriginal found the right place and help you connect starts. You’ll find out more about your and Torres Strait Islander community and is with potential flatmates if you’re looking to chosen degree, meet other students, located on each of Griffith’s five campuses. share accommodation. get familiar with our campuses, have the GUMURRII SSU is a dedicated support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander chance to sign up for clubs and societies Campus Life (in Brisbane and Logan) and students enrolled at Griffith University. and find out what Griffith has to offer. the Student Guild (at the Gold Coast) can GUMURRII SSU staff assist students from As well as practical tours and information also provide you with up-to-date listings recruitment and orientation through to sessions, O-Week includes fun activities of accommodation ranging from rooms in graduation; providing undergraduate and social events, plus live music, food share houses to beach front apartments, and postgraduate support, including stalls and giveaways. Find out more at with information on transport and costs. griffith.edu.au/orientation tutorial assistance in a safe and culturally appropriate learning environment. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/accommodation Learning support services The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tutorial Assistance Program (ATSITAP) In our libraries we provide spaces that Students with disabilities are adaptable and comfortable where is an initiative that aims to improve We provide disability support services you can access services and resources, educational outcomes for Aboriginal and on all campuses. These services, coordinated meet up for group study or find a space Torres Strait Islander students at Griffith through our Student Services office, enable for individual work. In all our libraries we University. The ATSITAP funding covers students with disabilities to access and provide computers for study, laptops you the costs of providing supplementary participate in our learning environment. can borrow, or you can connect your tuition to eligible students who require own device to the wireless network. additional academic support. Future students should contact Participate in our Earlybird workshops Find out more at griffith.edu.au/gumurrii the Disabilities Service: or upskill at your own pace with the libraries study modules designed to Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 7470 develop your academic, digital and library Finding a place to live Email: [email protected] research skills. For more information visit Griffith Accommodation and a range If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can griffith.edu.au/library/study of private providers offer on-campus contact the Disabilities Service Officer accommodation at our Gold Coast, Nathan, directly on: Mt Gravatt and Logan campuses. Living Phone: 0419 713 271 Personal support services on campus is a convenient option for many Email: deafstudentsupportprogram Our personal support services will help you students and provides the opportunity @griffith.edu.au manage your life while you’re at university, to join a diverse international community, and develop skills to enhance your life access university facilities and academic and study. Go to griffith.edu.au/ support and make lifelong friends. student-services to find out more. How to apply
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The following information relates Get a more detailed Online to applying for university as a study guide Find news and information about our domestic student. This includes: Griffith has a suite of detailed study degrees, campuses, teaching, research, guides covering all our discipline areas. students, staff and graduates. • Australian citizens • Australian Permanent Residents Find the guides online at • griffith.edu.au/study (holders of all categories of degrees.griffith.edu.au • Search frequently asked questions: permanent resident visas, or pick up a copy at Open Day. griffith.edu.au/ask-us including Humanitarian Visas) facebook.com/griffithuniversity • New Zealand citizens. Connect with us linkedin.com/company/ griffith-university Events twitter.com/griffith_uni You can find out more about our degrees, Select your instagram/griffithuniversity meet the people who teach them, 1 degree and get a taste of student life at youtube.com/griffithuniversity events such as Open Day and TSXPO #Griffithuni Find out which Griffith degree (Tertiary Studies Expo). Find out more is right for you. at griffith.edu.au/openday Use other resources A range of other resources can help You can also connect online and talk you choose the right degree for you. Search our degree to us at any time to find out more and career finder about your options. Explore career opportunities for different Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au to explore industries at myfuture.edu.au our comprehensive range of degrees. Phone or email us You can search by degree, career or Contact us for advice about your study Learn more about student fees and course and find out everything you options and to find out more about tertiary options at studyassist.gov.au need to know, from prerequisites and studying at Griffith, including student course options to fees and how to apply. support and scholarships.
