Diploma of Commerce

Program code

8064

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Credit points

80

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Prerequisites

  • NIL

Assumed knowledge

  • Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

How to apply

Admission requirements

The University's Admission Policy will apply.

Language requirements

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.

How to apply

Selection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.

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.

Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.

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).


Language requirements

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:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

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:

QTAC application information

Diploma of Commerce - NEW IN 2025 - Online
ATAR/RANK *
Does not apply
VET Qualification
Certificate III
QTAC code

272195

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Prerequisites

NIL

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Diploma of Commerce - NEW IN 2025 - Nathan
ATAR/RANK *
Does not apply
VET Qualification
Certificate III
QTAC code

222171

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Prerequisites

NIL

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

Diploma of Commerce - NEW IN 2025 - Gold Coast
ATAR/RANK *
Does not apply
VET Qualification
Certificate III
QTAC code

230981

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Prerequisites

NIL

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)

UAC application information (for NSW and ACT applicants)

Diploma of Commerce - NEW IN 2025 - Gold Coast
ATAR *
Does not apply
UAC code

283182

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Prerequisites

NIL

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English (Band 3).

Diploma of Commerce - NEW IN 2025 - Nathan
ATAR *
Does not apply
UAC code

283183

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Prerequisites

NIL

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English (Band 3).

Diploma of Commerce - NEW IN 2025 - Online
ATAR *
Does not apply
UAC code

283184

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Prerequisites

NIL

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English (Band 3).