EmpowerED University Preparation Program - 292095

EmpowerED University Preparation Program

292095

Bridging and tertiary preparation

Griffith’s online, on-demand EmpowerED University Preparation Program is a free pathway for students who don’t meet standard entry requirements, building essential academic skills and university experience for undergraduate study.

Full time Part time

Course Fee

FEP/$0

Griffith University - Online

Start Date

Aug 2026

Oct 2026

Duration

¹/₂ years Full time or 1 year Part time

Offer Rounds

4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile

Course outline

The online, on-demand EmpowerED University Preparation Program provides a pathway for applicants who don’t meet the formal admission requirements to enter an undergraduate degree at Griffith University. This free, comprehensive preparatory program, gives you the opportunity to experience university life while building your confidence and academic study skills. You’ll gain fundamental knowledge and skills – including the essentials of critical reading, writing and referencing – within a supportive online learning environment.For further information visit EmpowerED University Preparation Program at GU.

Griffith University

Note

This degree is part of Griffith GO, our 100% online, on-demand degrees that let you start when you’re ready, study at your own pace and learn from anywhere. Students currently enrolled in Year 12 are not eligible for admission. This program is offered full-time and part-time online.

You can commence in a Learning block at the beginning of any month, giving you greater flexibility in planning your studies:

June to September Learning Blocks = Trimester 2

October to December Learning Blocks = Trimester 3

For further information visit Griffith Go programs. For further information about timetabled online or in-person degree options visit EmpowerED University Preparation Program at GU.

Guaranteed Admission: Applicants who successfully complete the EmpowerED University Preparation Program with a GPA of 4 or above, will be eligible for guaranteed admission* into a range of Griffith degrees. *Guaranteed admission applies to rank only. Applicants must still meet all other requirements for admission such as additional prerequisites. For further details visit EmpowerED University Preparation Program at GU.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements can be met in a variety of ways. Most applicants will meet ELP requirements via the completion of secondary studies (Year 10 or higher) in Australia or another country that has been defined as having English as their first language according to Griffith’s Admission Schedule: English Language Proficiency.  If English is not your first language, and you have not met ELP via another means, you will need to have sufficient English skills to achieve an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in all subtests of an IELTS test. 

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

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