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SPORT
2020 UNDERGRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
AND RESEARCH
Front cover: Dani Stevens, Bachelor of Education, discuss thrower Current page: John Lane, Bachelor of Business, athletics Over page (L to R): Michael Shelley, Bachelor of Education, marathon Tom Lynch, Bachelor of Business, AFL Josh and Ella Connolly, Bachelor of Exercise Science and Bachelor of Education, athletics Matt Hauser, Bachelor of Business, triathalon Skye Nicolson, Bachelor of Public Relations and Communications, boxing Kiri Lingman, Bachelor of Public Relations, Rugby Sevens Sara Tait, Bachelor of Design, paratriathalon
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Globally
connected
50,000 Industry
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200,000
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Ranked in the top two per cent worldwide* We’re consistently ranked in the top 300 of the largest and most credible world university rankings—placing us in the top two per cent worldwide. Australia’s most awarded teachers† Learn from the best, with teachers who have won more Australian Government awards, citations, and fellowships than any other university in the past five years. Five stars for student experience^ Griffith students give us top marks for their university experience. Industry focused Graduate with valuable contacts, and the skills, knowledge and experience that employers want. Flexible study options Take control of your study with trimesters that allow you to pace your study to suit your needs, or fast-track and finish sooner. You can also study, learn, and connect face-to-face, online, or a combination of both. Globally connected Be prepared to work almost anywhere with our world-class degrees and opportunities to study abroad. 50,000 students of all ages Enhance your learning when you study with people just like you. 200,000 skilled graduates Your Griffith degree is your passport to a global network of opportunity. * Based on the International Association of Universities – World Higher Education Database, listing more than 18,500 institutions of higher education. Current as at February 2019. † Based on Learning and Teaching results from the Department of Education and Training. ^ Good Universities Guide 2019.
Contents
06 18 34
Welcome to Griffith Our degrees Important information
Welcome to Griffith 06 Study sport 18 How to apply for undergraduate study 34
Why choose Griffith? 07 Physiotherapy and exercise science 20 Important things to know about
applying to study at Griffith 35
Why choose sport at Griffith? 08 Sport development 24
How to apply for postgraduate study 37
Sporting partnerships 09 Sport management 26
Be supported 38
Scholarships 10 Sport technology 28
Key dates 40
Play sport 12 Health and physical education 30
Griffith Sports College 14 Sports research 32
Take your career to the next level 16
Legend
Campuses Applications information Modes of study
G = Gold Coast QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre F = Full-time study
L = Logan UAC = Universities Admissions Centre P = Part-time study
M = Mt Gravatt (NSW-based) For example, 3F/6P = three years full-time, six years part-time
N = Nathan
OP = Overall Position
O = Online (through our Digital Campus) N/A = not applicable
S = South Bank ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
In this guide, the ATAR is listed only CP = credit points
Online
for those degrees offered through UAC GPA = Grade Point Average
All GPAs in this publication are on a seven-point grading scale
Important note: All information is correct as at May 2019, but is subject to change as content is reviewed and updated. Degrees listed as ‘New in 2020’ are subject to University approval.
Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au for the most up-to-date information.
Welcome
to Griffith
Get set for life as
a Griffith student
In a future full of possibility, Griffith will prepare you for your
dream career. You’ll thrive in a community of like-minded students,
learn from Australia’s most awarded teachers and make valuable
connections. It’s why we’re recognised for our outstanding student
experience and why our graduates are in high demand.
This guide will help you decide which degree is right for you.
If you have questions, talk to us on the phone, by email or
in person at one of our events—we would love to help you.
Ryan Bedford
Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Business,
athletics
06 Sport 2020 undergraduate, postgraduate and research study guide
Why choose Griffith?
We’re known for We’ve introduced Australia’s first degrees in You will be a valued member of an alumni 07
delivering an outstanding a wide range of important areas, including: community of more than 200,000
Asian studies, environmental science, graduates who span the globe. Working in
student experience,
Why choose Griffith?
forensic science, aviation, Australian every field, they range from groundbreaking
our high-quality degrees, Indigenous arts and dental technology. medical researchers to gold medal-winning
welcoming environment, athletes, from professional musicians to
and flexible study options. Work opportunities and company executives.
industry placements
Students come first Griffith students put what they learn Take control of your study
Griffith students are supported, from help in the classroom into practice, with the Griffith is known for its flexibility.
with scholarships, career advice and study opportunity for industry experience included Depending on your degree, you’ll have
skills, to employment opportunities through in many of our degrees. Depending on what the choice to study in person at one
our Unitemps service. The Good Universities you study, you could learn through work of our campuses, online through our
Guide awarded us five-star ratings for overall placements, overseas field trips or industry Digital campus, or a combination of both,
university experience, teaching quality, skills projects for real clients. either part-time or full-time over two or
development and graduate salaries.*
three trimesters.
Global connections
Learn from the best Many of our degrees have an international Trimesters
You’ll learn from some of the best focus, preparing you for work almost We teach across three 12-week trimesters
teachers in the country. In the last five anywhere in the world. You’ll have the each year. Depending on your degree,
years, our teachers have won more opportunity to enrich and diversify your you can pace your study or fast-track and
Australian Government awards, citations degree with an overseas study experience graduate earlier. We have degrees starting
and fellowships than any other university, or by learning a language. in February, July or October.
including the 2018 Australian University
Teacher of the Year award.†
Be part of an Study online
exceptional community Our online study options mean you can
Get the skills and
When you study at Griffith, you’ll join study, learn and connect when it suits you.
knowledge employers want Around 40% of our students study at least
a community of like-minded students.
