Your pathway to a bachelor degree
Our undergraduate diplomas give you a supported start to your university studies, providing you with a practical pathway to achieving a full bachelor’s degree.
Finish your first year in the diploma alongside your peers in the bachelor degree in the same amount of time.
Guaranteed entry into the second year of the corresponding bachelor degree after successful completion of your diploma.
Draw on a wide variety of student support services and programs to assist you throughout your studies.
Develop foundational knowledge and skills, setting you up for success in your future bachelor studies.
How do they work?
Learn more about undergraduate diplomas and the benefits of studying one as a pathway to your preferred degree.
Undergraduate diplomas
Undergraduate diplomas are offered matched to their relevant bachelor degree for you to list in your QTAC or UAC preferences.
There's a range of undergraduate diplomas for you to choose from:
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Diploma of Applied Financial Advice Degree Code 8050 accounting-finance-and-economics |
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Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice Degree Code 1612 accounting-finance-and-economics |
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Degree Code 8035 environment-and-sustainability science |
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Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree Code 1547 environment-and-sustainability science Degree Code 1634 |
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Degree Code 8040 arts-and-humanities |
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Degree Code 1021 arts-and-humanities |
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Degree Code 8036 accounting-finance-and-economics business-leadership-and-hr |
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Degree Code 1632 accounting-finance-and-economics business-leadership-and-hr |
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Diploma of Business (Online on demand) Degree Code 8083 accounting-finance-and-economics business-leadership-and-hr |
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Degree Code 1717 accounting-finance-and-economics business-leadership-and-hr Bachelor of Business in Business Analytics Degree Code 1720 Bachelor of Business in Marketing Degree Code 1718 Bachelor of Business in Management Degree Code 1719 |
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Degree Code 8064 accounting-finance-and-economics |
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Degree Code 1684 accounting-finance-and-economics |
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Degree Code 8058 media-and-communications |
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Degree Code 1685 media-and-communications |
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Diploma of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Arts Degree Code 8080 *The Diploma of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples only visual-arts |
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Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art Degree Code 1187 visual-arts |
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Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice Degree Code 8042 criminology |
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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Degree Code 1112 criminology |
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Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online on demand) Degree Code 8095 criminology |
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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Online on demand) Degree Code 1715 criminology |
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Degree Code 8067 design visual-arts |
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Degree Code 1189 design visual-arts |
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Degree Code 8044 education-and-teaching |
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Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education Degree Code 1722 education-and-teaching Degree Code 1723 Bachelor of Secondary Education Degree Code 1724 |
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Degree Code 8046 engineering |
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree Code 1546 engineering |
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Degree Code 8071 nutrition-and-sports |
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Degree Code 1171 nutrition-and-sports |
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Degree Code 8069 medicine-pharmacy-and-medical-sciences science |
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Degree Code 1093 medicine-pharmacy-and-medical-sciences science Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree Code 1094 Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology Degree Code 1528 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Degree Code 1614 |
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Diploma of Information Technology Degree Code 8034 it-analytics-and-cyber-security |
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Bachelor of Information Technology Degree Code 1538 it-analytics-and-cyber-security |
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Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management Degree Code 8051 tourism-hospitality-and-event-management |
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Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management Degree Code 1408 tourism-hospitality-and-event-management |
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Degree Code 8081 law |
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Degree Code 1619 law |
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Degree Code 8047 music-and-performance |
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Degree Code 1687 music-and-performance |
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Degree Code 8060 *The Diploma of Nursing Science is not accredited by ANMAC or approved by the NMBA, and completion of the diploma will not lead to registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia under the approved qualification pathway, National Law Section 53a. nursing-and-midwifery |
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Bachelor of Nursing (Logan campus only) Degree Code 1162 nursing-and-midwifery |
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Diploma of Political Science and International Relations Degree Code 8052 international-relations-and-political-science |
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Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations Degree Code 1664 international-relations-and-political-science |
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Diploma of Psychological Science Degree Code 8056 psychology-social-work-and-human-services |
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Bachelor of Psychological Science Degree Code 1012 psychology-social-work-and-human-services Degree Code 1548 |
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Diploma of Social and Human Services Degree Code 8073 psychology-social-work-and-human-services |
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Degree Code 1394 psychology-social-work-and-human-services Degree Code 1372 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Degree Code 1416 |
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Degree Code 8065 visual-arts |
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Degree Code 1651 visual-arts |
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How to apply for undergraduate diplomas
You can quickly complete your application by following these simple steps:
- Choose your diploma
- Check entry requirements
- Submit your application
- Manage your application
- Progression to your Bachelor
1. Choose your diploma
Explore our comprehensive range of diplomas using our Study at Griffith page. Here, you can search by degree, career or course and find everything you need to know, from prerequisites and course options to fees, how to apply and credit transfer.
2. Check entry requirements
You’ll need to meet admissions requirements to apply for an undergraduate diploma. First, check the ‘How to Apply’ section of the Degree Finder entry, looking for the ATAR or required selection rank, subject prerequisite requirements and any other prerequisites.
3. Submit your application
The application process should take you about 15 minutes. Visit either the QTAC website in Queensland or the UAC website in NSW.
Select your desired Griffith bachelor degree from the options above as your highest preference. Select the Griffith undergraduate diploma that is matched to your desired bachelor degree as your next highest preference.
By preferencing both programs in this way, if you don’t quite meet entry requirements for the bachelor degree, you may be offered a place in the undergraduate diploma. Remember, successfully completing the diploma gives you guaranteed entry to the matched bachelor degree. You’ll also study your first year alongside your bachelor peers and complete your bachelor degree in the same amount of time as them.
4. Manage your application
Checking the status of your undergraduate application is simple, and you’ll be able to get all the information you need, when you need it.
Receive an unexpected conditional offer for one of our Diplomas?
If you applied for a bachelor degree at Griffith University but didn’t quite meet minimum ATAR/Rank, don’t stress – we’ve got your back. When this happens, we’ll automatically consider you for the related undergraduate diploma program, even if you didn’t list it in your preferences.
Why? Because we know plans don’t always go the way you expect, and our diplomas are designed to give you a supported, confidence-building start to university while keeping you on track for your dream degree.
What your conditional offer means
A conditional offer simply means you’ll begin in the diploma program that links directly to your chosen bachelor degree. Once you successfully complete the diploma, you’ll move straight into the second year of the matching bachelor – no extra applications, no lost time, just a smooth transition to your degree.
It’s the same destination, with a more supported pathway to get you there.
5. Progression to your Bachelor
Your undergraduate diploma is designed as a direct pathway to your bachelor degree. Once you successfully complete your diploma, you’ll automatically move into the second year of the related bachelor – there’s no need to reapply. We handle the transition for you.
When you’re approaching the move to your bachelor degree, we’ll contact you via your Griffith University email letting you know that you’re on track to progress from your undergraduate diploma to your associate bachelor degree. All you’ll need to do is complete a new Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire and enrol in your courses. We’ll guide you through the process and make sure you have everything you need for a smooth transition.
Want to change direction or take a break?
That’s completely ok. We understand that plans change as you progress through your studies. If you’re thinking about switching degrees or taking some time out, it’s easy to let us know. Simply wait for us to get in touch when you’re nearing time your transition point, and we’ll help you explore your options.
Dedicated Support
Studying a Griffith undergraduate diploma gives you access to support services to help ease your transition to university, including:
- a dedicated team of academic and support staff committed to your learning
- Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) facilitated by high-achieving, fully trained students
- a suite of foundation studies courses developed around shared knowledge underpinning your future bachelor degree. Many of these courses are also supported by the PASS program.
