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EDUCATION
Be Remarkable
2019 UNDERGRADUATE
AND POSTGRADUATE
study guide
Contents
Welcome to Griffith 02
Why choose Griffith? 03
Industry connections 06 Ranked in the
Kick start your career 08 top 3% worldwide
Global opportunities 10
Professional experience placements 12
Top reasons to study education at Griffith 14
Australia’s most
Undergraduate degree 15
awarded teachers
Initial teaching degree 15
Postgraduate degrees 19
Rated 5 stars for
Initial teaching degrees 19
student experience
Specialist education degrees 22
Advanced education degrees 25
Research studies 28
Globally connected
Scholarships 29
Griffith Honours College 30
Griffith Sports College 31 Industry focused
Campuses 32
Support to help you succeed 33
How to apply for undergraduate study 34 50,000 students
How to apply for postgraduate study 40
Key dates 41
5 campuses
Legend
Campuses
G = Gold Coast 200,000 graduates
L = Logan
M = Mt Gravatt
N = Nathan
O = Online
S = South Bank
X = External
Online
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: Isobella Christou,
Graduate Diploma of Education graduate
01
At Griffith,
Welcome to Griffith
we believe in,
strive for and
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 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate 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 Researchers at
Since 2012, we have won:
world university rankings, we’re ranked the cutting edge
in the top 300—placing us in the top • two Australian University Teacher of
the Year awards We regularly work with government,
3% worldwide.
• 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,
Young and ambitious * Based on Learning and Teaching results from learning alongside people making history
the 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 each year. Our trimester system offers Check if there is assistance for you
a fast-changing world. We’re constantly you more flexibility and control, with the (see page 29)
innovating, and have introduced Australia’s option to pace your study to suit your
Travel abroad to study and learn
first degrees in a wide range of important needs, or fast track your degree and get
areas, including: Asian studies, environmental a head start on your career. See page 10
science, forensic science, aviation, Australian
Griffith Sports College
Indigenous arts and dental technology. Foundation first year
If you are a high-achieving sport student
Your first year of study is foundational
Work opportunities and and it’s a great time to get to know the
(see page 31)
industry placements students you’ll be studying alongside for Griffith Honours College
Griffith students put what they learn in the most of your degree.
If you are a high-achieving academic
classroom into practice, with the opportunity
student (see page 30)
for industry experience included in many of
our degrees. Depending on what you study, Be part of an
General support
you could learn through work placements, exceptional community
For counselling services, international
overseas fieldtrips or industry projects for With more than 200,000 graduates,
students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
real clients. See page 12 for details. Griffith offers you a passport to a
Islander students, and students with
worldwide network of opportunity.
Global connections disabilities (see page 33)
Our graduates can be found in every field
and overseas study of endeavour, from leading politicians
Our degrees have an international focus, to gold-medal winning athletes, and
preparing you for work almost anywhere gifted musicians to groundbreaking
in the world. What’s more, at Griffith you’ll medical researchers. Across the globe,
have the opportunity to enrich and diversify Griffith graduates are using their skills,
your degree with an overseas study knowledge and passion to make remarkable
experience or by learning a language. contributions to the world around them.
See page 10 for details.
Terrie Campbell always wanted to be a teacher, but it wasn’t until her daughter
Danni Chapman suggested that they study a Bachelor of Education together
that, in her fifties, she decided to pursue this dream. ‘Danni was working in
childcare because she was passionate about working with and teaching children.
I suggested to her to study to be a teacher as this would work better for her
as her family grew,’ Terrie said. ‘I will if you do,’ replied Danni. Terrie and Danni
enrolled at Griffith and supported each other throughout their studies.
‘Griffith made transitioning from work to study easier. All the lecturers and
teachers were very approachable and supportive,’ Terrie said. Since graduating
Terrie and Danni have both secured permanent teaching positions. ‘We both
love what we do and have very fond memories of studying at Griffith.’
Terrie Campbell and Danni Chapman
Bachelor of Education
04 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guide
Teaching 05
excellence
Why choose Griffith?
Griffith Education graduate Krystal Flynn
was recently awarded The Queensland
College of Teachers Excellence in Beginning
to Teach Award. Krystal has been sharing
her passion for teaching with children on a
remote tropical island in the Torres Strait,
4km from Papua New Guinea. An early
career teacher, Krystal has been working
on Saibai Island at Tagai State College,
where her experience and fascination with
the local languages prompted her to study
a Master of Applied Linguistics. Krystal
has recently returned to Brisbane and
is currently settling in to a new position
teaching grade 2 at a local school.
Krystal Flynn
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Industry connections
Griffith offers a range of amazing learning opportunities through
our industry connections. You’ll put what you learn in the
classroom into practice and graduate with valuable contacts
and the skills, knowledge and experience employers want.
