Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

 CAD 37,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 92 - 22 - With no score less than
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 65.0  

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

• Minimum CGPA Required: 77.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
If you want to become a registered solicitor or barrister, the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will set you on the right path. Your degree could also pave the way for work as a lawyer in a law firm, a policymaker or law reformer working in the government or community sector, or even as a human rights defender. You'll open up a world of non-legal careers too, including careers in journalism, politics or management.

Griffith law graduates are highly sought after in the industry and broader workforce. For a law degree that prepares you for a varied and challenging career, choose our Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

• Key employment sectors
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Public Administration and Safety
  • Financial and Insurance Services
• Potential job outcomes
  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Policy adviser
  • Human rights lawyer
  • Journalist
  • Political analyst
  • Management consultant

Scholarships

$1,000 for International Students Arriving on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is committed to welcoming and supporting international students to our thriving city.
 
As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce Phase 2 of the Gold Coast New Student Grants program is now open – with an additional one hundred $1,000 grants now available to new commencing students.

The Gold Coast New Student Grants program offers a fantastic opportunity for international students. You can arrive in Australia, with $1000 available to help settle in to your new surroundings and life on the Gold Coast.

Whether it’s for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, this grant can ease the cost pressure of starting a journey in a new country. It’s our commitment to welcoming new international students. With a vibrant culture, facilities and excellent educational institutions, the Gold Coast is an ideal destination for all students.

This grant ensures a start to your academic journey with the support needed. Secure your Gold Coast New Student Grant today and start your Australian adventure with confidence.

Eligibility Criteria

The first 100 international students who meet the following criteria and complete verification will be eligible:

• Hold a valid Student Visa (subclass 500), or have a successfully lodged a student visa application with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), to study at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks.
• Be a new student with a course commencement date between 11 August 2025 – 31 March 2026.
• Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions (view full terms and conditions here).

Not eligible:

• International students already enrolled at an Australian institution.
• International students currently residing in Australia.
• International students who have already applied for, and/or received the Gold Coast New Student Grants;

Applications open: 6 August 2025 – 31 October 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).

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).

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.

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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