Griffith accepts standalone VET qualifications for current Year 12 and mature applicants
At Griffith, we have a long tradition of recognising the skills and knowledge gained through Vocational Education and Training (VET) as a highly effective pathway to university.
Over many years, Griffith has seen VET pathway domestic students achieve remarkable results and we continue to accept stand-alone Vocational Education and Training qualifications completed at high school, private providers and TAFE institutes for admission.
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VET Guaranteed Admission
Griffith's VET Guarantee provides certainty that your qualification guarantees admission to a range of Griffith degrees.
Eligible degrees are identified by the VET guarantee badge on the Degree Finder. Applicants must still meet all other admission requirements. If you have completed an eligible qualification, no separate application is required – simply include your qualification details in your QTAC or UAC application. Visit Guaranteed Admission for the full list of eligible degrees.
For programs not included in the VET Guarantee, your qualification may still be considered for admission. See below for information on how VET qualifications are assessed for these programs.
TAFE Admission Pathway
The TAFE Admission Pathway allows domestic graduates of an AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) from an Australian TAFE to apply for direct admission into a range of Griffith University degrees for the next available intake. This pathway is not available to Year 12 school leavers.
For the list of degrees eligible for direct admission, see below. For further information on the degree, visit Griffith Degree Finder. Visit Apply to Study to check the key dates to apply for your preferred intake.
Ready to apply?
If you have completed an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma through TAFE , apply directly using the TAFE direct admission application below.
If you are a Year 12 applicant or have completed an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma through a private provider (not TAFE ), you are not eligible to apply directly. Please apply via QTAC or UAC.
Changed your mind?
If you commenced in a dual qualification and have completed your TAFE Diploma, but would like to commence in another degree, you are still eligible to apply under the TAFE Admission Pathway.
Simply check the list of eligible degrees and submit an online application. If your preferred degree is not available for direct admission, you can apply for admission via QTAC or UAC .
Ready to apply?
If you have completed a Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) through TAFE, apply directly using the TAFE CATP direct admission application below.
If you have not yet completed your CATP you are not eligible to apply directly, however you may be considered for admission based on your incomplete study via QTAC or UAC .
If you have completed your CATP at another institution, you are not eligible to apply directly. However, you may be considered for admission based on your completed/incomplete study via QTAC or UAC.
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
A completed Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) awards a selection rank and is ideal if you're wishing to commence tertiary study, particularly if some time has lapsed since completing your secondary studies, and provides a direct pathway to a range of Griffith degrees.
See below to find out what selection rank you may receive and the range of eligible Griffith degrees. To apply direct via this pathway, see CATP Direct Admission online application.
Applicants with incomplete CATP should apply directly to QTAC/UAC and will be assessed on a different schedule to the below.
Dual TAFE Diploma/Griffith degrees
Griffith also offers dual TAFE Diploma/Griffith degree qualifications with TAFE Queensland. Applications for these programs must be submitted through QTAC via TAFE Queensland. View below for the full list.
Applicants who have completed their dual TAFE Diploma/Griffith degree can apply direct via the TAFE Direct Admission, see TAFE direct admission online application.
How your VET qualifications will be assessed for programs not included in the VET guarantee
A completed AQF Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma at TAFE or through a private provider award selection ranks that may allow you to study at Griffith. See below to determine the selection rank that will be assigned to your complete or incomplete study.
The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may increase your selection rank if you completed a competency-based or ungraded qualification.
Completed Certificates I and II are not considered for admission to Griffith University.
Excluded programs: Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Graduate Entry pathway and postgraduate programs.
Meeting subject prerequisites
Most Griffith undergraduate degrees now have English as Assumed knowledge. Some degrees including the Bachelor of Education and all Laws (Honours) single and double degrees require applicants to meet an English subject prerequisite for admission among other requirements. Some programs have additional prerequisites or requirements for admission. For further details on your preferred program, visit the Degree Finder.
The table below provides details of whether your VET qualification meets the English subject prerequisite for admission.
| Completed qualification | Meets the English subject prerequisite |
|---|---|
| AQF Certificate III | No |
| AQF Certificate IV | No |
| AQF Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation | Yes* |
| AQF Diploma | Yes |
| AQF Advanced Diploma | Yes |
[*] Partial completion may also meet the English subject prerequisite, depending on which modules you have successfully completed.
For further details on how to meet prerequisites or assumed knowledge, including which CATP modules may meet the English subject prerequisite, visit the below website.
Credit Precedent Database
When you are admitted into Griffith University, you can apply for credit transfer which, if awarded may reduce the time it takes you to complete your degree. Use Griffith’s Credit Precedent Database to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past to give you an idea how your VET qualifications may translate to credit transfer for your Griffith studies.
Looking for other pathways? Visit our Pathways website.