Gold Coast Courses – 2024 Trimester 1: Feb – Jun

If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to email them your questions directly.

Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.

Academics

USAC's partnership with Griffith University provides you with a wide array of academic options including an elective community internship course and programs such as BusinessPLUS Griffith Honours College. You are required to enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester. Students enroll in regular Griffith University classes alongside their Australian peers. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites, which are determined by Griffith University.

Areas of Study at Griffith University (subject to change):

Business and Government

Accounting, Banking, and Finance
Asian and International Studies
Economics
Event, Hospitality, and Tourism Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Relations
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Management
Marketing
Politics and Government

Criminology and Law*

Criminal Justice
Criminology
Law

Education*

Early Childhood Education
Health and Physical Education
Music Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education

Engineering and IT

Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Information Systems
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering

Environment and Planning

Aquatic Ecosystems
Climate Change Adaptation
Conservation Biology
Earth Science
Ecology
Environmental Management
Environmental Protection
Environmental Science
Marine Science
Natural Resources and Pollution
Sustainability
Urban and Environmental Planning
Water Resources

Health and Human Sciences

Biomedical Science
Child and Family Studies
Exercise Science
Human Services
Nursing
Nutrition
Psychology
Public Health
Social Work

Humanities and Languages

Australian and Indigenous Studies
Creative Writing and Literature
Islam Studies
Journalism
Media and Communication
Social Sciences

Science and Aviation

Aviation and Aviation Management*
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomolecular Science
Biodiscovery
Chemistry
Food Science and Nutrition
Forensic Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Microbiology
Nanoscience and Photonics
Pharmacology
Physics
Wildlife Biology

Visual and Creative Arts

Art Theory
Design
Digital Media
Film, Animation, and Screen Media Production
Fine Art
Games Design
Industrial Design
Photography

*Courses in these areas are only available to students who are majoring in that same field of study.

Community Internship Course

Griffith University's Community Internship course fosters a culture of volunteerism and socially inclusive practice while providing personal and professional development for students. Students in the community internship volunteer for a minimum of 50+ hours and concurrently complete an elective course pertaining to their volunteer placement. Students may choose from over 80 not-for-profit organizations and 400+ internship opportunities. Participating in the community internship is an ideal way to gain real world experience and integrate with the local community. Past internships have included the fields of social media management; youth program services; animation/illustration; conference coordination; marketing; finance; garden projects; interior design; and risk management, among others.

BusinessPLUS

Students who enroll in at least two business courses at Griffith can take advantage of BusinessPLUS: Griffith Business School’s free, co-curricular professional development program. Receive an online workbook to guide you through the program and keep a record of all the activities you participate in so you can share with future employers. Participating in the program gives you access to career management workshops, industry mentoring programs, professional development events and seminars, and a wide range of enriching activities such as leadership programs, global experiences, networking activities, and competitions.

Griffith Honours College

Students on the Dean’s List or in an honor’s college at their home university can participate in Griffith’s Honours College. This extra-curricular program provides students with experiences and skills that complement their undergraduate degree, such as leadership, communication and teamwork, global perspective, and research and industry skills. Students will get a special welcome on campus, take part in Honours College events, and have regular one-on-one sessions with a mentor.

Course Descriptions

To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.