Innovative degrees Once you graduate, your Griffith degree one course (subject) online.
Our future-focused degrees are designed will be your passport to a global network
* Good Universities Guide 2019.
to prepare you for new opportunities in a of contacts. † Based on Learning and Teaching results from
the Department of Education and Training.
fast-changing world.
‘I’m now living in Sydney and training for
the 2020 Olympics as well as gaining
experience through an internship with the
NSW Waratahs,’ Ashleigh says. ‘The Griffith
Sports College gave me the freedom to be
able to train while also completing my studies.
I was able to base my timetable around my
training schedule as well as compete on
the highest stage. I had support so I could
get all my assessment in on time. I wouldn’t
have been able to get through my degree
so quickly without this help and support.’
Ashleigh Southern
Bachelor of Business, water polo
Why choose sport
at Griffith?
Griffith is a leading Degrees that go the distance Support for elite athletes
sport university offering Our future-focused degrees span various Through the Elite Athlete Program (EAP),
a focus on sporting aspects of sports, including exercise science, Griffith Sports College provides flexible
excellence and wellness. sport science and engineering, medicine, learning options to allow our elite athletes
musculoskeletal and physiotherapy, nutrition, to continue achieving sporting excellence
Whether you want to study sport or play sport development and sport management. while studying. We have supported
it, keep fit or compete professionally, our Our industry integrated learning, research thousands of athletes, including more than
teams, facilities, degrees and research and teaching expertise produces high- 550 in 2019 alone, including swimmers
can help you achieve your goals. performing graduates, ready to hit the Cameron McEvoy and Emma McKeon,
ground running and meet the sporting Olympians Matt Denny (athletics) and
Learn at one of the world’s challenges of the 21st century. Clare Polkinghorne (football), and Ryan
James, Gold Coast Titans Captain.
leading sports universities
Study and play hard See page 14 for more details.
Ranked in the world’s Top 50 Our students, staff and community have
The prestigious QS World University access to our world-class sporting and A leader in sports research
Rankings by Subject place Griffith in the fitness facilities, some of which have Griffith has some of the world’s leading
world’s Top 50 universities in Sports-related been used by Olympic medallists and sports scientists working in the most
Subjects in 2019. international teams. Facilities include sophisticated facilities in Australia.
a tennis centre, aquatic centres and These include multiple biomechanics,
athletics track, gyms and fields. exercise physiology, biochemistry and
sports nutrition laboratories, housing
As a student, you can also get involved in
the most up-to-date equipment.
our sporting clubs, events and competitions,
See page 32 for more details.
whether you want to compete for fun or
represent the university. We also have
a range of clinics that provide quality
treatment for patients, as well as student
training and research opportunities.
Distinguished sporting students and alumni
Griffith led the way at both the Rio 2016 Olympics and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, with the most student-athletes
from any Australian university competing at both of these Games.
55 OLYMPIANS 10 PARALYMPIANS 60+ COMMONWEALTH GAMES ATHLETES
65+ CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES 50+ CURRENT QAS AND NSWIS ATHLETES
Across AFL, AFLW, NRL, football, netball, cricket and rugby union
08 Sport 2020 undergraduate, postgraduate and research study guideSporting
partnerships
We work closely with Surfing Australia Griffith’s collaboration with the QAS 09
leading sports institutions, encompasses all our academic group areas
Through its status as the official university
focusing on innovative and integrated
organisations, academies, of Surfing Australia (the sport’s peak
Sporting partnerships
research that is fundamental to a
and professional sporting association body), Griffith is helping shape
successful high-performance sport system
the next generation of surfing talent.
teams to create university- and elite athletic performance. The QAS
wide collaborations. Working with Surfing Australia through also supports Griffith’s high-performance
their first Olympic cycle in Tokyo in sporting programs in partnership with the
Partnerships open the door for current respective national or state sporting body.
2020, Griffith is conducting innovative
students to be involved in research and applied research projects to enhance
opportunities, community programs, performance on the world stage. The
internships and graduate employment NRL Graduates of League
partnership also includes internships in the
programs along with new avenues areas of high performance, administration, Graduates of League is an NRL initiative
of learning. marketing, information technology, where Griffith facilitates tutoring and study
events, facility management and public support for players from the Brisbane
Griffith’s partnerships and collaborations Broncos and Gold Coast Titans who are
relations and communication.
also focus on academic pathways for studying at Griffith. Through a coordinated
athletes, facilitating high-performance approach with the NRL, the clubs and
programs, innovation, sports science and Gold Coast Titans the Sports College, the program ensures
sports medicine support, community Gold Coast-based National Rugby League that these NRL players receive support
programs and sports strategy and research, (NRL) team, the Gold Coast Titans, is one throughout their degree. As a participant
while fostering a two-way exchange of of several sporting organisations that in this program, Gold Coast Titans player
opportunities and knowledge. value partnerships with universities. Ryan James recently graduated with a
Griffith’s partnership with the Titans Bachelor of Business.
includes student internships in a number
Swimming Australia of disciplines across the organisation
Limited Gold Coast Academy
including the performance and
Griffith’s Gold Coast campus delivers administration departments. Griffith also of Sport
a high-performance swimming program engages in performance servicing, research, The Gold Coast Academy of Sport
supported by Swimming Australia. community programs and other specialist and Griffith have built a close working
areas in high-performance sport. relationship through collaboration and the
This partnership allows Swimming
sharing of ideas, knowledge and facilities.