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34 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Merit Selection Rank Check entry OP, ATAR, IB and Selection Rank A competitive Selection Rank is required to be eligible for an offer into a degree. 2 requirements An Overall Position (OP) is the tertiary entrance rank assigned to eligible Year 12 Offers are made to applicants’ highest University applications are made students in Queensland based on their eligible preference. If your Selection Rank through the Queensland Tertiary performance in senior secondary is equal to or better than the Selection Admissions Centre (QTAC) school subjects. Rank for that intake, and all other entry or the University Admissions requirements are met, you may be eligible An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank 35 Centre (UAC, for New South for an offer. Eligibility can also depend on (ATAR) is the rank assigned to eligible Wales applicants). In some whether the program is open and whether
Year 12 students in other Australian states How to apply circumstances, you may submit places are available for the intake. and territories. Some high schools also a direct application to Griffith. offer the Diploma of the International Applications are assessed on: Selection Ranks are an indication of Baccalaureate program. the demand for a degree, and do not 1. Eligibility—subject prerequisites and necessarily reflect the level of academic If you don’t have an OP, ATAR or a Diploma any additional criteria set by the university difficulty. Indicative Selection Ranks are of the International Baccalaureate, you can not available for new degrees. Selection still receive a Selection Rank on the basis 2. Merit—OP, ATAR or Selection Rank Ranks can change from year to year and of bridging courses, tertiary admissions should be used as a guide only. Eligibility tests or work and life experience. Subject prerequisites For students seeking entry to degrees Applicants over 18 from Trimester 1, 2021, the Australian Subject prerequisites are subjects that At Griffith, you are considered mature Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace must be completed, and a minimum grade age if you are seeking entry to university the Overall Position (OP) as the standard achieved, in order to be admitted to a and you are 18 years of age prior to the pathway to tertiary study for Queensland degree. English is a prerequisite for all commencement of the next trimester. Year 12s. For further information, visit of our degrees and some degrees have qtac.edu.au/atar-2020 additional prerequisites. Pathways If you have not met the entry Prior Assumed Knowledge Additional criteria requirements through your recently It is assumed that through your secondary Experience based entry scheme completed secondary studies, there school, or equivalent studies, you will have Some degrees, in particular those offered are a range of options that can help achieved a minimum level of knowledge at the Queensland Conservatorium, you upgrade to your preferred degree in certain subjects, such as Maths (A, B require applicants to attend an audition or to satisfy subject prerequisites. or C), Physics, Chemistry or Biology. If and/or submit a folio of work. Education you haven’t completed these subjects or degrees require applicants to submit a We recognise the knowledge and don’t have the recommended level of prior personal statement. You can find specific skills gained through bridging courses, knowledge, you can still be made an offer information about these requirements at Vocational education and training (VET) for the degree. However, if you want to degrees.griffith.edu.au study and Special Tertiary Admissions Test gain this knowledge, you can take one of (STAT) results. The Selection Ranks from our bridging courses. Some Griffith degrees are designed for these qualifications may not meet the people who have studied at university entry requirements for all degrees. If you haven’t studied the prerequisite before. These degrees require you to subjects for a degree, or if you have hold a bachelor degree to be eligible for Please contact us to clarify the specific studied them but didn’t pass, you may entry. For more detail, refer to the entry requirements for your preferred degree. be able to complete a bridging course. requirements for specific degrees on Please note, STAT is not for current You can also look for other degrees degrees.griffith.edu.au school leavers. For more information, that may provide a pathway to your visit griffith.edu.au/pathways preferred degree. English language proficiency If you are a prospective international Visit griffith.edu.au/apply for applicant, or if your previous study was information on pathways. undertaken in a language other than English, you will need to demonstrate that you can speak, write, read and comprehend English. The English language proficiency requirements vary between degrees. Search degrees.griffith.edu.au for information on your preferred degree. Griffith Personal Statement Certificate IV in Adult Open Universities Australia Success at university is about much more Tertiary Preparation In conjunction with Open Universities than completing a qualification. The Griffith TAFE and various other private providers Australia (OUA), we offer online studies Personal Statement is an entry pathway offer the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary in arts, business, communication, and available to mature students who don’t Preparation. Students are trained in the criminology and criminal justice. OUA meet the academic entry requirements for knowledge and skills needed for successful entry requirements enable anyone to a number of degrees. You may be invited tertiary study. If you complete the full study a degree, while offering