2020 INTERNATIONAL Student Guide BE REMARKABLE Contents About Griffith 2 Life in Queensland 4 Our location 6 Build your career 8 Work while you study 10 Scholarships 11 Accommodation 12 Cost of living 13 Your student experience 14 Student support 16 Know your options 18 What am I eligible to study? 19 Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) 20 Griffith College 22 Remarkable research 24 Index 26 Architecture, construction and planning 28 Business and government 30 Criminology and law 36 Education 39 Engineering, IT and aviation 42 Humanities, languages and social science 47 Medicine, dentistry and health 50 Music and performing arts 58 Science and environment​ 60 Visual and creative arts 63 Undergraduate academic entry requirements 66 How to apply 68 How to use this guide 69 Griffith in numbers 6 campuses 50,000+ students 8,500+ international students 200,000+ graduates 130+ nationalities 200+ degrees 1 Griffith University International Student Guide 2020 Griffith Student University International Welcome Welcome to the 2020 Griffith University International Student Guide. As a former international student myself, I know that making the decision to study overseas is a big one. This Guide contains information to help you make the right choice about where and what to study. For nearly 50 years, Griffith has been helping students achieve academic success, and ensuring that all our graduates are well-supported and ready for their future careers. We are proud to host students from approximately 130 countries, and pride ourselves on providing a remarkable student experience. We recognise the importance of international rankings but, equally importantly, are committed to ensuring that you have the opportunity to learn from some of the best university teachers in Australia, in programs that have been designed with the future in mind. With five campuses in South East Queensland, Griffith offers an amazing environment in which to live and study, as well as a world-class education. Congratulations on taking this first step, and I hope that you will find what you are looking for in the pages of this Guide. Remember, too, that there is more information and detail about what Griffith has to offer at griffith.edu.au. Good luck with making your decision. Together with colleagues across the University, I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you to Griffith. Professor Sarah Todd Vice President (Global) About Griffith 2 At Griffith, we believe in, strive for and celebrate the Remarkable. We rank among the world’s best universities and continue to improve our international standing. In the largest and most credible world university rankings, we are ranked in the top 350—placing us in the top 2% worldwide. Ranked in the Research that makes Global impact top 2% worldwide a difference Through our teaching and research Griffith University International Student Guide 2020 Griffith Student University International Griffith ranks alongside some Benefit from our vibrant research we support you to make a difference of the best universities in culture and learn from researchers to the world. the world.* at the forefront of discovery. Australia’s most Future focused Prepared for awarded university for Prepare for the future world of employment teaching & learning work with degrees developed in We include real-life industry consultation with industry and based Learn from the best, with teachers experiences in our degrees and on cutting-edge research. who have won more Australian have a great range of employability Government awards, citations, and initiatives to help you be job-ready. fellowships than any other university in the past five years.^ Creating Young and ambitious global citizens We rank highly as a young university † Our degrees have an international – 35th in the QS Top 50 Under 50. focus, preparing you for work around the world. 2019 U.S. News Best Global Universities: 240 2018 Times HE World University Rankings: 251–300 2018 CWTS Leiden Ranking: 300 2018 QS World University Rankings: 329 *Based on the International Association of Universities - World Higher Education Database, listing more than 18,500 institutions 2019 Academic Ranking of World of higher education. Current as at July 2019. Universities: 301-400 ^Teachers who have won more Australian Government awards, citations and fellowships than any other university in the past 2018-2019 University Ranking five years. by Academic Performance: 279 †2019 QS University Rankings Top 50 under 50 Top subjects Griffith ranked in the top 150 in the QS World University 3 Subject Rankings 2019 for a range of subjects: Griffith University Top 50 · Hospitality and Leisure Management (ranked 20th) International Student Guide 2020 Student International · Nursing (ranked 32nd) · Sports-related