Credit transfer and articulation
Please note: The Credit Precedent Database is presently unavailable. Please contact credit@griffith.edu.au for assistance.
Upon being accepted into Griffith University, you may apply for credit for prior learning which may reduce the time it will take to complete your degree. The University may:
- Grant credit for formal study undertaken in recognised tertiary institutions in Australia, including universities, colleges, TAFE and other post-secondary education institutions and for study at recognised overseas institutions;
- Grant credit for credentialled programs provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities, where appropriate certification is available; and
- Recognise prior learning.
For more information, refer to the Credit Transfer Policy.
Consideration may extend to study provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities, where appropriate certification is available. Credit will normally be granted for prior learning where relevant studies (or other demonstrated learning achievement) have been completed within the previous 10 years.
Further information is available for students applying for credit at Griffith for studies previously undertaken:
- In another program at Griffith (including Continuing Education Certificate programs and students transferring between programs);
- At another Australian university or training organisation;
- At TAFE including partnership institutes;
- At QIBT;
- At an institution in another country; or
- Whilst on exchange.
Applications for credit may be lodged at any time. However, applications should normally be lodged no later than the last working day of January or June preceding the commencement of the semester in which the award of credit is to affect your study program.
International students should apply to be preassessed for credit transfer at the time of lodging your application for admission to the University. You are required to lodge an Acceptance of credit transfer - International students form upon enrolment at Griffith University.
It is far better to have your credit determined prior to the commencement of the semester as it may impact on which courses you should enrol in for that semester.
Important dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 31 January | Final day for credit applications to be lodged to guarantee a decision prior to Semester 1. |
| 30 June | Final day for credit applications to be lodged to guarantee a decision prior to Semester 2. |
You are welcome to make enquiries in advance about the amount of credit you are likely to be awarded by contacting a credit advisor.
Related links
- Credit transfer application form (PDF 95k)
- Acceptance of credit transfer - International students (PDF 93k)
- Credit transfer acceptance for QIBT students (PDF 41k)
- Credit transfer policy (DOC 165k)
- Academic calendar
- Griffith Portal
- Learning at Griffith
There is a different process for applying depending on what type of student you are and what level of study that you want to do.
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