Transfer from TAFE
How to apply
Once admitted into Griffith University, students can apply for a credit transfer by lodging a credit transfer application form.
The credit application form contains full details of the documentation you will be required to submit. In applying for credit where you have previously undertaken studies at a TAFE institute, you will need to provide:
- A copy of the completed TAFE award e.g. Diploma; and
- Official academic records including an explanation of grades.
By searching the University's Credit Precedent Database, you will be able to find whether Griffith has already calculated an articulation arrangement or credit precedent for your TAFE program of study. If no arrangements have been made you may email tafe-credit@griffith.edu.au for assistance with lodging your application.
TAFE graduates entering Griffith University having completed a dual Griffith University/TAFE program need to lodge a credit transfer form, but do not need to list courses on page 2. Your credit entitlement has already been determined and will automatically be transferred to your degree record. If this information is not on your Griffith academic record at the commencement of week 1, please email tafe-credit@griffith.edu.au for assistance.
- Dual Griffith University/TAFE qualifications (PDF 17k)
- Dual Griffith/TAFE offer information sheet (PDF 85k)
- Information sheet for mid-year Bachelor of Nursing/TAFE students (PDF 95k)
Are you aware of the TAFE Partnership Admission Scheme?
Grififth has close institutional relationships with particular partnership TAFE institutes within the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor through the TAFE Partnerships Admission Scheme.
The five partnership institutions are:
- Brisbane North Institute of TAFE;
- Gold Coast Institute of TAFE;
- Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE;
- Skills Tech Australia; and
- Southbank Institute of Technology.
The Scheme allocates higher ranks for students who complete Advanced Diploma or Diploma level study from the five partnership institutes. The TAFE Partnership Admissions Scheme website provides further information about eligible programs.
The amount of credit you may receive will depend on the amount and type of study you have completed.
Credit Precedent Database
Find precedents where Griffith has awarded credit for previous TAFE study.
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The credit transfer policy allows for up to two-thirds credit towards a bachelors degree depending on the nature of the previous study, but, notwithstanding the amount of credit awarded, a student is required to complete a minimum amount of study at Griffith University. Refer to the credit transfer policy for details.
TAFE students may enquire regarding their credit entitlement towards Griffith University programs by emailing tafe-credit@griffith.edu.au.
Credit awarded
Once your application has been processed you will be able to view a Transfer Credit Report or your Unofficial Transcript on the Griffith Portal.
Credit may be awarded as advanced standing, unspecified credit, specified credit or provisional credit. Refer to the credit transfer policy for descriptions of these terms.
Scholarships available to TAFE students
Scholarships are available to TAFE students who have completed either a Diploma or Advanced Diploma course. For further information visit the Griffith University Scholarships website.