Subjects (ranked 33rd) · Performing Arts (ranked 50th worldwide & #1 in Queensland) Top 51-150 · Architecture / Built Environment · Development Studies · Environmental Sciences · Communication and Media Studies · Education · Pharmacy and Pharmacology Life in Queensland 4 Find out about food, transport, places of worship, shopping, arts and entertainment, sport, and more at griffith.edu.au/life-at-griffith/off-campus Griffith University International Student Guide 2020 Griffith Student University International Gold Coast Beautiful beaches, an excellent quality of life and friendly people make the Gold Coast a popular study destination. Average temperature: 15°C – 25°C Population: More than 500,000 300 days of sunshine a year Spans nearly 60 km of coastline with some of the best beaches on the planet 100,000 hectares of World Heritage-listed rainforests Culturally diverse population: 28% of Gold Coast’s residents were born overseas 5 Griffith University Brisbane Brisbane is a vibrant, expanding city, Guide 2020 Student International offering world-class education, a beautiful climate and superb lifestyle. It is an ideal place to study and develop your career. Average temperature: 15°C – 26°C Population: 2.27 million 283 days of sunshine a year One of the world’s most liveable cities Culturally diverse population: 28% of Brisbane’s residents were born overseas State capital of Queensland Sunshine Coast Our location 6 Our five campuses are located across the cities of Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport We have a growing S o u t h digital campus BRISBANEE a International Student Guide 2020 Student International South Bri r s sb e ane Riv t (10km radius) for online study. Bank B u s w a y Free ter-cam in pus b Griffith University us Mt Gravatt Nathan Logan campus P 28.4km to Brisbane City a c i Car = 30 minutes f i Logan c Bus = 1 hour M o t o Brisbane to Gold Coast r w a 1 hour y Inter-caus us BRISBANE GOLD COAST Gold Coast GOLD COAST Digital campus - study online 3rd largest and fastest growing Griffith campus Delivered 100% online Study anywhere, anytime New South Wales Find out more at griffith.edu.au/life-at-griffith Gold Coast Airport Mt Gravatt campus 11.7km to Brisbane City Car = 15 minutes Bus = 20 minutes Bicycle = 50 minutes 7 Nathan campus Griffith University Garden City Shopping Centre 12.9km to Brisbane City Student One accommodation Car = 15 minutes Bus = 20 minutes The ‘Gabba’ (sports stadium) Bicycle = 50 minutes International Student Guide 2020 Student International Pacific Motorway The Capital - innovation hub South Bank campus Brisbane City Centre Griffith Film School and Queen Street Mall Queensland College of Art Queensland Conservatorium Queensland Performing Arts Centre 1.1km to Brisbane City Car = 5 minutes Brisbane Student Hub Bus = 10 minutes Bicycle = 6 minutes Walk = 13 minutes Gallery of Modern Art Gold Coast campus 4.5km to Southport CBD 60.9km to Brisbane City Car = 10 minutes Car = 60 minutes Light rail = 9 minutes Student Guild intercampus Site of 2018 Gold Coast Bicycle = 20 minutes bus = 75 minutes Commonwealth Games Athletes Village Gold Coast Health and Southport Central Knowledge Precinct Business District Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Light rail station Griffith Business School Griffith English Language Institute Griffith University Private Hospital and Griffith College Village accommodation Food outlets Gold Coast University Hospital Light rail station Griffith Health Centre Library Aquatic Centre Picture courtesy of City of Gold Coast Build your career 8 Griffith University graduates are well equipped for the new world of work. We include real-life industry experiences in our degrees and have a great range of employability initiatives to help you be job-ready. Work-integrated Community Internship Careers and International Student Guide 2020 Student International learning The Community Internship is a 10 credit Employment Service point course, available to students in most Employers like to see experience from the real Our Careers and Employment service supports degrees. Through this course you will be able world on your resume. You can gain practical you to plan your career, become job ready and to make a difference in a local community experience while you study, build your portfolio find work while you study and after you graduate. organisation while developing a range of and develop networks through internships and Get help with resumes, cover letters, interview industry placements. Many work-integrated professional and personal skills. You will spend Griffith University preparation and job search techniques to improve a minimum of 50 hours in a volunteering learning opportunities will allow you to earn credit your employability and increase your chances