1189
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
240
$9,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP
fee
The University's Admission Policy will apply.
There are two admission pathways to the Bachelor of Design. Applicants may be considered via one of the following:
1. Guaranteed* ATAR/Rank of 70.00 or above or VET Qualification: Certificate IV, or via
2. Portfolio and interview.
Applicants who wish to be considered via the portfolio pathway must submit by the related close date and therefore have the opportunity to secure their place in an early round.
Find out more on the QCAD Portfolio Admission webpage.
QTAC application information
Prerequisites
Assumed knowledge
Additional Requirements
UAC application information
Prerequisites
Assumed knowledge
Additional Requirements
*Guaranteed ATAR/Rank applies until the major offer round for each intake. Trimester 1, 2024 offers were made to all applicants who met the Portfolio and Interview requirements and to applicants with a minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank of 63.00.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to these programs are described below.
Griffith University awards credit for prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information see below.
To be considered, applicants must apply via QTAC/UAC (or Internal Transfer for current Griffith University students). There are two admission pathways to the Bachelor of Design. Applicants may be considered via one of the following:
1. Guaranteed* ATAR/Rank of 70.00 or above or VET Qualification: Certificate IV, or via
2. Portfolio and interview.
If applying via portfolio, note the following important dates (both portfolio and fee payment required):
For study in Trimester 1, 2025:
Portfolio applications open and fee payment required: 1 August - 4 September 2024.
Applicants will still be able to apply after these dates and be considered for ATAR/Rank admission.
Find out more on the QCAD Portfolio Admission webpage
Applicants who wish to be considered via the portfolio pathway must submit by the related close date and therefore have the opportunity to secure their place in an early round.
QTAC application information
Bachelor of Design - South Bank
QTAC Code: 241292
Bachelor of Design - Gold Coast
QTAC Code: 236142
UAC application information
Bachelor of Design - Gold Coast
UAC Code: 283255
Bachelor of Design - South Bank
UAC Code: 283286
Selection for admission to this degree is made on the basis of academic merit or satisfactory portfolio and interview.
Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement or satisfactory portfolio and interview.
Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.
Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Domestic applicants from NSW and ACT should apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
A summary of the student profile for this program can be found on the QTAC website for Gold Coast | South Bank. The Rank profile is located on the Student Profile tab.
Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. By preferencing both the Bachelor of Design and the Diploma of Design/Bachelor of Design, if you don't quite meet entry requirements for the bachelor degree, you may be offered a place in the undergraduate diploma. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Design you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Design program. Visit griffith.edu.au/undergraduate-diplomas for more information.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Applicants should refer to the following University procedure for further information:
International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.
The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.
If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.