Study Abroad & Exchange Guide

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1 2014 Study Abroad & Exchange Guide griffith.edu.au/international/study-abroad-exchange

2 5Reasons to COMPLETE atsemester abroad a Griffith 1 Challenge yourself and get out of your comfort zone. 2 Select from thousands of courses at either Bachelor or Master level. 3 Take advantage of transferring your pre-approved credits to your home degree. 4 Gain international experience to give you an advantage in the career market. 5 Establish yourself as a global citizen and experience an Asia Pacific perspective. Being alone in a country, surrounded by people that do not speak my native language - was that what I always wanted? Now, after nearly 3 weeks I can answer the question that I have mentioned above with yes. It is just amazing!! Bettina Felsberger

3 Brisbane What can I study? Business + Government Accounting, Banking & Finance (G, N) E-Commerce (G, N) Economics (G, N) Human Resource Management (G, N) International Business (G, N) Logistics & Supply Chain Management (N) Management (G, N) Marketing (G, N) Politics & Public Administration (G, N) Event, Hospitality, Sport or Tourism Management (G, N) Asian & International Studies (G, N) International Relations (G, N) Politics & Government (G, N) Criminology + Law Criminology & Criminal Justice (G, M) Law (G, N) Education Education Studies & Teacher Education (G, M) Special Education (G, M) Technology Education (G, M) Health Biomedical Science (G) Environmental Health (G, N) Exercise Science (G) Human Services (G, L) Nursing (G, N) Nutrition (G) Psychology (G, M) Public Health (G) Social Work (G, L) Humanities + Languages Animation & Multimedia (G, S) Communication (G, N) English (G, N) Film & Media (G, N) Journalism (G, N) Languages - Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Italian (G, N) Linguistics (G, N) Social Sciences (G, N) Australian Studies (G, N) Politics & Government (G, N) Sociology (G, N) Queensland Conservatorium Education & History (G, M, S) Music Technology (G, S) Performance (S) Popular Music (G) Gold Coast

4 View all Griffith course offerings online at griffith.edu.au/programs-courses Engineering + IT Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering (G) Electronic, Computer, Microelectronic, Biomedical & Energy Systems Engineering (G, N) Environmental Engineering (G) Mechanical & Mechatronic (G) Software Engineering (G, N) Information Systems (G, N) Information Technology (G, N) Environment, Planning + Architecture Australian Environmental Studies (G, N) Earth Science (G, N) Ecology (G, N) Urban & Environmental Planning (G, N) Environmental Science (G, N) Marine Science (G, N) Community Internship 3002GIH The Community Internship elective course gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the global community by doing research, project work or structured activities for a not-for-profit organisation. You can choose to work in an area relevant to your degree or to explore something completely new. griffith.edu.au/learning-teaching/ teaching-and-learning/service-learning Important things to keep in mind: Science + Aviation Aviation (N) Biological & Biomolecular Science (G, N) Biotechnology (N) Chemical Science (N) Food Science & Nutrition (G) Mathematics & Statistics (G, N) Marine Science (G) Microbiology (G) Nanoscience & Photonics (N) Physics (N) Visual + Creative Arts Animation (S) Art Theory (G, S) Design (G, S) Digital Media (G, S) Film & Screen Media Production (Exchange only) (S) Fine Art (G, S) Games Design (S) Photography (G, S) Campuses (G) Gold Coast, (L) Logan, (M) Mt Gravatt, (N) Nathan, (S) South Bank A typical full-time study load at Griffith is 40 credit points (4 Courses). Students can enrol in a Minimum of 3 courses and a maximum of 5 courses (each worth 10 credit points per semester). As a guide, the approximate credit point translations are: -- European system 7.5 ECTS = 10 credit points -- US system 4 credits = 10 credit points As an international student in Australia you can choose to work up to 40 hours per fortnight Check which semester your chosen courses are offered (semester 1 is Feb-June and semester 2 is July-Nov);. Students can apply straight from high school. griffith.edu.au/international/ study-abroad-exchange/futurestudents/apply

5 Where will I live? There is on campus accommodation at both Nathan & Gold Coast campuses as well as a range of private accommodation options. griffith.edu.au/accommodation Student Support Griffith University provides the support services you need to feel confident and encouraged on your new campus. You will be welcomed and assisted on campus by the dedicated Griffith Mobility team A free airport transfer service is offered to all new international students Griffith provides an exciting and comprehensive Orientation for all new Study Abroad students. How much will it cost? Study Abroad Tuition Fee Undergraduate & postgraduate Queensland Conservatorium of Music AU$7350 AU$9480 Living Expenses Food, Rent, Transport AU$9500 approx Establishment Costs Student Visa Application Fee Overseas Student Health Cover Bond, Electricity, Wifi Connection, Mobile Check immi.gov.au Compulsory Australian Government Charge AU$3000 approx AU$535 AU$300 approx Remember to have funds for your personal spending such as travel in and around Australia. Disabilities Support Griffith also offers a full range of specialised support services through Student Services including a Disabilities Service. griffith.edu.au/future-students/ services-support

6 Darwin BRISBANE 10km radius Brisbane CBD S South Bank Mount Gravatt Nathan Logan Gold Coast Cairns Alice Springs QUEENSLAND Brisbane Gold Coast N M Perth Adelaide Melbourne Sydney Hobart L Griffith University Program Enquiries Study Abroad Adviser International Office Griffith University, Gold Coast campus Queensland 4222, Australia studyabroad@griffith.edu.au Phone: +61 (0) Facsimile: +61 (0) Griffith University CRICOS Provider Number: 00233E Brisbane - Gold Coast 70km Exchange Adviser International Office Griffith University, Nathan campus Queensland 4111, Australia exchange@griffith.edu.au Phone: +61 (0) Facsimile: +61 (0) griffith.edu.au/international/study-abroad-exchange M Key Dates Semesters approx. 17 weeks each Semester 1 Semester 2 Orientation February July Start dates 3 March 28 July Mid-semester vacation April 29 September - 3 October End of teaching 6 June 31 October Study week 9-13 June 3-7 November Examinations June 8-22 November G Southport Surfers Paradise GOLD COAST 10km radius Inter-semester vacation 30 June - 25 July 24 November - 2 March 2015 Disclaimer Griffith has used reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing but this information may be subject to corrections or changes without notice. Griffith reserves the right to alter, change, or discontinue programs and courses without notice. Griffith assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information provided by third parties