greater to apply on the basis of your personal Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation flexibility in structure through the wide and professional skills and knowledge. (CATP) at a Queensland TAFE Institute you range of courses available. We also offer are guaranteed a place in a range of Griffith You’ll be asked to answer a number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) University degrees. You can also complete questions based on criteria we know are through OUA in the: specific components of the CATP to meet good predictors of success at university, subject prerequisite for admission into • Bachelor of Arts including attributes such as commitment, your preferred degree. To find out more, • Bachelor of Business preparation, self-reflection and experience. visit griffith.edu.au/pathways • Bachelor of Communication Visit griffith.edu.au/griffith-personal- and Journalism statement to find out more. TAFE Admission Scheme • Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Griffith University When you graduate with a Diploma or Preparation Program Advanced Diploma from an Australian After completing and passing two OUA TAFE Institute, your Selection Rank will If you are a Non-School Leaver who would courses or equivalent (with a minimum be adjusted through our TAFE Admission like to undertake university study but lack GPA of 4 and within the previous 12 Scheme. You’ll receive guaranteed direct the formal qualifications for admission, months), you can apply for a CSP place. you may wish to apply for the Griffith entry into the next intake for your eligible Visit open.edu.au/courses/grf to see University Preparation Program. degree where places are available. Some what Griffith courses you can study via exclusions apply. You may also be eligible OUA and find out how to apply. The program consists of four courses which to receive credit transfer. To find out will provide you with the foundational more, visit griffith.edu.au/ Visit griffith.edu.au/oua to find out knowledge, academic skills and confidence tafe-admission-scheme about support for Griffith OUA students. to complete an undergraduate degree at Griffith University. Applicants who successfully complete the program will be eligible for admission into a number of Griffith degrees. Visit griffith.edu.au/ gu-prep-program
Griffith College If you haven’t achieved the OP or Selection 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 Griffith College. Located at the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt campuses, Griffith College offers diplomas comprising courses of a comparable nature to some of our degrees. After successfully completing a Griffith College diploma, you’re guaranteed direct entry into a range of related Griffith degrees with up to a year’s credit. Conditions apply for some degrees.
Griffith College also offers a Foundation Program to help you bridge the gap if you didn’t finish Senior high school. See page 32 for more information about Griffith College, or visit griffith.edu.au/college to find out more.
36 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Adjustment Factors • Accounting OP 1–6 Guarantee We offer a range of schemes that • Aerospace We award all applicants with an OP may boost your Selection Rank and • Ancient History 1–6, or equivalent Selection Rank, improve your chances of getting into • Biology a guaranteed place in most Griffith your preferred degree. You don’t need • Business undergraduate degrees. You do not to apply for adjustments—they will be • Chemistry need to apply separately for the automatically applied to your QTAC or • Economics guarantee as this is automatically UAC application. • Geography applied to eligible QTAC or UAC 37 • Health preferences. This scheme is The maximum total adjustments • Languages other than English (LOTE)
also known as ‘The Griffith High- How to apply an applicant can receive under all • Legal Studies Achiever Guarantee’ in UAC. Mature schemes is capped at 8 ranks. • Marine Science age and non-current school-leavers Subject prerequisites and additional • Specialist Maths are also eligible for this scheme. entry requirements still apply, • Modern History For further details, please check and some degrees are not eligible • Physics the degree and career finder at # for adjustments. • GUESTS course degrees.griffith.edu.au # Including GUESTS At-school (including Griffith Biology, Refer to degrees.griffith.edu.au Griffith Engineering etc.), On-campus or Online, as well as recognised GUESTS equivalent from other tertiary Gold Coast and Logan Campus for details on specific degrees. institutions. You can receive a maximum adjustment of four ranks for GUESTS courses. Priority Access Scheme GUESTS If you’re a local and new to tertiary Note. The Bachelor of Medical Science study, you may be eligible for Priority The Griffith University Early Start to and the Bachelor of Dental Health Science Access. This scheme awards a location Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) program are excluded from this scheme. adjustment of one OP band or two offers OP, ATAR or Diploma of the ranks when you apply for degrees International Baccalaureate eligible For a complete list of subjects, find out at Gold Coast and Logan campuses senior high school students the more about subject adjustments at and reside in an eligible region. Some opportunity to study a course (subject) griffith.edu.au/Year12-adjustment- degrees are excluded from this scheme. at Griffith while still at school. Students scheme Find out more at who successfully complete their course griffith.edu.au/ are eligible to be awarded a maximum gold-coast-logan-priority-access adjustment of 4 ranks (2 per course) and may apply for credit transfer in an undergraduate degree. Visit griffith.edu.au/guests for more information.