Relevant degrees and High profile partners Careers and
industry teachers Our partnerships and collaborations employment events
Griffith maintains strong links with industry unlock all kinds of opportunities. Through A range of industry events and networking
to ensure we develop and deliver relevant our partners, we offer unique learning functions throughout the year gives you
courses based on the latest market trends experiences for students, and connect the opportunity to meet professionals
and employer demand. When you study with government and industry to work on and potential employers from the field you
with Griffith, you’ll learn the latest trends research projects, provide advice and solve are hoping to enter. Enhance your profile
from industry professionals, and meet the problems. Find out more about our industry in your industry before you graduate and
requirements for professional registration partners at griffith.edu.au/industry give yourself the best chance of success.
in Australia. You’ll also learn from teachers Events are listed at griffith.edu.au/careers
with extensive industry experience and Industry placements
from guest lecturers.
Placements offer you the opportunity
In Griffith Business School alone we to learn in a real-life setting, observe
have more than 90 adjunct professors professionals and ask questions. The School
(industry professionals who teach of Education and Professional Studies
students), while more than 400 medical provides students with quality on-the-job
and health practitioners from outside the supervised teaching experiences—called
university have contributed strongly to professional experience placements—
Griffith Health’s teaching and research. within early childhood settings and primary
and secondary schools from your first year
of study. See page 12 for more information.
Smart, confident and determined to make a difference.
These are the hallmarks of three high-achieving young women.
Yasmin Atwani, who received an OP1, and Emily Williamson and
Jean Stansfield who both received an OP2, could have studied
anything they wanted, and chose teaching because they believe
in the power of education. ‘The significance of being an educator
was initially sparked by my teachers and parents, who embedded
in me a passion for improving the world we live in through
education,’ Yasmin said. Emily agrees and said the reason she chose
Griffith was because of its reputation for studying education.
Emily Williamson, Jean Stansfield
and Yasmin Atwani
Bachelor of Education
Pictured left to right: Emily Williamson, Jean Stansfield, Yasmin Atwani
06 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guide
Amazing 07
opportunities
Industry connections
Jacob Elms currently works as a teacher and Head of
Year at John Paul College where he develops exciting
and engaging learning opportunities for students.
He leads a team of teaching staff and manages
a cohort of students. ‘Griffith provided so many
opportunities for me to develop in my field of
study and engage in leadership and professional
networking programs,’ he said. ‘I successfully gained
employment before the completion of my degree
and, as a member of the Griffith Honours College,
undergraduate advisor for the School of Education,
and peer mentor, I grew holistically and developed
my leadership skills.’ Jacob says the experiences
and learning offered through Griffith were
incomparable and have helped to shape the
way he engages with young people as a teacher.
‘The mix of theoretical and practical training
provided at Griffith University ensured I was
prepared to enter the teaching profession.
I now use these skills on a daily basis to
lead within my school and support young
people’s development and learning.’
Jacob Elms
Bachelor of Education and
Master of Educational Studies
Kick start your career
Whether you’re preparing for your future career,
or looking for a casual or part-time job while
you’re studying, we can help you get job ready.
At Griffith, you don’t need to UniTemps Mentoring
wait until you graduate to get Griffith UniTemps is a temporary staffing Griffith’s award winning Industry
started on your career. service providing work opportunities that fit Mentoring Program provides opportunities
with your studies on campus and with local for you to learn from and connect with
Careers and businesses. Griffith students can register leaders in industry, government and the
Employment Service with UniTemps to access a broad range community. Depending on your study
of general and degree-related vacancies. area, you may be able to be paired with
The Careers and Employment Service will
These can help you support yourself a mentor who can give you insights into
help you from first year onwards. We can
through your degree and gain valuable a particular job, company or industry.
help you find a part-time job while you’re
skills to improve your employability before The Program can support your career
studying and provide you with tips for
and after you graduate. Find out more at development and improve your chances
landing your first graduate job. You’ll also
griffith.edu.au/unitemps of landing a job when you graduate.
learn about the importance of professional
Our industry mentors will help you gain a
networking and using social media in
deeper understanding of your study area,
your job search, and you’ll get the latest Student entrepreneurship
and connect you to a world of opportunity.
information on job vacancies, recruitment Griffith has degrees, majors and courses Find out more at griffith.edu.au/careers
trends, employers and career options. designed to teach you the skills you need to
Our online resources are a great start to bring innovative thinking and practice into
find out what you need to know to find a your profession. Our exciting ecosystem LinkedIn
job. Keep in touch with us on social media of innovation and entrepreneurship is As part of Griffith’s focus on student
throughout your degree and beyond to supported by remarkable teaching, research, employability, the Careers and Employment
make the most of the extensive information enterprise and our industry partners. Service has released a LinkedIn eModule
and opportunities we have to offer. designed to equip students and graduates
We will show you how to create with the skills to create an optimised online
We also offer career development opportunities, disrupt existing ways of professional profile. A presence on
seminars and support as well as host thinking and doing, and create solutions LinkedIn provides the opportunity to
an extensive list of employers on campus which impact local and global problems. connect with industry professionals,
throughout the year. Find out more at Find out more at griffith.edu.au/ employers and alumni to identify and
griffith.edu.au/careers innovation-and-entrepreneurship build career opportunities. Employers are
increasingly using the platform to search
for suitable candidates. Find out more at
griffith.edu.au/careers
‘The two years with Griffith
was so fulfilling and enriching...
it strengthened my foundation
and built my credentials as a
professional adult educator.’