Australia’s top athletes to train at the
Workshops for high school students
aquatic centre on campus and be serviced Queensland Academy and developing athletes help to educate
by Griffith staff and students while also of Sport students on the various facets of elite
being supported by the Queensland
Griffith fosters a strong alliance with the sport including nutrition, media training,
Academy of Sport. Students have Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), leadership, public speaking, ethics and
opportunities to gain experience working engaging the research arm of Sport balancing life and sport.
within a high-performance program, Performance Innovation and Knowledge
along with research and delivery of Excellence (SPIKE) through project,
sports science and sports medicine. fellowship and scholarship support.Scholarships
Our 600-plus scholarships We offer: To find out how to apply, and for
are your gateway to • academic scholarships based largely more details about scholarships,
on grades visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships
$40 million in funding
• equity scholarships that consider or email scholarships@griffith.edu.au
that could help you
your background and financial position
achieve your dreams. • sport scholarships for high-level athletes
If you are an international student
studying high school in Australia,
• scholarships to support Aboriginal
visit griffith.edu.au/
You may be eligible and Torres Strait Islander students.
international-scholarships or email
Our scholarships are a great way to help finaid-scholarships@griffith.edu.au
fund your study. They provide direct How to apply for scholarship information.
financial support to make university Applying for our scholarships is free
more affordable by covering tuition fees, and simple. You can apply for multiple Make sure you check the closing
education and living expenses, helping scholarships with just one application form. dates carefully, as these vary between
new and continuing students successfully Our website has a filter that will help match scholarships. Most scholarship applications
complete their degrees. You might be you to the right scholarship. open mid-July 2019 for study in 2020.
surprised at how easy it is to qualify.
‘There has been a lot of support and
understanding as I have tried to balance
sport, academic and work life as well.’
When Joshua Connolly was offered a Griffith
University Sports Excellence Scholarship, he
jumped at the chance to move to the Gold
Coast to study a Bachelor of Exercise Science.
‘I trained at the track in the morning and then
walked 100 metres to my class to attend
lessons or a laboratory,’ he says. Josh is also
a Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship
holder. ‘There has been a lot of support
and understanding as I have tried to balance
sport, academic and work life as well.’
Joshua’s goal is to be accepted into a Doctor
of Medicine and become a cardiologist.
For his practicum, he worked in a cardiac
centre for two months. ‘I’ve been able to
understand and test people with heart
problems and then see what we can do to
fix them and help them lead a normal life.’
Joshua Connolly
Bachelor of Exercise Science, athletics
10 Sport 2020 undergraduate, postgraduate and research study guideGriffith sports scholarships 11
We have a variety of sports scholarships that can help you meet study and living-related costs so you can focus on achieving peak
performance, whether it’s on the field, in the pool or in the classroom. Visit griffith.edu.au/scholarships for more details and to
Scholarships
see our full range of scholarships.
ADAM SCOTT FOUNDATION SPORTS BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for students who have overcome adversities in their life and are passionate about business
Overview
and sport
Award Payment of student contribution (HECS) charges for up to three years
The scholarship is open to Australian citizens commencing a selected bachelor degree in business, international
Eligibility
business, international tourism and hotel management or sport development
CLEM JONES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds with high levels of sporting and
Overview
academic ability
Award Up to $9,000
Eligibility The scholarship is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents studying a Griffith undergraduate degree
GRIFFITH SPORTS EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Overview This scholarship is for students who have demonstrated excellence in sport
Award $5,000–$28,000 and membership to Griffith Sports College
The scholarship is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents or humanitarian visa holders competing
Eligibility
at an elite sporting level and studying a Griffith undergraduate or postgraduate degree
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S RUGBY 7S SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to elite female rugby 7s players, to assist them to gain a higher qualification without
Overview
forfeiting their sporting opportunities
Award Up to $5,000 for one year
This scholarship is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders who
Eligibility are elite women’s rugby 7s players and are either eligible for admission to or currently enrolled in, any of Griffith’s
undergraduate or postgraduate degrees
SUNNYBANK SENIOR RUGBY CLUB ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Overview This scholarship is available to students who are registered players with the Sunnybank Senior Rugby Club
Award Up to $5,000
The scholarship is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders who are
Eligibility
registered players with the Sunnybank Senior Rugby Club and studying a Griffith undergraduate or postgraduate degreePlay sport
As a Griffith student you have We have more than 15 sport clubs Events
access to all sporting facilities that enter teams in social and external We run a number of different sporting
regardless of which campus competitions, sport tournaments and a events for students and non-students
your degree is based at. number of social events. If we don’t have on campus throughout the year, from
the sport club you are looking for, we can swimathons to fun runs and more.
help you start a new one. All sport club Some key events include the Nathan Dash,
Sporting clubs and events committees are provided with training, a 660 m sprint through the heart of the
guidance and support throughout the
Social sport Nathan campus, and the Toohey Trail Run,
year. Volunteering on a committee is a 5 km, 10 km, or half marathon trail
Weekly sport competitions for a wide
extremely beneficial, as it builds leadership run from the Nathan campus through
range of sports, including 5-a-side soccer,
and teamwork skills, and increases your Toohey Forest.
7-a-side soccer, basketball, netball, touch
employability. For more information
football, flag gridiron and volleyball, are
visit griffith.edu.au/sport-clubs If competing isn’t your thing, you can always
hosted on campus throughout the year.
volunteer in our Griffith Sport Event Leaders
You can register as a full team or, if you
Represent Griffith program and help us deliver these great
don’t have enough people for a team or
We select individuals and teams to events on campus. For more information
are joining on your own, you can sign up
represent Griffith in a variety of sports visit griffith.edu.au/sport-events
as an individual and we’ll put you in a team.
at national level. Individuals and teams
The advantage of being a Griffith contend for championship titles in their Sporting facilities
student is that you get special discounted chosen sport. We also offer a number of
registration fees. other inter-tertiary events throughout Nathan fitness centre
the year including the Intervarsity Sport The Nathan fitness centre is open to
Seasons run for about 10 weeks including Bowl, where you can compete against Griffith students, staff and the local
finals, and there are multiple seasons universities across Queensland and community. It is fully equipped with pin-
throughout the year. For more information northern New South Wales. loaded, plate-loaded and free weights and
visit griffith.edu.au/social-sport
the latest cardiovascular exercise machines.