Year 12 adjustment scheme We award subject adjustments for subjects and university courses that you successfully complete in high school that require a high level of skill and knowledge. This includes Year 12 applicants currently undertaking their External Senior studies. As a current Year 12 student, you can be awarded a maximum adjustment of 6 ranks (2 per subject) for successfully completing subjects (or equivalent interstate subjects) such as: Get ready by Lodge your Lodge any 3 preparing your 4 application 5 additional application applications
You can list up to six preferences Lodge as soon as As well as your QTAC or UAC on your QTAC application you are ready application, you may have or five preferences on your other applications to submit, UAC application. You’ll receive an Apply for Trimester 1 online such as music auditions, offer for the highest preference to QTAC or UAC. scholarships or accommodation. you’re eligible for. Here’s a guide QTAC—Early-bird Application deadlines for these to ordering your preferences: applications close 28 vary, so be sure to check the website for specific details. 1st and 2nd Desired degrees—these September, 2018. are degrees you really want to study UAC—Early-bird Auditions and that you have a reasonable chance applications close at the If you’re applying for a degree at the of gaining entry to. end of September, 2018. Griffith Queensland Conservatorium, visit griffith.edu.au/conservatorium-auditions 3rd and 4th Preferred degrees—these Applications may still be for details on how to apply for an audition. are degrees that you want to study and lodged after the Early-bird have a good chance of gaining entry to. dates, but a late fee may apply. Scholarships 5th and 6th Pathways—these are Visit the QTAC and UAC With more than 600 scholarships on offer, degrees or diplomas that will help you websites to find out specific we can help make study at university upgrade to one of your desired or application deadlines for easier. Academic excellence, equity, preferred degrees. Trimester 2, Trimester 3 accommodation, First Peoples and and specific degrees. sports scholarships are available. • Nominating a degree for all preferences Visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships to will give you the best chance of being For further information, find out what you’re eligible for and apply. offered a place at university. please visit griffith.edu.au/ If you’re an international student, visit • If you’re applying for a double degree, apply-to-study griffith.edu.au/international-scholarships make sure you list the two component single degrees as preferences as well Student accommodation —these may be easier to gain entry to. If you’re thinking of living on campus, You may have the chance to upgrade to submit your application as soon as the double degree after a year of study. possible. Accommodation offers are • If you intend to study at the Gold Coast based on distance from the university campus, we recommend that you apply and time of application. Successful via either QTAC or UAC, but not both. If applicants will be notified after QTAC you’re eligible, you’ll still receive your offer offers are made. Find out more at with us and you’ll save on application fees. griffith.edu.au/accommodation
38 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Find out about Accept your offer and enrol 6 study costs 7 and finance
Most Australian students who are QTAC and UAC offers rounds for study in Trimester 1 2019 intake studying degrees are recognised commence in early August 2018. We recommend accepting your as Commonwealth supported offer and enrolling as soon as possible to secure your place. 39 students. This means you pay You can then select your classes and create a timetable. a student contribution each How to apply trimester and the majority of QTAC continuous offers Deferment the cost of your education is met Griffith commences making QTAC offers to Deferment allows you to delay the start of by the Australian Government, eligible Non-School Leavers from August your studies, while still securing your offer. through the HECS-HELP scheme. each year. Year 12 students may receive Deferment is not available for all degrees an offer as soon as results are released in and cannot exceed 12 months. You can 2018 Student contribution bands December, which can assist with organising request to defer after you receive an accommodation, changing preferences or offer. You can select the deferment BANDS AND DISCIPLINES RANGE seeking alternative study pathways. option when you respond to your IN EACH BAND (PER EFTSL*) QTAC offer. For UAC, you can email Band 3: Law, Accounting, Offers to some programs are only made [email protected] Administration, Economics, Commerce, Dentistry, Medicine, $10,754 during the mid-January offer round. to request deferment. Veterinary Science This means you have to wait until this Band 2: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, date before you receive an offer. To check Internal transfer Other Health, Allied Health, Science, $9,185 Engineering, Surveying, Agriculture degrees and their offer round dates, Once you have been admitted to Griffith visit qtac.edu.au you have the option to apply for an internal Band 1: Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education^, transfer to another degree. Providing you Clinical Psychology, Foreign $6,444 Languages, Visual and Performing Credit for prior learning meet the entry requirements for the Arts, Nursing^ degree you wish to transfer to, you do Once you have been accepted into Griffith, * Equivalent full-time study load. not need to reapply through QTAC or UAC. ^ Students considered as pre-2010 will be charged for you can apply for credit for prior learning, Education and Nursing at the rate of $5,157 per EFTSL. which can reduce the time it will take to If you have an active QTAC or UAC Visit studyassist.gov.au for more complete your degree. Providing you can application, you can also change information on student contributions bands. show that it’s relevant to your degree, you your preferences. can be granted credit for formal study Deferring your study costs such as TAFE courses, non-formal learning, Not all degrees can be applied for with HECS-HELP such as workplace training, and informal via internal transfer. Find out more learning, such as work, social, family, hobby at griffith.edu.au/apply/ HECS-HELP (the Higher Education or leisure activities. Visit griffith.edu.au/ internal-transfer Contribution Scheme-Higher Education credit to find out more. Loan Program) is a government loan that, depending on your citizenship or residency status, allows you to defer the costs of your study and pay your student contribution when you are earning more money. You repay your HECS-HELP debt through the tax system. This means that other than study materials such as textbooks, you will have no up-front costs for your degree.