08 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guideLifelong 09
connections
Kick start your career
Master of Training and Development (MTD)
graduate Peggy Khoo has applied the theories,
concepts and models she learnt at Griffith
to a Singapore context. ‘The two years
with Griffith was so fulfilling and enriching.
The MTD degree strengthened my foundation
and built my credentials as a professional
adult educator,’ she said. Peggy says the
connections she has made with other members
of her cohort will last a lifetime. ‘The time
spent together helped us build trust and
friendship and we have since progressed
from mere classmates to trustworthy
collaboration partners and friends. My
experience with our lecturers have been
positively memorable—so much patience
and care has been felt while they upheld the
expectations and standards of the program.’
Peggy Khoo
Master of Training and DevelopmentGlobal opportunities
Enrich and diversify your degree with
an international learning experience.
Study overseas Learn in the field Griffith Mates
Challenge yourself, impress potential At Griffith we offer a range of flexible and Griffith Mates is a vibrant team of current
employers, learn a new language, make innovative international field trips, study Australian and international students who
lasting international connections, expand tours and global internships that get you speak around 30 different languages. The
your cultural horizons, and discover out of the classroom and into the field. team welcomes thousands of international
amazing places. Through our Global Some examples include: students each year, helping them adjust
Mobility program, we offer a variety to university life in Australia through a
of global learning experiences to • The School of Education and range of community events and activities.
diversify your degree and enhance Professional Studies Teaching in the Griffith Mates is a great way to practise
your graduate outcomes. Netherlands—a three-week project that your English, make new friends and find
combines lectures and presentations your way around campus. Find out more
As a Griffith student, you may have the on-campus at a partner university and and get involved at griffith.edu.au/mates
opportunity to spend as little as one week, teaching in a school in The Netherlands
or as long as one year, participating in • Eighty days of supervised professional
an overseas program as a part of your practice and a thirty day internship in Add a language
study. Across more than 50 countries, school settings to your degree
the following opportunities are available • More than 2,600 placements are At Griffith, you can learn a language while
to eligible students: offered in more than 450 schools you’re studying overseas on exchange,
(see the professional placements or study a language through the Diploma
• trimester, winter and summer exchange information on page 12). of Languages, which you can undertake
• global internships
alongside any bachelor degree.
• international volunteering
• overseas short courses
• academic-led study tours and field trips
• clinical placements
• research practicums
• overseas conferences and workshops.
More information
Find out if you’re eligible, how to apply,
where you can go and what financial
assistance is available at
griffith.edu.au/go-global
‘I immensely enjoyed being a
Griffith University student
and the opportunities that
were offered.’
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insights
Global opportunities
Ashleigh Laulu chose Griffith as it allowed
her to follow her passion of working
with children and families from diverse
backgrounds in an educative and therapeutic
environment. Ashleigh says that her dual
degree provided her with an abundance
of lifelong opportunities. As part of her
studies Ashleigh travelled to India where
she gained a broad insight into the social
challenges and responses of global issues.
‘I immensely enjoyed being a Griffith
University student and the opportunities
that were offered. It enabled me to gain
real-life experiences which has been
beneficial to my professional development.’
Ashleigh Laulu
Education and Child and
Family Studies graduateProfessional experience placements
The School of Education and Professional Studies provides
students with quality on-the-job supervised teaching
experiences—called professional experience placements—within
early childhood settings and primary and secondary schools.
Whilst our students are usually placed in • Waimea Heights Primary School, Professional experience placements give
local schools, there are opportunities for Tasmania you an opportunity to:
professional experience placements in rural, Located in Hobart, the school caters
remote and culturally diverse locations for approximately 390 students from • appreciate diverse communities
within Australia and overseas, including: Kindergarten to grade six. They look • make informed decisions about future
for opportunities to be creative and employment options
• Clara Brenton Public School, Canada connected with a focus on extending • challenge preconceived ideas about
Classes offered range from junior children’s learning beyond the classroom. what it’s like working and living in rural,
kindergarten to grade eight. The range of remote and international locations
student activities include athletic teams, • Woodbury Boston Primary School, • enhance your employment prospects
dramatic and leadership opportunities Western Australia with access to school, local community
for students and instrumental music for The school caters for students from and regional resources and networks.
intermediate students. kindergarten to year six. The school is
focused on providing rich experiences
• Tagai State College, Queensland for its students, and believes education
The school is committed to providing should be shaped by the needs of
education and training services to the the children, instead of the children’s
Torres Strait Nation that are holistic and experiences being shaped by the needs
designed to respond to the academic, of an institution.
social, emotional and physical needs
of every child.
Bachelor of Education student Lauren Vidler has identified balance
as a key ingredient of her life as a student, a message she took on
board at Griffith University’s Future Leaders Retreat on the Gold
Coast. The retreat brought year 12 students from 40 Queensland
schools together for three days of career mentoring and inspiring
sessions. The initiative was designed to help high school students
prepare for the transition to university and offered exclusive
career development, networking opportunities and the chance
to develop leadership skills. ‘The retreat was an ideal preparation
for starting university life. It helped me get into the right frame
of mind for the uni environment and campus life.’