For further information about how
Clubs you can represent Griffith, visit There is also a wide variety of group
Griffith sport clubs are a great way to griffith.edu.au/representgriffith fitness classes available, including the
participate in regular sporting competition, Les Mills Program, Zumba, yoga and
and make new friends. boxing. For more information visit
griffith.edu.au/nathan-fitness
12 Sport 2020 undergraduate, postgraduate and research study guideNathan squash courts Mt Gravatt tennis centre Gold Coast athletics track 13
On Nathan campus there are three Our world-class 16-court tennis centre at The Griffith University Athletics Track is
glass-back squash courts available for the Mt Gravatt campus offers a vibrant and a national standard facility available for
Play sport
hire to Griffith students, staff and the welcoming environment that is supported event and individual bookings. The track
local community. For more information by professional, experienced staff. The was an official athlete training venue for
visit griffith.edu.au/squash facility has a fully equipped pro shop and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth
cafe. Multi-purpose courts are also available Games. For more information visit
Multisport complex at the Gold Coast campus. For more griffith.edu.au/athletics-track
Our Multisport complex at the Nathan information visit griffith.edu.au/tennis
campus features four fully lit all-weather Gold Coast aquatic centre
synthetic grass fields designed for Logan Workout Room The Griffith Aquatic Centre – Gold Coast
5-a-side soccer. It also includes two The Logan Workout Room is equipped has a 50 m heated pool and a fitness
flood-lit cricket nets. This state-of-the-art with treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and studio for all your swimming and
venue can be booked by groups for casual pin-loaded resistance equipment providing fitness training needs. For more
use through the Nathan Fitness Centre. a convenient way to stay active while information visit griffith.edu.au/
on campus. For more information visit gold-coast-aquatic-centre
Mt Gravatt aquatic griffith.edu.au/logan-workout-room
For an overview of all the sport and fitness
and fitness centre
options available to Griffith students, visit
The 25 m heated pool at the Mt Gravatt Uni Fitness Health Centre
griffith.edu.au/play-sport
campus offers you a variety of swimming The Uni Fitness Health Centre based
and fitness training options including swim at the Gold Coast includes cardio and
squads and learn-to-swim classes for pin-loaded fitness machines and free
both children and adults. In addition to weights. Our studio space offers classes
the pool, there is a fully equipped gym such as BodyPump, BodyCombat,
and a range of group fitness classes, BodyBalance, yoga, HIIT and Boxing.
including aqua aerobics. For more
information visit griffith.edu.au/ For more information visit
aquatic-and-fitness-centre gugcstudentguild.com.au/uni-fitnessGriffith Sports College
Griffith has one of College benefits Eligibility
the highest numbers The GSC offers many benefits. They include: If you compete at state, national or
of elite athlete students • direct admission*
international level in your sport, you
in the country. • personalised degree advice and
might be eligible to join the GSC.
course planning Elite athletes^ are identified as participating
The expert support provided by Griffith
• timetabling assistance to allow for in an AIS and Griffith University-recognised
Sports College (GSC) is one of the many
sporting commitments sport. We base eligibility on advice from
reasons that Griffith is a leading sports
• class attendance flexibility state and national sporting organisations,
university. With the highest number
• the opportunity to study with professional sporting clubs and recognised
of student-athletes in the country,
player associations.
the GSC helps athletes balance the high other institutions
demands of elite sport and university life. • assessment and exam benefits, As part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s
First established in 2004, Griffith such as extensions, deferred exams (AIS) Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU)
has supported thousands of athletes, or alternative arrangements network, we work one-on-one with students
including more than 550 in 2019 alone. • support with special consideration and directly with teaching staff to provide a
requests supportive environment for athletes.
Griffith led the way at both the Rio 2016
Olympics and the Gold Coast 2018 • flexibility to study interstate,
Commonwealth Games, with the most with online options How to apply
student-athletes from any Australian • funding for specific sporting events
You can download a GSC application form at
university competing at both of these Games. • access and special rates for physiotherapy
griffith.edu.au/griffith-sports-college
and sports science services
• tutoring assistance may be available.
Gold-medal staff *
^
Conditions apply.
The term ‘elite athlete’ includes athletes and coaches.
Our leadership team members know what
it’s like to perform at the top of their sport.
Top-level athletes
The GSC’s distinguished alumni includes
Gold medal-winning Olympians Duncan more than 55 Olympians, 10 Paralympians
Free (Rowing) and Naomi McCarthy (Water and 60 Commonwealth Games athletes.
Polo) combine their experience as elite Our current elite athletes include:
athletes with management expertise to
assist our cohort of talented athletes. • more than 65 current professional
athletes across AFL, AFLW, NRL, rugby
As well as being Griffith alumni, Duncan
union, football, netball and cricket
and Naomi understand the demands elite
• more than 50 current QAS and
athletes face juggling training, competition
and study and can provide mentoring and NSWIS athletes
direct athlete support. • more than 110 Australian representatives.
‘No one really sees the hard
work that happens behind the
scenes but I’d definitely say that
without the Sports College I
wouldn’t have got my degree.’
