Experience Griffith University while finishing high school
Griffith University Head Start at school is an excellent opportunity for motivated senior high school students to experience Griffith University by undertaking up to two courses (subjects) while completing Years 11 and 12. With study options in the sciences and academic writing, courses cover many of the topics taught in the senior school curriculum and can provide credit transfer toward related Griffith degrees.
What you can study
Science courses
ICT courses are available for Merrimac State High School students only.
Guaranteed Admission to Griffith University
Completion of a Griffith University Head Start course and Year 12 studies guarantees admission to one of more than 80 single and double degrees across a range of areas. To give you certainty about your future, completion of our Head Start program may also make you eligible for an offer to study at Griffith before you receive your ATAR or IB diploma results.
Key Dates and Eligibility Criteria
How you will learn
Students interested in Griff Chem and Griff Phys courses, will study the course content over two years in Years 11 and 12. The coursework is taught through online modules. Year 11 Griffith Chem and Griffith Phys applicants will be given access to online content via Canvas as soon as they have been approved.
Students undertaking Griffith Eng will complete content at Griffith University campuses during Year 12.
How to apply
Step 1. Select a course
The Griffith University Head Start At-School program offers courses to align with your senior school curriculum.
The Science courses on offer are Griffith Chem, Griffith Phys or Griffith Eng.
ICT courses are available for Merrimac State High School students only.
1029LHS Foundation of Academic Writing can be undertaken online or on campus at Gold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan) or Logan.
See Key application dates and course details’ section to find the course code and details you need to include in your application.
Step 2. Gain approval and submit
If applying for the Griffith University Head Start At-School program, you need to check with your Guidance Officer and parents/guardian to ensure you will have support and approval to participate in these courses. Also, check that you meet the eligibility criteria.
Ready to apply?
Griffith Chem and Griffith Phys (for Year 11 students)
Submit your online application
Griffith Chem, Engineering and Phys (Year 12 cohort only) & other pre-approved cohorts
Commence your online application and download the school approval form
Step 3. Access and enrolment
Once you have been approved to participate in the program, you will receive a Starting@Griffith email that includes your personalised link to set up your email and access for myGriffith. You will be required to enrol into the first class for your course. For subsequent trimesters, staff will enrol you based on your achievement each trimester of the program. Ensure that you maintain your Griffith email – this is the university’s preferred method of communication.
Note: If you are a Year 11 applicants applying for Griff Chem and Griff Phys - once your application has been processed and approved, you will receive an email that includes instructions on how to access the online course site, and complete Stage 1 (Year 11) of the course.
Key application dates
Most courses begin in Term 1 of Year 11. However, some can begin in Term 2 or 3 of Year 11. You will study throughout your high school terms.
Be sure to familiarise yourself with when you can study and the application closing dates for Head Start At School programs. There are set times when you can submit your application each trimester.
| Apply for this intake | When to apply | Course name | Select this course | Applications open | Applications close | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 2021 | Apply in Year 11 | Griffith Chem | Griffith Chem P1 for Year 11 | 1 February | 30 June | Open |
| Griffith Phys | Griffith Phys P1 for Year 11 | 1 February | 30 June | Open | ||
| Trimester 2 2021 | Apply in Year 11 | Griffith Eng | Griffith Eng for Year 11 (9000ENG) | 1 July | 30 September | Open |
Note: Year 11 Griffith Chem and Griffith Phys students applying will be given access to online content as soon as they have been approved and enrolled. Griffith Eng students complete two intensive experience days and do not have access to online content.
Students do not need to submit another application for Year 12. If you successfully complete and pass Stage 1 in Year 11, you will automatically be enrolled in Stage 2 in Year 12.
Eligibility
You are eligible for a GUESTS At-School course if you are:
- an ATAR or International Baccalaureate Diploma student
- studying subject prerequisites for the course
- a motivated student.
You will also need approval from your school and the support of your parents or guardian.
Choose a course to suit you
Course benefits
No course fee*
Build skills and confidence
Receive recognition on your QCE
Eligible for guaranteed admission^
Receive two adjustments**
Gain credit transfer
Earn Griffith Credentials
Griffith Credentials are a suite of digital badges that visually represent your achievements at Griffith University. As part of the Griffith University Head Start program you will:
- earn a Griffith University Head Start Member digital badge upon enrolment
- earn a Griffith University Head Start Achiever digital badge following successful completion of the course
- be able to share your digital badge on LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media as well as share it over email or embedded in your digital resume, personal website and email signature
- be able to access Labour Market Insights to view job listings based on the skills you have gained through your Griffith University Head Start Achiever badge as well as which employers are hiring, salary ranges and more
Griffith University Head Start Member
Griffith University Head Start Achiever
To find out more visit Griffith Credentials.
Contact us
Griffith Chem and Griffith Phys Convenor
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