Lauren Vidler
Bachelor of Education
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experiences
Professional experience placements
Bachelor of Education (Primary) graduate
Jae Phillips has set off to west Queensland
to achieve her goal of teaching in a remote
community. This experience began during her
time at Griffith University. ‘Griffith taught
me that remarkable can happen, whether it’s
during a lecture, during a practicum 15 minutes
or even 6 hours away from home, or in the
classroom with 24 pairs of eyes watching you,’
she said. Throughout her four years, Jae
interacted with her mentors who encouraged
her to complete her practicums and internship
in rural and remote areas. These remote
placements were a highlight for Jae as she
experienced teaching outside a metropolitan
area and came to learn the importance
of education in shaping the opportunities
and positive experiences for young people.
Jae Phillips
Bachelor of Education (Primary)Top reasons to study
education at Griffith
griffith.edu.au/education
1 World leader 2 Excellence 3 Leading reform
in education in teaching in schools
The School of Education and Our lecturers are recognised as You’ll have the opportunity to
Professional Studies is among the among the best in Australia, and engage with experts who are
world’s leading education schools, have been awarded nationally and moving education forward in
ranked in the top 100 worldwide. recognised internationally for their priority areas, including STEAM
With more than 45 years of excellence in teaching. They use education, digital coding, literacy
experience in teacher preparation, an evidence-informed approach and early childhood education.
the School offers a wealth of to learning and teaching and are We helped prepare Queensland
experience across the Mt Gravatt, members of the Griffith Institute schools for the transition of
Gold Coast and Logan campuses for Educational Research (GIER) Year 7 to high school—one of
of Griffith University. which leads research into major the biggest changes in secondary
issues that impact on learning in schooling. And we are currently
a rapidly changing world. Our shaping early years education
degrees have been revitalised through the Age Appropriate
and we offer the most innovative, Pedagogies project. So, at
industry relevant, employment Griffith, you’ll learn from the
focused and future oriented experts who truly lead the way.
programs available in Australia.
In-demand Flexibility Powerful industry
4 expertise
5 6 partnerships
and choice
Griffith has one of the highest We offer a unique and extensive You will benefit from our strong
graduate education success rates suite of qualifications and relationships with schools and
in Australia, rated five-stars specialisations that will lead industry partners, including
by the Good Universities Guide you to exciting opportunities. school-based Teacher Education
2018. Our graduates are in high Study choices include early Centres of Excellence which
demand in the independent, State childhood education, primary, lead to guaranteed employment
and Catholic education systems, junior secondary, secondary, outcomes. Students collectively
as well as internationally. Many adult and vocational education, spent more than 35 years in
of our students are offered special needs education and schools and other workplace
jobs before they graduate, autism studies. Our accelerated learning spaces in 2017 alone,
with Griffith graduates leading options mean you can qualify to which highlights the extensive
schools and innovative education teach in just 18 months if you partnerships and professionally
programs all over Australia. Our already have a degree, or three oriented focus of our programs.
degrees prepare you for work and a half years if you study
by linking theory with practice, our Bachelor of Education.
and give you the opportunity to
develop your teaching skills in
interesting and diverse locations.
14 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guideUndergraduate
Initial teaching degree
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
15
Bachelor of Education
Any two units of English (Band 4 or
Undergraduate degree
higher), Mathematics General 2 or
English (4,SA), Maths A, B,
Mathematics or HSC Mathematics
232272 283226 G 3.5F 1 or C (4,SA), as well as non- 13 71 69.00
Extension 1 or 2 (Band 4 or higher),
academic entry requirements.
as well as non-academic
entry requirements.
English (4,SA), Maths A, B,
261422 N/A L 3.5F 1 or C (4,SA), as well as non- N/A 13 71 N/A
academic entry requirements.
English (4,SA), Maths A, B,
223342 N/A M 3.5F 1 or C (4,SA), as well as non- N/A 13 71 N/A
academic entry requirements.
Primary Education: Students selecting primary education as a major from their second year of study will also need to have completed an Authority Science subject (4,SA) or equivalent.
A bridging course (‘Foundations of Science’—Griffith Code 1001SCG) is available to those who are yet to reach this level.
Secondary Education: It is recommended that students select teaching areas that they have successfully studied in their senior schooling. In particular, for the mathematics teaching
area—Maths B or C (Mathematics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 for NSW, ACT) and for chemistry, physics or biology teaching areas—chemistry physics or biology respectively.
Students undertaking an Initial Teacher Education program are expected to undertake and meet the benchmark in the Personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Educators
(LANTITE). These tests are a requirement for graduation for all students in teacher education programs who commence in or after 2017.
In addition, in response to an industry call for a common approach for non-academic selection criteria for initial teacher education programs, all applicants for this degree, both domestic
and international, will be required to submit a personal statement of 1,000 words, split into two parts. The first part will relate to motivation and suitability for teaching. The second
part will relate to prior experiences with learning or leadership activities. You will be assessed in areas such as engagement with learning and willingness to learn, resilience, as well as
communication and planning skills.
Language requirements: Please refer to the entry on our degree finder website for detailed English language proficiency requirements.
Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au/Program/1567/HowToApply
What you’ll study Foundation First Year Following the foundation year, you’ll select
You’ll study a foundation first year which will a major in either primary or secondary
By studying this innovative degree, you
equip you with a thorough understanding education from your second year, with
will meet the national accreditation
of fundamental teaching principles from a the option to study a double major.
requirements of the Australian Institute
for Teaching and School Leadership and global perspective, with a focus on digital You’ll also undertake professional
can choose to be equipped to teach in learning. All courses in the foundation year practice which includes observation
either primary or secondary settings. of the Bachelor of Education are offered and participation in schools, practice
You can also complete your degree in across all three campuses (Gold Coast, teaching, internships and community field
just three and a half years, giving you Logan and Mt Gravatt). studies every year as part of your studies,
a head start in your teaching career. ensuring that you graduate with a wealth
of practical experience and networks.
Education graduate Jessica Rankin is excited about her new position teaching
Year 1 at Emmanuel College. ‘The transition from student to teacher seemed
overwhelming when I first started studying. But now I’m entering employment
with a toolkit from Griffith and a deep passion for teaching that I am ready
to share with my own Year 1 class,’ she said. ‘In my opinion, teaching is a
fundamental profession in society but is often undervalued. Griffith proved
they believed in our importance through dynamic courses, passionate lecturers
and tutors, and immersing us in real teaching experiences from the get-go.’
Jessica Rankin
Bachelor of EducationPrimary education Secondary majors Note. Not all teaching areas are offered
at all campuses. Mt Gravatt students may
Curriculum areas covered in primary • Junior Secondary Education
be required to undertake their Content
education include history and geography, (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
Teaching Areas at Nathan or South Bank.
the way language develops and works, —you’ll learn the specialist skills
mathematics, science and technology, to teach Grades 7–9.
health and physical education, and the • Learning Support (Mt Gravatt)—you’ll Career opportunities and
arts. If you select primary education as learn the specialist skills to provide professional accreditation
your major, you have the option to study a learning support across the curriculum
Griffith University has one of the highest
double major or complement your primary to students with additional needs.
education graduate success rates in
education major with a minor (see below).
You’ll also study one teaching area with Australia. Our graduates are in demand
Core courses in the primary education your double major. and find employment in the independent,
major are offered across all three campuses Catholic and State education systems in
(Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt). Students Secondary teaching areas Queensland as well as overseas.
may need to travel to another campus to Students undertaking two teaching areas
You will be prepared for a career as a
undertake courses specific to a particular will select one area from the Teaching
teacher in the public or private sector
second major or minor that are not offered Area Content 1 list and one area from the
which can lead to senior positions such
on their home campus. Teaching Area Content 2 list. Students
as a head of department or principal.
undertaking one of the secondary majors
Primary majors (Junior Secondary Education or Learning Your education degree can also lead to
Support) will select one area from the many other areas of work. Rather than
You have the option to combine your
Teaching Area Content 2 list. teaching in schools, you could choose
primary education major with a double
major in: Teaching Area Content 1 to follow a different pathway and work
in training settings in industry and
• Biology (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
• Early Childhood Education and Care government, outdoor education, adult
• Business and Economics (Mt Gravatt,
(Logan)* literacy, libraries, educational research,
Gold Coast)*
• Health and Physical Education education policy, or consultancy.
• English (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
(Gold Coast)
• Geography (Mt Gravatt)
• Special Needs Education (Mt Gravatt) The Bachelor of Education has been
• History (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
* subject to university approval
accredited by the Queensland College of
• Legal studies (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)*
Teachers, and as a graduate, you will be
• Mathematics (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
Primary minors eligible to apply for registration with the
• Visual arts (Mt Gravatt)
Queensland College of Teachers. Applicants
There is an option to combine your * subject to university approval
wishing to obtain registration in NSW will
primary education major with a minor in:
need to ensure that they meet the NSW
Teaching Area Content 2
• English Education Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Chemistry (other teaching area must
(Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast, Logan) registration requirements. Please refer to
be Biology or Mathematics)
• Mathematics Education the NESA website for further information
(Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
(Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast) (educationstandards.nsw.edu.au).
• Design Technology (Gold Coast)
• Science Education • Drama (Mt Gravatt)
(Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast) • English (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
• Food and Nutrition (Gold Coast)*
Secondary education • Health and Physical Education
Students undertake studies in two (Mt Gravatt)
teaching areas or one teaching area and • History (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
one major (conditions apply to some • Industrial Technology Skills (Gold Coast)*
teaching area combinations). Core courses • Physics (other teaching area must be
in the secondary education major are Mathematics) (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)
• Psychology (Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast)*
offered on the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt
campuses. Students may need to travel * subject to university approval
to another campus to undertake courses
specific to a secondary teaching area that
are not offered on their home campus.
‘Education is a great way to inspire and
equip young people to realise their full
potential and it’s also an interesting
career, where no two days are alike.’
16 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guideInteresting career
Bachelor of Education graduate Laura Dean
chose teaching as a career to be an instigator
of change. ‘Education is a great way to inspire
and equip young people to realise their full
potential and it’s also an interesting career,
where no two days are alike,’ she said.