Gold medal-winning Olympians Director Duncan Free
(Rowing) and Manager Naomi McCarthy (Water Polo)
14 Sport 2020 undergraduate, postgraduate and research study guide15
Griffith Sports College
Tackling a
footy career
Gold Coast Titans NRL player and Griffith But study definitely helped me play footy.
Sports College elite athlete Ryan James I had one of my best seasons yet. And being
recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business able to come onto campus to study and get
majoring in sport management and marketing. away from everything helped too.’ Ryan said
He said the support he received from Griffith the completion of his degree could be the
Sports College meant the world to him. ‘No start of something greater. ‘I’ve got further
one really sees the hard work that happens goals and I want to do bigger things,’ he said.
behind the scenes but I’d definitely say that ‘Knowing I’ve finally got through this, and that
without the Sports College I wouldn’t have I can do it, will help me accomplish more.’
got my degree,’ he says. ‘If I had to hand
every assessment in on time, it would be near Ryan James
Bachelor of Business, rugby league
impossible because I’m travelling every second
week and if I’m not at university I’m training.Take your career
to the next level
Be prepared for the future. Build your profile Help with finding jobs
As part of Griffith’s focus on employability,
Careers and
Skills that go straight the Careers and Employment Service has
Employment Service
released a LinkedIn eModule designed to
to work The Careers and Employment Service
equip students with the skills to create
will help you from first year onwards.
Mentoring an optimised online professional profile.
Either update or establish your presence We can help you find a part-time job
Griffith’s Industry Mentoring Program while you’re studying and provide you
provides opportunities for you to learn on LinkedIn to enhance your ability to
connect with industry professionals, with tips for landing your first graduate
from and connect with leaders in industry, job. You’ll also learn about the importance
government and the community. Depending employers and alumni and be visible to
employers using the platform to search of professional networking in your
on your study area, you might be paired job search, and you’ll get the latest
with a mentor who can give you insights for suitable candidates. Once you’ve
created your profile, join the Griffith information on job vacancies, recruitment
into a job, company or industry. They will trends, employers and career options.
help you gain a deeper understanding University Careers Service group on
of your study area and connect you to a LinkedIn, for job opportunities and
Our online resources will assist you with
world of opportunity. The Program can career advice. For more information
your job search. Keep in touch on social
support your career development and visit griffith.edu.au/careers
channels to make the most of the extensive
improve your chances of landing your information and opportunities available.
first job when you graduate. For more Student entrepreneurship We also offer career development seminars
information visit griffith.edu.au/careers Through our range of degrees, majors and and support, and host employer visits to
courses, you can gain the skills you need campus throughout the year. For more
Leadership programs to bring innovative thinking and practice information visit griffith.edu.au/careers
Griffith is committed to helping you into your profession. Our ecosystem
develop as a leader. For example, the of innovation and entrepreneurship is Your own recruitment agency
Griffith Business School Student Leadership supported by outstanding teaching,
Unitemps is Griffith’s own recruitment
Program will give you the opportunity research, enterprise and industry
agency providing work opportunities that
to participate in a range of leadership partners. We will show you how to create
fit with your studies. Griffith students can
development and mentoring activities opportunities, disrupt existing ways of
register with Unitemps to access a broad
and contribute to University events. thinking and doing, and create solutions
range of general and degree-related
You’ll have the chance to help communities which impact local and global problems.
vacancies. These can help you support
through volunteering and receive formal For more information visit griffith.edu.au/
yourself through your degree and gain
recognition for participating in the Program. innovation-and-entrepreneurship
valuable skills to improve your employability
For more information visit griffith.edu.au/ before and after you graduate. Unitemps
gbs-student-leadership-program recruits for casual, part-time, project and
full-time graduate positions. For more
You could also join Griffith Mates, a cross- information visit griffith.edu.au/unitemps
cultural leadership program that connects
international and domestic students.
‘I was excited to get the opportunity
to complete an internship with
Surfing Australia as a part of
my business degree.’
16 Sport 2020 undergraduate, postgraduate and research study guide17
Take your career to the next level
Industry
networks
‘Majoring in Sport Management, I was excited It’s allowed me to see behind the scenes of
to get the opportunity to complete an internship elite sport and create some good networks
with Surfing Australia as a part of my business in the industry.’
degree,’ Katie says. ‘Surfing is a new sport to
Katie Curtis
the Olympics, and by nature, this sport is about
Bachelor of Business
pushing the boundaries, so working with Surfing
Australia has been interesting. I have had the
opportunity to work in the high-performance
administration team, supporting both elite and
developing athletes towards their goal of Tokyo
2020 and beyond.Study sport
At Griffith, you can study and specialise in various aspects of sport via a range of
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Depending on your desired focus, you can select a degree with a particular major or specialisation. See pages 20–31 for more
information on each of our sports-related degrees and study areas.
TO FOCUS ON… YOU COULD STUDY…
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Exercise science
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Sport development Bachelor of Sport Development
Bachelor of Business
Sport management Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Master of Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Sport technology
Master of Electronic and Sports Engineering
Bachelor of Education
Health and physical education
Master of Secondary Teaching
This information is provided as an overview only. For full degree details, please visit our degree finder at degrees.griffith.edu.au
A passion to work in the sports industry
led Campbell Hall all the way to the Gold
Coast from Tasmania. The Bachelor of
Business graduate (majors in Sport and Event
Management) kicked an early career goal by
landing a role at the Gold Coast SUNS straight
out of university. ‘Working at an AFL club so
early in my career has been tremendous,’
Campbell says. ‘It’s been in no small part due
to my time at Griffith where I was able to
build a sporting industry network through a
vast range of opportunities and experiences.’
