Griffith may award credit for studies completed within a Head Start program.
This credit can be applied to a range of undergraduate degrees, however you must have achieved a passing grade in your Head Start courses studied.
The amount of credit awarded will be determined both on the courses you have studied through Head Start and the Griffith undergraduate degree you have been admitted to. Obtaining credit will allow you to reduce your University workload and fees in trimester.
You can only apply for credit after receiving your ‘Starting at Griffith’ email.
Credit towards Griffith University courses for Head Start program.
Head Start program
Courses developed specifically for the Head Start program are listed below. Refer to the Another program at Griffith section of the Credit Precedent Database for all other courses.
| Head Start program | Course | 2024 Griffith Undergraduate Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith Chem | 1000ENV_Y1 Griffith Chem + 1000ENV_Y2 Griffith Chem |
1021SCG Chemistry 1A OR 1023SCG Chemistry 1 OR 1001MSC Chemistry of Biological Systems I |
| Griffith Eng |
1000ENG Griffith Eng, completed: 2022 2023 onwards |
depending on year of completion: 1010ENG Engineering Mathematics 1 1022ENG Engineering Design Practice |
| Griffith Phys | 1306NSC_Y1 Griffith Phys + 1306NSC_Y2 Griffith Phys |
1031SCG Physics 1A OR 1018ENG Engineering Science |
High school students—Head Start program
Before submitting your application, please consider all types of previous study you would like to apply for credit.
To investigate your options further before submitting an application, please view the Credit Transfer steps.