During her degree Laura spent a summer 17
on exchange at the University of Exeter in
England, where she studied visual culture
Undergraduate degree
and 12th century European history. ‘It was
an incredible experience. My visual culture
lecturer was a curator at the TATE in London,
and as part of our course we enjoyed a
behind-the-scenes look at how the exhibition
was set up and a Q&A with other TATE staff,’
she said. Laura currently teaches creative
arts, humanities, english and history at
Windaroo Valley State High School.
Laura Dean
Bachelor of EducationInvaluable
learning
Master of Education and Professional
Studies Research (MEPS) student Alexandra
Laird says studying the degree has been
her best decision to date. ‘I was not fond
of mathematics in school and it wasn’t until
I did my Bachelor of Education at Griffith
that I developed a passion for it and the
way it is taught in schools,’ she said.
‘A highlight was meeting my professor
who has helped me to take this new
and exciting path within the profession
of education. So far I have been to four
conferences with my professors and
made some invaluable connections
with people in my field.’
Alexandra Laird
Master of Education and
Professional Studies in Research
18 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guidePostgraduate
Initial teaching degrees
Credit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Master of Primary Teaching
19
You’ll need a bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4 on
Postgraduate degrees
a 7-point scale and sufficient knowledge to address the range of required
teaching areas including: Arts, English, Health and Physical Education,
Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Technology. Find out more
5587 about these key learning areas at the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
Authority website at qcaa.qld.edu.au
QTAC code: M/O 1.5F* 160 1 Note. If you’re an international applicant, or if you’re a domestic applicant
223332 (M) whose prior studies were completed in a country other than Australia, Canada,
273205 (O) New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States, or
completed in a language other than English, you’ll need to provide evidence
of a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS
score of 7.5 (academic) with no score below 7 in any of the four skill areas,
and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
* This is a 2-year program accelerated over 18 months.
Students undertaking an Initial Teacher Education program are expected to undertake and meet the benchmark in the Personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Educators
(LANTITE). These tests are a requirement for graduation for all students in teacher education programs who commence in or after 2017.
In addition, in response to an industry call for a common approach for non-academic selection criteria for initial teacher education programs, all applicants for this degree, both
domestic and international, will be required to submit a personal statement of 1,000 words, split into two parts. The first part will relate to motivation and suitability for teaching.
The second part will relate to prior experiences with learning or leadership activities. You will be assessed in areas such as engagement with learning and willingness to learn, resilience,
as well as communication and planning skills.
Applications for this degree are through QTAC. See qtac.edu.au for details on how to apply.
What you’ll study During your degree you will have at least Career opportunities and
This pre-service teacher education degree
60 days of professional experience, as we professional accreditation
support you into your teaching career. You
is for graduates from a non-education Griffith University has one of the highest
will also choose one of four specialisations:
background. It will give you the professional education graduate success rates in
preparation to teach in primary school • Mathematics education Australia. Our graduates are in demand
settings (prep to year 6). Accelerated over • English education and find employment in the independent,
18 months, you’ll be eligible to apply for • Science education Catholic and State education systems in
teacher registration 6 months earlier than • Health and wellbeing education Queensland as well as overseas.
graduates from other universities.
Your specialisations will help prepare you You will be prepared for a career as a
You’ll learn the theory and practice of to take a leadership role in schools.All four teacher in the public or private sector
teaching, including the characteristics of specialisation are areas of high interest which can lead to senior positions such
learners, the social and educational contexts and demand in schools—making you a as a head of department or principal.
of education, curriculum studies and competitive and valuable staff member. Your education degree can also lead to
professional experience in relevant settings.
many other areas of work. Rather than
teaching in schools, you could choose
to follow a different pathway and work
in training settings in industry and
government, outdoor education, adult
literacy, libraries, educational research,
education policy, or consultancy.
‘A highlight was meeting my The Master of Primary Teaching has been
professor who has helped me to accredited by the Queensland College of
Teachers, and as a graduate, you will be
take this new and exciting path eligible to apply for registration with the
Queensland College of Teachers. Applicants
within the profession of education.’ wishing to obtain registration in NSW will
need to ensure that they meet the NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA)
registration requirements. Please refer to
the NESA website for further information
(educationstandards.nsw.edu.au).Credit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Master of Secondary Teaching
You’ll need a bachelor degree, or equivalent, that does not lead to teacher
registration, with a minimum GPA of 4 on a 7-point scale.
You’ll need disciplinary strengths in two distinctive teaching areas.
Applicants must have completed a quarter of their degree (a minimum of six
5700 subjects) in their first nominated teaching area. The second teaching area
must include a minimum of another six courses in order to teach the subject
QTAC code: G/M 1.5F* 160 1 to senior secondary or four courses for junior secondary.
232092 (G)
Note. If you’re an international applicant, or if you’re a domestic applicant
223352 (M)
(whose prior studies were completed in a country other than Australia, Canada,
New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States, or
completed in a language other than English), you’ll need to provide evidence of
a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score
of 7.5 (academic) with no score below 7 in any of the four skill areas, and a
score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
* This is a 2-year program accelerated over 18 months.
Students undertaking an Initial Teacher Education program are expected to undertake and meet the benchmark in the Personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Educators
(LANTITE). These tests are a requirement for graduation for all students in teacher education programs who commence in or after 2017.