Starting as a Membership Administrator for
the SUNS, Campbell worked his way up to
the Business Development Office gaining
invaluable experience in the running of an
elite sporting franchise.
Campbell Hall
Bachelor of Business
(Sport and Event Management)
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Study sport
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231891 283129 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 61.85
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce
227681 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 N/A
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and 235082 283131 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 61.85
International Relations 227842 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 N/A
231901 283130 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 61.85
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Business
227691 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 N/A
234851 283439 G 5F/10P 1/2 12 73 71.55
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
229221 N/A N 5F/10P 1/2 12 73 N/A
234831 283441 G 5F/10P 1/2 12 73 71.55
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
229201 N/A N 5F/10P 1/2 12 73 N/A
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business 231342 283334 G 4.5F 1/2/3 14 68 64.95
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Psychological
231642 283335 G 4.5F 1/2/3 14 68 64.95
Science
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/ 235112 283134 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 61.85
Bachelor of Business 227862 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2/3 15 66 N/A
231552 283346 G 4F/8P 1/2/3 14 68 64.95
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business
222612 N/A M/N 4F/8P 1/2/3 14 68 N/A
Bachelor of Sport Development/Bachelor of Business 233741 283360 G 4F/8P 1 NEW IN 2020*
* Subject to final University approval.
As an elite swimmer, Zac Stubblety-Cook
subscribes to the motto that he is a person
first, athlete second. In Zac’s case, studying
a Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of
Business at Griffith offers him the balance he
requires. Long hours in the pool and regular
travel for training and competition complicate
Zac’s university experience, but the 19-year-
old receives extra support and advice so that
he can achieve his goals. ‘Griffith has really
helped me fit my study in with my swimming
commitments,’ Zac says. He recently set an
Australian textile suit record for the 200 m
breaststroke to win a Pan Pacific Games silver
medal. His ultimate goal is to win Olympic
gold…and to finish his swimming career
with a university-level qualification.
Zac Stubblety-Cook
Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Business,
swimmingPhysiotherapy and
exercise science
Our physiotherapy and exercise science degrees pave the way for careers in community
and sports organisations, rehabilitation, health promotion and sports medicine.
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Any two units of English
English (4,SA)
(Band 2)
Assumed: Maths B (4,SA)
233722 283342 G 4F 1 Assumed: Mathematics plus 2 97 97.00
plus one of Biology, Chemistry
one of Biology, Chemistry
or Physics (4,SA)
or Physics
English (4,SA)
Assumed: Maths B (4,SA)
225432 N/A N 4F 1 N/A 2 97 N/A
plus one of Biology, Chemistry
or Physics (4,SA)
Note. Griffith University students cannot apply for this degree by submitting an internal transfer.
What you’ll study Honours Career opportunities
Students will undertake biomedical, After completing two years of study in Physiotherapists aim to enhance the
physical and behavioural science the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, movement and function of individuals
courses as well as physiotherapy high-achieving students with a Grade and populations across the lifespan
academic and clinical courses. Before Point Average of at least 5.0 are eligible especially when actual or potential
graduation, students will be required to to apply to transfer to the Bachelor of impairments and disability relate to the
demonstrate physiotherapy knowledge Physiotherapy (Honours) program. musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and
and skills required for entry-level clinical neurological systems. Physiotherapists
physiotherapy practice. work in various settings such as hospitals,
Professional recognition private practices, community health
This program provides an innovative, As a graduate of the Bachelor of centres, schools, sporting teams and the
student-centred and employability- Physiotherapy, you’ll be eligible to apply for armed forces. Physiotherapists may also
focused curriculum with a strong emphasis registration with the Physiotherapy Board be employed at universities to teach and
on client-centred and evidence-based of Australia (via the Australian Health conduct research or consult for industry
practice. You will undertake a professional Practitioners Regulation Agency), subject and government bodies.
placement, which will allow you to put to meeting additional requirements.
your skills and knowledge into practice.
‘The professional placement
I received during my studies
at Griffith was invaluable.’
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Our degrees
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Any two units of English
English (4,SA)
(Band 2)
Assumed: One of Biology,
233322 283305 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 Assumed: One of Biology, 14 68 64.95
Chemistry, Physics or
Chemistry, Physics or
Maths B (4,SA)
Mathematics
What you’ll study Double degrees are also available with the Career opportunities
Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge in the You’ll be prepared for work as:
Psychological Science.
physical, biomedical and psychological
• an exercise scientist for community
sciences that you’ll need to become
or sports organisations
an exercise scientist. Honours
• a clinical scientist specialising in cardiac,
As an exercise scientist you will be able to Honours is available for this degree respiratory and sleep medicine
apply the science of exercise to develop (additional year). • a rehabilitation, sports or
interventions that improve health, fitness, recreation manager
wellbeing and performance, at individual, Professional recognition • a strength and conditioning coach, or
community and population levels. These • an occupational health and
As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for
interventions include education, and safety officer.
accreditation as an exercise scientist
the promotion and implementation of
with Exercise and Sport Science Australia
appropriate physical activity or exercise.
(subject to application).
As part of your degree, you will undertake a
professional placement, which will allow you
to put your skills and knowledge into practice.
Luke Licht began his working life with his
dream job, and six years on he still pinches
himself that he’s part of one of Australia’s
best-known sporting teams. Having
completed a Master of Physiotherapy
at Griffith after completing his Bachelor
of Exercise Science degree (Honours), Luke
is now an integral part of the Brisbane Lions’
High Performance Team. Luke joined the
Lions after spending time at the AFL club
as an intern in the High Performance Unit.