Financial assistance Once you are at university, our welfare and student liaison officers can help you plan budgets, apply for loans and equity schemes (if you qualify), and explore other financial options, such as Centrelink payments. Visit griffith.edu.au/welfare for more information. Key dates
APPLICATIONS
QTAC applications for 2019 admissions open 2 August 2018
UAC applications for 2019 admissions open early August 2018
Scholarship applications open (closing dates vary) 20 July 2018
QTAC Early-bird applications due 28 September 2018
UAC Early-bird applications due visit uac.edu.au for details
Queensland Conservatorium
Queensland Conservatorium QTAC audition/admission applications open Auditions are required for music, musical theatre and acting Queensland Conservatorium QTAC audition/admission applications due degrees. Visit griffith.edu.au/conservatorium-auditions for details. Queensland Conservatorium auditions
Medicine
2019 GAMSAT registration opens November 2018
Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS)
Applications due for Trimester 2 2018 (Year 11 and Year 12 students) 30 May 2018
Applications due for Trimester 3 2018 (Year 11 students) 1 October 2018
Applications due for Trimester 1 2019 (Year 12 students) 30 October 2018
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Q&A sessions – Nathan, Gold Coast and Logan 21–25 May, 17–28 September 2018
Pathways to Medicine Information Evening – Gold Coast and South Bank 14 and 15 May 2018
Mature Student Open Evening – South Bank and Gold Coast 15 and 17 May, 13 and 15 November, 2018
Parent and Student Advice Night – Nathan and Gold Coast 22 and 24 May 2018
Discover Griffith – Nathan and Gold Coast 19 and 21 June 2018
Open Day – Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank 12 August 2018
Explore your Options, online 15 and 17–20 December 2018
Visit griffith.edu.au/key-dates for information about events, including ones for specific degrees held on-campus throughout the year, and more details about application dates.
STUDY EXPOS
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) 21–22 July 2018
2019 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY TRIMESTER DATES
Trimester 1 25 February – 8 June 2019
Trimester 2 8 July – 19 October 2019
Trimester 3 28 October 2019 – 15 February 2020
Visit griffith.edu.au/academiccalendar for detailed academic calendars.
40 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide Campuses
Our five thriving campuses in South East Queensland each have distinct areas of expertise, and are deeply engaged with their local communities. Students have access to diverse study options and unique learning opportunities, leading to exceptional outcomes upon graduation.
Gold Coast Nathan Our most comprehensive campus, the Gold Coast offers teaching Nathan, our foundation campus, is situated in tranquil, native and research across nearly all disciplines, supported by a range bushland on the edge of Toohey Forest. It offers degrees across of state-of-the-art facilities. Co-located with the Gold Coast a range of disciplines and is home to world-class expertise in University Hospital and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth the environment, corporate sustainability, Asian studies and Games Village, it is the most exciting education precinct in Australia. the emerging biosciences.
Logan South Bank Mt Gravatt Logan, our community-focused campus, Located in Brisbane’s cultural heart, Adjacent to Nathan campus with panoramic is recognised as a national showcase of the South Bank campus is renowned for views to Brisbane, our Mt Gravatt campus social inclusion in higher education through excellence in the creative and performing is also situated on the edge of the Toohey innovative partnerships, industry arts. The campus encompasses the Forest. This campus is a leader in its focus engagement and degree pathways. Queensland College of Art, Queensland on crime prevention and intervention and It is a leader in flexible learning options Conservatorium, Griffith Film School is the base for research and teaching in and has strong connections with the local and Griffith Graduate Centre. criminology, education and psychology. community, hosting numerous sporting and cultural events. SEE YOU AT OPEN DAY! Sunday 12 August 2018 Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses griffith.edu.au/openday
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