In addition to the above, and in response to an industry call for a common approach for non-academic selection criteria for initial teacher education programs, all applicants for this
degree, both domestic and international, will be required to submit a personal statement of 1,000 words, split into two parts. The first part will relate to motivation and suitability for
teaching. The second part will relate to prior experiences with learning or leadership activities. You will be assessed in areas such as engagement with learning and willingness to learn,
resilience, as well as communication and planning skills.
Applications for this degree are through QTAC. See qtac.edu.au for details on how to apply.
What you’ll study • Food and Nutrition^† Career opportunities and
This pre-service teacher education • Geography* professional accreditation
degree is for graduates from a non- • Health and Physical Education
Griffith University has one of the highest
education background. It will give you • History
education graduate success rates in
the professional preparation to teach in • Instrumental Music*
Australia. Our graduates are in demand
secondary school settings. Accelerated • Languages other than English (LOTE)*
and find employment in the independent,
over 18 months, you’ll be eligible to apply • Legal Studies†
Catholic and State education systems in
for teacher registration 6 months earlier • Mathematics
Queensland as well as overseas.
than graduates from other universities. • Music*
• Physics You will be prepared for a career as a
You will learn the theory and practice of • Psychology† teacher in the public or private sector
teaching, as well as the characteristics • Visual Arts* which can lead to senior positions such
of learners and teachers and the social as a head of department or principal.
* Available at the Mt Gravatt campus only.
contexts of education. The degree † Subject to university approval
includes education studies, curriculum ^ Available at the Gold Coast campus only. Your education degree can also lead to
studies in two nominated teaching areas, many other areas of work. Rather than
Alternatively, if you have completed at teaching in schools, you could choose
and professional experience in secondary
least six subjects in psychology in your to follow a different pathway and work
school settings.
bachelor degree, you may nominate one in training settings in industry and
You will need to be able to choose two of of the above teaching areas (for which government, outdoor education, adult
the following teaching areas: you meet the study requirements) and literacy, libraries, educational research,
complete the Learning Enhancement education policy, or consultancy.
• Biology specialist area. In the Learning
• Business Enhancement courses, you will gain The Master of Secondary Teaching has
• Chemistry specialist skills needed to provide learning been accredited by the Queensland College
• Design Technologies^ support to students with additional needs. of Teachers, and as a graduate, you will be
• Digital Technologies You will be able to work in secondary eligible to apply for registration with the
• Drama* settings where you advise teachers in Queensland College of Teachers. Applicants
• Earth and Environmental Science their planning and/or teach in secondary wishing to obtain registration in NSW will
• English special education settings. need to ensure that they meet the NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA)
registration requirements. Please refer to
the NESA website for further information
(educationstandards.nsw.edu.au).
20 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guidePositive change
Saint Stephen’s College (SSC) Head of Science,
and Griffith Education graduate, Iain Taylor
is focused on innovation and making positive
change. ‘Teaching is really rewarding. Every day
is different, and every day is an opportunity
to make a difference. I don’t think I would be
motivated to work as hard in any other career.’ 21
After completing a Bachelor of Science, Iain
went straight into a postgraduate education
Postgraduate degrees
degree specialising in STEM, before holding
teaching positions regionally, on the Gold Coast
and overseas.In his role at SSC Iain currently
collaborates with Griffith through the STEM
Ambassador Program and Griffith Pop-Up
Science Centre. Iain says Griffith has always
been a leader in teaching, with a strong focus on
technology and syllabus standards. ‘Griffith gave
me a really good foundation in pedagogy, and
cutting-edge technology, although the best part
of the degree was time spent in the classroom.’
Iain Taylor
Graduate Diploma (Secondary)
(superseded by the Master of
Secondary Teaching)Specialist education degrees
Credit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
• Bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.5 or
• A qualification leading to professional registration (e.g. nursing) or
3270 O 0.5F/ 1P 40 1/2
• 5 years relevant work experience and capacity to study successfully at a
postgraduate level, including competent oral and written communication skills
Master of Autism Studies
5595 O* 1F/2P 80 1/2 Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies with a minimum GPA of 4.5
* Online study with the option of one-day on-campus intensives for some courses.
What you’ll study You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding Career opportunities
and skills in research and practice for
These degrees, offered by the As a graduate, you’ll be well equipped to
people with autism, which will enable
Autism Centre of Excellence, have a advance into leadership and specialist roles
you to work effectively with learners
multidisciplinary, whole-of-life focus and in education, health, government policy,
with autism and their families at home,
are designed for people who want to social work and service provision for people
in school, at work and in the community.
provide quality intervention and support with autism and their families.
for people with autism. In the graduate These degrees address an area of acute
certificate, you’ll gain a foundation in Professionals with specialised knowledge
need as determined by the Australian
autism, including communication, learning in providing for the needs of learners with
Department of Families, Housing,
style and behaviour management. autism, their families and communities, are in
Community Services and Indigenous
high demand in public and private specialist
Affairs, Australian Department of
In the masters degree, you’ll build on this and mainstream education, across health
Education, Employment and Workplace
knowledge and learn about critical issues and disability sectors, and in consultancy
Relations, Queensland Department
in autism such as transitions, collaborative services for people with autism.
of Education and Training, and the
practices and environmental management.