‘The professional placement I received during
my studies at Griffith was invaluable, and
I’m now one of two physiotherapists who
look after the senior team squad,’ Luke says.
‘I always wanted to be a physio. When I came
to Griffith, I thought it was pretty unlikely
I’d get anywhere near an AFL club, but it’s
worked out wonderfully and career-wise
I couldn’t be happier.’
Luke Licht
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Honours)
Master of PhysiotherapyCODE PREREQUISITES 2019
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Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Any two units of English
English (4,SA)
(Band 2)
Assumed: One of Biology,
233732 283343 G 4F/8P 1/2 Assumed: One of Biology, 10 78 77.35
Chemistry, Physics or
Chemistry, Physics or
Maths B (4,SA)
Mathematics
What you’ll study Honours Career opportunities
This degree features foundational and Honours is available for this degree Accredited Exercise Physiologists work
advanced coursework in exercise science subject to application (additional year). in areas like return-to-work assessment,
which is applied through a minimum of chronic disease management, exercise
500 hours of supervised clinical placement Professional recognition prescription for special populations,
in exercise physiology. With a deeper weight-loss management, and
As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for dual
knowledge of the human body and how musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary
accreditation as an Exercise Scientist
exercise affects it, an Accredited Exercise rehabilitation. Having undergone extensive
and Exercise Physiologist with Exercise
Physiologist (AEP) designs and delivers training to treat clients with chronic illness,
and Sports Science Australia (subject
safe and effective exercise interventions AEPs can also assist people without any
to application).
that focus on clients with medical known health issues by prescribing exercise
conditions, injuries and disabilities. that helps prevent conditions such as
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity,
These interventions include health and
etc. AEPs work in the public health system
physical activity education, advice and
support, and lifestyle medication with (e.g. hospital and outpatient clinics) as
a strong focus on achieving behavioural well as in private practice (e.g. sole traders,
change. AEPs can register with Medicare multi-disciplinary practices, private
to be a healthcare provider whereas this hospitals, corporate health).
is not available for Exercise Scientists.
Postgraduate coursework degree
Credit Start
Code Campus Duration Points trimester Admission requirements
Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy◊
Related bachelor degree or higher and professional registration and relevant
5269 G 2P 100 1
work experience
◊
This degree is next offered in 2021. It has intakes in odd years only.
What you’ll study Professional recognition You may even consult to industry or
government or be involved in teaching
You’ll build on your existing entry- The Australian Physiotherapy Association
and research. You’ll be eligible to apply
level physiotherapy knowledge to (APA) recognises graduates of this award.
for both the Australian Physiotherapy
learn about sports and musculoskeletal
Association Musculoskeletal and Sports
physiotherapy from experts in special
Career opportunities Physiotherapy titles. You will also be able
clinical and research content areas. The to use this qualification and the knowledge
degree focuses on evidence-based You may find work in private practices or
hospitals or have association with sporting gained as part of a chosen career path
practice, advanced clinical skills, and towards specialisation in musculoskeletal
teams and community organisations with
clinical reasoning and decision-making in and sports physiotherapy.
a focus on sport and physical activity.
musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.
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Our degrees
Best of
both worlds
Whether she’s winning double gold at the I’m studying business at Griffith because it has
Commonwealth Games in Queensland or the potential to be so versatile. I’m not 100%
becoming the first Australian to win the London sure what I will do when I retire from sport, and
Marathon women’s wheelchair event, making this degree will give me a broad range of options,
time for study is a balancing act but also a so I can work out where I fit. The Griffith Sports
priority for Bachelor of Business student, College also opened the door to a range of study
Madison de Rozario. ‘I love how flexible the options, scholarship opportunities and a level of
Bachelor of Business has been,’ Madison says. flexibility I had not considered before.’
‘I’m able to give everything to training and racing
Madison de Rozario
but still have really good balance in my life.
Bachelor of BusinessSport
development
If you’re passionate about sport and fitness, our Bachelor of Sport Development
or postgraduate degree options could be for you.
CODE PREREQUISITES 2019
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QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Sport Development
Any two units of English
English (4,SA) (Band 2)
Assumed: One of Biology, Assumed: One of Biology,
233562 283329 G 3F/6P 1 14 68 64.95
Chemistry, Physics, Maths A Chemistry, Physics,
or Maths B (4,SA) Mathematics Standard 2
or Mathematics
What you’ll study You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge Honours
of the academic and applied aspects
You’ll learn about sport development Honours is available for this degree
of sport, health and fitness. You’ll
and delivering recreation activities in (additional year).
also undertake studies in physiology,
the community. This degree explores
biomechanics, sport psychology,
four main streams of study: sport and
sociology, sports management, sport Career opportunities
exercise science, sport management and
policy, fitness and sports coaching. You’ll be prepared for a career in a wide
marketing, health promotion and sports
range of community sport and recreation
coaching. You’ll also study the specialist As part of your degree, you will undertake areas, including health promotion and sport
field of community development through a professional placement, which will development in amateur and professional
sport, which is concerned with increasing allow you to put your skills and knowledge sporting organisations. You’ll also be
participation in sport through the design into practice. qualified to work in sport and recreation
of sport systems and pathways to attract, centres and resorts, national and State
retain and nurture participants. sporting organisations, event management
and sport marketing media.
‘Through my Bachelor of Sport Development
degree, I have had the opportunity to intern
for the Griffith Women’s Rugby 7s program.
As part of the Australian Rugby Union
elite pathway, the AON Uni 7s series has
allowed me to work directly with athletes
and coaches focussing on training and
performance analysis as well as utilising my
communication and management skills to
assist with delivering the program. Networking
within the industry and helping develop
elite players to represent Australia has been
an invaluable experience. I look forward to
graduating and working as a development
officer within a sporting organisation.’
