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Gold Coast Campus

Nathan Campus

CAMPUS

4 years full-time

DURATION

COMMENCING IN

Trimester 1, 2, 3

CREDIT POINTS

320

DEGREE CODE

1293

CRICOS CODE

038910D

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS
(Academic)
6.5

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Prerequisites: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C).

$31,500 per year

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FEE (INDICATIVE)

With Griffith University's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business you can multiply your career options. In as little as four years, you can graduate with two degrees and a unique skill set that will give you an edge in the employment market.

In the Arts component, you will gain the understanding, insight and skills to find and communicate creative solutions to contemporary challenges. You will develop advanced writing and presentation skills, as well as research and project management skills. Plus you will be equipped with in-depth knowledge about states, societies and cultures, past and present.

Through the Bachelor of Business you will gain a solid foundation in all aspects of business and develop an understanding of the social, cultural and political dimensions of business. You will enhance this knowledge with further expertise and experience in your areas of interests.

Arts majors

• Chinese Language
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice (Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt)
• Drama (Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt)
• History
• Indigenous Studies
• Islam-West Relations
• Italian Language
• Japanese Language
• Journalism
• Korean Language^
• Language, Culture and Society
• Literary Studies
• Popular Culture and Screen Studies
• Psychology (Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt)
• Sociology
• Social Justice
• Spanish Language
• Strategic Communication

The following language majors are available via cross-institutional study:

• French Language (UQ St Lucia)
• German Language (UQ St Lucia)
• Indonesian Language (UQ St Lucia)
• Korean Language (UQ St Lucia)
• Modern Greek Language (Flinders University)

Business majors

• Accounting - Extended major
• Asian Business - Extended major
• Asian Engagement
• Behavioural Science
• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Employment Relations
• Events
• Finance
• Financial Planning - Extended major
• Government and International Relations
• Human Resource Management
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Business - Extended major
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Management
• Marketing
• Real Estate and Property Development
• Sport Management
• Sustainable Business
• Taxation
• Tourism and Travel

Program accreditation

Depending on the major you complete, you can graduate with a degree accredited by: Accounting major: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. Financial Planning major: Financial Adviser Standards (FAS).

Professional recognition

Depending upon your choice of Business major, you may be eligible for admission to one or more of the following professional bodies:

• Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)
• Australian Market and Social Research Society
• International Live Events Association
• Pacific Asia Travel Association
• Sports Management Association of Australia and New Zealand

Attendance information

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business is offered full-time and part-time at Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. You may choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.

As a full-time student you will generally attend 10-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Open Universities Australia (OUA): Some of the Bachelor of Arts component of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business is offered full-time and part-time through Open Universities Australia. As an Open Universities Australia (OUA) student, you are not required to study on-campus. To be classed as a full-time student, you must enrol in at least two units per study period (refer to the Open Universities Australia (OUA) website for further information).

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Fees

International students

An International student is one who is not:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
• a person who has Australian permanent resident status.

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees

• An International student pays tuition fees.
• Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
• The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.

Year of study

Fee category / Band

Fee per CP

Tuition fee

2023

Fee Band 31.5

$393.75

$31,500 (80 CP)

Changing programs

If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Permanent resident status

If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.

The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.

If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

Further information

• Fees and Charges Procedure
  •  3.6 - Fees for International Students
  •  3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
  • Fees and Charges Schedules
• Cost of studying in Australia

My career opportunities

You will be equipped with the necessary skills for employment in areas including advertising, education, government, journalism, management, media, and research.

Creative Writing
After working with award-winning writers and honing your craft in many genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, your talents may lead you to an exciting career in advertising, communications, marketing, editing or publishing.

Drama
You will be equipped for a career in performing arts, theatre, community arts and cultural development, applied theatre, arts and health sector, and drama education as well as offering transferable skills in relation to your other major.

History
After investigating some of today's biggest issues from a historical perspective and learning to think, speak and write about the past in ways that can influence the future, you will be equipped for a career as a curator, project manager, or researcher.

Indigenous Studies
Having explored the historical, cultural and political relationship between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians and attaining the cross-cultural awareness, critical thinking and communication skills to lead positive change, you may find work in advocacy, advising, community liaison, policymaking, or research.

Islam-West Relations
With your global awareness and understanding of the religion that influences one quarter of the world's population, you will be equipped for work as an adviser or analyst, or for a role in community liaison, consultancy, policymaking, or research. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to respond to the challenges of international peace and security, migration and integration, identity and coexistence.

Journalism
You will be equipped for an exciting career as a journalist, communications manager, reporter, or as a media liaison. During your degree you will learn specialised techniques in our state-of-the-art facilities and have the opportunity to hone your skills with an industry internship.

Language in Society
You will be prepared for a career in English/ESL teaching, publishing, journalism, sales and marketing, media, advertising and public relations, and organisational communication.

Languages
Your passion for languages may lead to a career in education and teaching, translation and interpreting, tourism and hospitality, publishing and journalism, sales and marketing, advertising and public relations, international business, law, commerce, and the arts.

Literary Studies
Literary Studies graduates work in a variety of fields including communications, marketing, editing or publishing. During this course, you will learn the art of storytelling and explore some of the most exciting contemporary literature in drama, poetry and fiction.

Strategic Communication
You will be prepared for a career in communications, media liaison or public relations. With roles as varied as working with celebrities, to helping the world's poorest people, you'll build the practical skills, knowledge and industry contacts to succeed in this exciting field.

Sociology
Analyse our society and the wider global community and explore the latest social issues. Sociology graduates build the skills to help devise solutions to contemporary social problems, and often find work in advocacy, community liaison, social work, policy making, or as an analyst or researcher.

Business graduates gain critical business skills and knowledge with an international perspective. You will be equipped for a career in business, industry and government in areas including administration, management, planning and policy support or resource administration