Griffith University Courses

Entry to the Master of Suicidology program requires students to hold:

• a Bachelor degree in a related field such as medical, social or behavioural science, psychological sciences, social work, community welfare, human services, public health, nursing, education, criminology, anthropology, law
• OR a Bachelor Honours, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualification in a different discipline area
• OR a Graduate Certificate in Suicidology (3382) or Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies (3110) (from Griffith University) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher (successful applicants will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing and will be required to complete 80 credit points in the program).

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, a student must:

• hold a related Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
• OR hold a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management or Employment Relations (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) - students with a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management or Employment Relations will receive 40 credit points of advanced standing
• OR have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis, consideration will be given to applicants who have:

• a completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 (using a 7 point scale)
• OR a health, education or related Diploma or Certificate IV VET/TAFE qualification plus two years relevant work experience
• OR completed a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in related fields and can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study as a result of relevant work experience through provision of curriculum vitae and an employer's reference
• OR can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study as a result of relevant life experience (for example, a parent of a child with disability accessing ABA intervention) through provision of curriculum vitae and statement of relevant life experience.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in First Peoples Community Practice, an applicant must have:

• a Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline;
• OR a relevant Certificate IV or Diploma - VET/TAFE qualification and a minimum of one year full-time professional experience in a relevant field;
• OR a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in a related field and can demonstrate ability to undertake graduate study through the provision of curriculum vitae and an employer's reference.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies, applicants must hold:

• a completed a Bachelor (or higher) degree in any discipline
• OR completed a Certificate IV or Diploma VET/TAFE qualification in a related discipline AND a minimum of one year full-time professional experience in the disability, rehabilitation or related human services fields.
• OR completed a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the disability, rehabilitation or related human services fields and can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study through a discussion with the Program Director and provision of curriculum vitae and an employer's reference.

To be eligible for admission to this program, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:

• have at least five years relevant work experience (this requirement may be waived in special circumstances at the discretion of ANZSOG and the Academic Board), and
• must be currently working as a public servant in a government body that is a member of ANZSOG, and
• have been accepted as a candidate for the degree by ANZSOG

Having satisfied ANZSOG criteria students admitted to this Griffith program must also satisfy the following criteria:

• have a bachelors degree in any discipline from an Australian or New Zealand University (or equivalent)
• OR hold a Graduate Certificate or equivalent qualification in a related field (i.e. Bachelor Honours or Graduate Diploma) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Catchment Processes; a student must:

• hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
• have a minimum of two years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Marketing, a student must:

• hold any Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale), OR
• have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, an applicant must:

• hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognized University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale)
• OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.

Completion of this Graduate Certificate is a pathway into the Masters of Business or Master of International Business, where applicants will be eligible for 40 credit points of credit.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
  AND
• current or temporary unrestricted registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  AND
• be working with critical care presentations for a minimum of two days per week.

Degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to a recognised Australian accredited qualification.

Please be aware that Griffith University does not arrange registration or employment.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has instituted a Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) procedure for registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate qualification. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate eligibility requirements. The School of Nursing and Midwifery will determine eligibility for admission into the requested program based on application, curriculum vitae and referee reports.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Learning and Professional Development (Singapore), applicants must:

• hold a Bachelor degree of at least three years duration in a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 scale);
• have a minimum of three years work experience;
• provide an evidence-informed portfolio demonstrating successful participation in professional development activities and workplace learning.