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AUD 35500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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AUD 50 Waived

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Learning a new language boosts your employability, unlocks opportunities in a global, multilingual community, and exposes you to new perspectives. It empowers you to engage across cultures as an informed global citizen, while deepening your understanding of how knowledge and value are created in the world.

With five-star ratings for overall experience and student support for languages (Good Universities Guide 2024), whatever your level of skill, you'll find courses that suit you.

 

Highlights of studying languages and linguistics

  • Access a range of industry internships with support from a dedicated Placement Officer, across organisations like Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dante Alighieri Society, Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, State/Catholic schools.
  • Undertake study abroad, in-country internships or exchanges, to immerse yourself in culture, grow your professional networks, and challenge yourself academically and personally.
  • Learn the language from native speaker teachers, highly skilled in contemporary, career-focused approaches. Our small class sizes provide individual attention, ensuring you're exposed to the cultural context of your chosen language.
  • You'll not only learn to speak, read and write in another language, but also explore linguistics-the science and function of language.
  • Apply your knowledge of linguistics and your chosen language in real challenges including second language learning and teaching, translation, intercultural communication, and effective use of digital technologies.
  • Forge strong cultural and social connections that you'll draw upon at university and beyond through societies and clubs like the Griffith Languages Club - voted 'Best Cultural Club of the Year'.


You can specialise in one or more of the following languages:

  • Chinese
  • French*
  • German*
  • Indonesian*
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean*
  • Modern Greek^
  • Spanish
  • Russian*

* Available via cross-institutional study with The University of Queensland.
^Available online via cross-institutional study with Flinders University, South Australia.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Mar 2025, Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    35500

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

    AUD 50 Waived

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    International Early Acceptance Award

    We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).

    Award value 10% of tuition fees
    Duration Valid for your first trimester of study
    Level of study Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply)
    Start Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025

     

    Eligibility

    To be eligible to apply you must:

    • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
    • Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
    • Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
    • Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.

     

    Terms and Conditions

    • Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
    • The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
    • Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
    • Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
    • If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
    • Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
    • Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604),  Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
    • Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.

     



    The Gold Coast Student Grants program offers a $1,000 grant to help new international students settle into their new life on the Gold Coast. This grant can be used for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, easing the financial pressure of starting their journey in Australia.


    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Hold a valid student visa (subclass 500).
    • Enroll at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses).
    • Be a new student with a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025.
    • Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions.


    Important Dates: Applications Open: 11 February – 30 June 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).
    *Please note that this grant is only available to the first 250 eligible international students. Domestic students, international students already enrolled at an Australian institution, and those currently residing in Australia are not eligible.

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