Lucy Turney
Bachelor of Sport Development
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Our degrees
World-class
facilities
Community sport, participation and health and ‘The degree prepares graduates for work
fitness have been top of mind for Matthew Ash in one of the biggest growth industries.
for as long as he can remember. The Griffith There is no better feeling than knowing you
graduate is now practising what he preaches and are educating and engaging the community,
is involved in community and game development particularly children, about the many benefits
in rugby league through his role at the Gold of sport participation.’
Coast Titans. ‘Studying my degree at Griffith
Matthew Ash
was a wonderful experience and having great
Bachelor of Sport Development
mentors, networks and access to world-class
facilities has given me an edge in gaining my
dream job at the Titans,’ Matt says.Sport
management
If you love sport and would like to study business or management, a focus on sport
management could turn your passion into a career.
You can study sport management as a major in our Bachelor of Business or a second major in our Bachelor of International Tourism
and Hotel Management degrees. If you’ve already studied or worked in the field, you can take your knowledge to the next level and
specialise in sport management as a part of our Master of Business.
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QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Business
Any two units of English
231851 283123 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85
(Band 2)
227621 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
Any two units of English
262955 283127 O 2F/4P 1 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85
(Band 2)
What you’ll study Hands-on learning Career opportunities
A Bachelor of Business gives you a solid Put theory into practice with a local A business degree gives you the
foundation in all aspects of business plus or global project-based internship foundation to take your career just
in-depth knowledge and experience in your or community internship. You’ll gain about anywhere. Sport management
chosen areas of interest. In your first year, professional experience working graduates may find opportunities in
you’ll study core business subjects including on a project for a real organisation, government departments, local, national
management, accounting, business statistics plus credit towards your degree. and international sporting clubs and event
and marketing. In your second year, you management organisations. There are
can specialise in one of our diverse business also positions in sport tourism, marketing,
Honours
majors, including sport management. media and athlete representation.
If you are eligible, at the end of your third
Studying sport management as a major, year, you’ll have the option of entering the
you’ll develop specialist knowledge of honours program. Honours is a fourth year
the sport industry and gain solid business of study during which you’ll undertake
skills to enable you to manage professional a major research project under the
and not-for-profit sport organisations supervision of an academic staff member.
and clubs.
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Our degrees
Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Any two units of English
235101 283126 G 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) 15 66 61.85
(Band 2)
227851 N/A N 3F/6P 1/2/3 English (4,SA) N/A 15 66 N/A
What you’ll study Career opportunities As an international tourism and hotel
management graduate, you’ll also be
In this degree, you’ll develop core business Sport is big business. If you study sport
prepared for roles in the tourism, leisure
skills in areas such as financial management, management as part of your degree, you
and hospitality industry and government
leadership, management and marketing may find opportunities in government
tourism and regional planning authorities.
and strategic management, and have the departments, local, national and
opportunity to major in sport management. international sporting clubs and event
Studying this major will allow you to develop management organisations. You may also
specialist knowledge of the sport industry find work in sport tourism, marketing,
and gain solid business skills to enable you media and athlete representation.
to manage professional and not-for-profit
sport organisations and clubs.
Postgraduate coursework degree
Credit Start
Code Campus Duration Points trimester Admission requirements
Master of Business
• Any bachelor degree or higher (4.0 GPA) or
5623 G/N 2F/4P 160 1/2/3† • A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis (or equivalent) (4.0 GPA)*
• A related Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) (4.0 GPA)
* This degree also has a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.
† The Trimester 3 intake in this program will be available at Nathan only.
What you’ll study Career opportunities
Internationally recognised as innovative, Studying sport management as a
research-informed and practical, the specialisation, you will be prepared to
Master of Business program provides sound take advantage of new opportunities
business management knowledge and skills in sporting clubs and associations and
to meet the challenges facing professionals government authorities.
working in sport management.Sport
technology
Most elite sporting bodies and institutes now employ a vast array of high-technology
training and monitoring techniques.
Through our study options in this field, you can gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to take advantage of new and emerging
opportunities in sport and electronics.
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Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Any two units of English
234861 283442 G 4F/8P 1/2* English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA) 12 73 71.55
(Band 2) plus Mathematics
229231 N/A N 4F/8P 1/2* English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA) N/A 12 73 N/A
* Students starting in Trimester 2 must also study in Trimester 3 for their first year of study. From second year onwards Trimester 3 will be optional.
What you’ll study Degree structure Professional recognition
Our engineering degree will equip you You’ll graduate as a qualified professional
First year
with the knowledge you need to make a with a degree accredited by the national
positive contribution to an ever-changing You’ll gain fundamental skills, practical engineering body, Engineers Australia.
world. This degree has a strong focus on experience and a broad view of
learning by doing, with hands-on projects engineering. You’ll study foundation
courses, undertake project work to Career opportunities
from your first year. To focus on sports
technology as part of your degree, you develop your design skills and give you You may find opportunities in Australia
can choose a mechanical engineering experience in all areas of engineering. and overseas undertaking research,
major. In the mechanical engineering design, development and manufacture
major, you’ll design, analyse, manufacture 2nd and 3rd year of mechanical systems.
and maintain mechanical systems. From second year onwards you’ll focus
on your chosen major, which you can
complement with a minor specialisation
to create a unique skill set.
4th year
In your final year, you’ll take the skills
gained in your first three years of
study and enhance your employment
opportunities through an engineering
project placement with an industry
partner, in Australia or overseas.
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