Queensland Department of Communities,
Child Safety and Disability Services.
Libby Macdonald received a scholarship from the Cooperative
Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) to
undertake her studies with Griffith. She lived a long way from
a campus and said it was only possible due to good online
resources. ‘Studying through Griffith, mostly online, gave
me the flexibility I needed to complete my studies around
family commitments. My research was looking at strategies
to support students on the autism spectrum in mainstream
classrooms,’ she said. ‘There is evidence that all children can
benefit from the creation of inclusive classroom environments.’
Libby Macdonald
PhD Candidate
22 Education 2019 undergraduate and postgraduate study guideCredit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education
Bachelor degree (or equivalent)
3020 O 1P 40 1/2
Full-time teaching experience is desirable
23
Master of Special Needs and Intervention Education
Postgraduate degrees
Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education or equivalent with a minimum
5114 O 1F/2P 80 1/2
GPA of 4.5
What you’ll study You’ll develop special education skills at an Career opportunities
advanced level and an understanding of
These degrees will equip you with the You’ll find employment opportunities as
the general principles and practices of the
knowledge and skills to advance your an inclusion teacher, support teacher or
education of students with special needs.
professional career in special and inclusive special education teacher working in a
education, including moving into At the masters level you’ll also develop range of educational settings. You’ll be
leadership roles. research skills that will be applied to able to advance your professional career
a research project in special and to senior leadership positions in special
inclusive education. and inclusive education.
Note. These degrees do not lead to
teacher registration.
Credit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Bachelor degree in primary or secondary education or
3327 O 1P 40 1 • A postgraduate primary or secondary education qualification which leads
to teacher registration
What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities
If you’re a teacher, this degree allows you The degree is professionally recognised You’ll be ready to meet the growing
to continue your professional learning in by the Australian Children’s Education demand for postgraduate qualified teachers
accordance with the requirements of the and Care Quality Authority. in the early childhood education sector and
Queensland College of Teachers, in order you’ll also gain a qualification that allows
to maintain your teacher registration. You’ll entry into a relevant masters degree.
also be able to specialise in early childhood You’ll be eligible to be employed as the
teaching (kindergarten to year 3). registered early childhood teacher in
prior-to-school settings, including long
It also provides qualified registered teachers day care and kindergartens.
the opportunity to teach in pre-school
settings (1–5 years) as well as specialise
in the early years of school (5–8 years) to
enhance their professional development.Credit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Graduate Certificate in STEAM Education
You’ll need a bachelor degree from a related discipline from a recognised
3340 M 0.5F/1P 40 1/2 university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
with a minimum GPA of 4.
What you’ll study As the teaching of science and technical Career opportunities
disciplines becomes increasingly important,
The Graduate Certificate in STEAM If you are currently a teacher and wish to
this program offers the ideal opportunity
Education (Science, Technology, strengthen your knowledge base in the
for teachers to refresh and broaden their
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) realises areas of science, technology, engineering,
knowledge in these areas, or for graduates
the connection between technology, art/design and mathematics, this degree
in related disciplines to up-skill through a
science and the arts, and how to is ideally suited to you. It also offers
personalised professional learning program.
understand and interpret these disciplines opportunities for recent Bachelor of
in the curriculum and the classroom. The Students who have completed the Education graduates to up-skill, gain a
Federal Government’s Department of accelerated 3.5 year Bachelor of Education competitive edge and approach the job
Education and Training (DET), as well as at Griffith will be able to access and market with additional, highly sought-after
the Chief Scientist, have identified the complete this program ahead of their STEAM knowledge.
importance of strengthening teaching counterparts from other universities, who
and learning in these areas, factoring in will have undertaken education degrees over
advances in computing power and increased a 4-year period. Teachers working in schools
access to specialised equipment and and professionals in other education-related
technology (such as 3D printers). areas can choose to study part time and fit
their studies around their work.
Credit Start
Code Campus Duration points trimester Admission requirements
Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning
You’ll need a bachelor degree from a recognised university (or another tertiary
3339 M/O 1P 40 1/2
education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0
What you’ll study It is offered in a part-time capacity over Career opportunities
two trimesters to enable professionals
It is widely accepted in many professions This program is for professionals who wish
to fit studies around their work and
that learning should continue beyond to gain specialised knowledge in specific
other commitments. The focus of the
initial tertiary qualifications. The Graduate areas of adult learning, with emphasis
assessment is to equip professionals to
Certificate in Professional Learning on professional learning in practice. It is
identify, plan and implement change, and
will equip students with specialised suited to professionals in corporate areas
communicate and manage the changes
knowledge in the areas of adult learning, (such as HR or change management) or
in professional contexts. Recognition and
with particular emphasis on continued non-corporate environments—including
credit for prior learning is available and
learning and leading and building learning those already working in higher education,
can be applied to the elective component
communities in professional practice either in a teaching role or in educational,
of the program.
contexts. The program will be highly administrative or technical roles that
relevant to all professionals who are support teaching and learning.
seeking the next step in their learning.
Graduates will be better able to advocate
for adult learning requirements in practice
settings, and be equipped to identify
and explain issues requiring innovation
and change.
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