What Griffith programs can I study via Open Uiversities Australia?
Find out what undergraduate and postgraduate programs are offered by Griffith University and information on how to apply for credit for prior learning.
Undergraduate programs
Griffith University offers a number of undergraduate qualifications that can be completed entirely through Open Universities Australia:
- Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The degree will normally be of three years duration for full-time students. However, part-time students have up to eight years to accumulate subjects towards the degree.
Please see the study dates below:
2025 Study Dates
- 2025 Study Period 3: 1 September - 30 November 2025
- 2025 Study Period 4: 1 December - 1 March 2026
2026 Study Dates
- 2026 Study Period 1: 2 March – 31 May 2026
- 2026 Study Period 2: 1 June – 30 August 2026
- 2026 Study Period 3: 31 August – 29 November 2026
- 2026 Study Period 4: 30 November – 28 February 2027
Postgraduate programs
Griffith University offers the following postgraduate qualifications that can be completed through Open Universities Australia:
- Graduate Certificate in Communication
- Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health
- Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Master of Forensic Mental Health
- Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Students must apply for admission into Postgraduate degree programs via Open Universities Australia.
Once approval has been granted, enrol in units under the award you were approved to study. Enrolling in units outside your approved award will not result in automatic acceptance in another award.
Please see the study dates below:
2025 Study Dates
- 2025 Study session 3: 3 November – 6 February 2026
2026 Study Dates
- 2026 Study Session 1: 2 March – 29 May 2026
- 2026 Study Session 2: 13 July – 9 October 2026
- 2026 Study Session 3: 2 November – 5 February 2027
Academic Credit/Recognition for Prior Learning
You may lodge a credit for prior learning application form upon submission of your Study Plan Registration.
Credit is assessed in accordance with the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Application forms and any documentary evidence must be submitted online.
For information about credit, how to apply and to access the online application, visit below.