The Bachelor of Arts degree gives you the freedom to choose majors and minors according to your passions and interests. By doing so, you will develop a unique set of interdisciplinary skills that will set you up for a highly adaptable future across a range of industries. You'll become a creative thinker and clear communicator with a high level of cultural awareness, capable of guiding businesses and organisations through the complexities of modern life. 

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<p>Griffith University is a leading Australian university with a commitment to quality educational outcomes for international students, achieved through expert support, guidance and excellent teaching.</p>
<p>The university is located in Queensland, the Sunshine State, and hosts six different campuses across the region. Griffith offers over 200 degree programmes, more than 120 clubs and societies and a student population of 50,000 students.</p>
<p>Griffith University is a prominent research university, having placed in the top 2 percent of institutions globally according to the<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Times Higher Education University Rankings 2022</i>, and 201<sup>st</sup><span>&nbsp;</span>worldwide according to<span>&nbsp;</span><i>QS World University Rankings 2023.</i></p>
<p>Students at Griffith are able to thrive in an international, diverse and dynamic research community. Courses and research opportunities are taught by leading Australian academics, with instructors who have received more fellowships, academic citations and Australian Government awards than any other university over the last five years.</p>
<p>Graduating from Griffith is a significant step towards career success around the world, with a global network of over 200,000 alumni providing ongoing support and graduate opportunities. As one of the world&rsquo;s top 50 universities under 50 years old (<i>QS World University Rankings Top 50 under 50, 2021)</i>, Griffith gives its international students the chance to achieve their potential and reflect their university as they rise to ever-greater success.</p>
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<h3>On-campus security service</h3>
<p>Griffith University's security services are available to its students, 24-hours a day, on all of its campuses. If students stay late on Griffith University's campus, the institution's Campus Support Team will help them safely travel to their cars or on-campus accommodation.</p>
<h3>Mental Health services</h3>
<p>Counsellors at Griffith provide helpful tools, strategies and perspectives on personal issues related to relationships, study or work life.</p>
<h3>Online Health and Wellness Service</h3>
<p>Griffith's online Health and Wellness Centre helps students to find support for their individual needs using the online resources, including health and wellbeing, mental health as well as educational goals.</p>
<p>Griffith University's Safe Campuses initiative, overseen by the University Executive, Student Life and the People and Culture Advisory Group, is constantly working to increase awareness of any type of violence in the community and empower students and staff with know-how to report incidents and contribute to response and prevention. The university also encourages support-seeking behaviours across the community. An annual report on the activities undertakes as part of the Safe Campuses initiative, and their progress and prevalence, is provided to University Council.</p>
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<h3 class="h_headtr">Graduate outcomes</h3>
<p>Griffith University graduates can be found thriving in a range of professions across multiple fields, from ground-breaking medical researchers globally recognised musicians and acclaimed artists to CEOs, multimedia designers and marine biologists. Throughout their time at Griffith, students have the opportunity to explore a range of practical work opportunities helping them take a step towards rewarding careers, made possible mainly due to the university&rsquo;s numerous industry partnerships.</p>
<h3>Careers and Employment Service</h3>
<p>Griffith&rsquo;s team of accredited and qualified<span>&nbsp;</span><a onclick="hcAdClick(this,72218,290408,311,100230,'9');ga('send', 'event', 'Content Hub','Dynamic Section 5| Hyperlink clicked' ,'https://www.hotcoursesinternational.com/study/cpe-track.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.griffith.edu.au%2Fcareers-employment%3Futm_source%3DHotcourses-Abroad%26amp%3Butm_medium%3Dreferral%26amp%3Butm_campaign%3DGI-Hotcourses%26amp%3Butm_content%3Dgraduateoutcomes',1, {dimension1:'IP Content Hub', dimension3:'Griffith University', dimension19:'Dynamic Section 5','nonInteraction': 1});" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.hotcoursesinternational.com/study/cpe-track.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.griffith.edu.au%2Fcareers-employment%3Futm_source%3DHotcourses-Abroad%26amp%3Butm_medium%3Dreferral%26amp%3Butm_campaign%3DGI-Hotcourses%26amp%3Butm_content%3Dgraduateoutcomes">Career Development Practitioners</a><span>&nbsp;</span>assist students with all of their career development needs, from marketing oneself to employers, preparing for graduate job interviews, transitioning into graduate employment and finding suitable employment while studying.</p>
<p>The university's online support and resources help students to write cover letters, professional resumes, and LinkedIn profiles which are suitable for Australian employers.</p>
<h3>Industry placements</h3>
<p>Students have access to work placement opportunities that earn credit towards their degrees in areas ranging from business and communication to education. Students have the chance to gain experience in their chosen industry, build their portfolio and develop critical networks through Griffith&rsquo;s work-integrated learning (WIL) programs and key industry links.</p>
<h3>Industry events</h3>
<p>Industry events and networking functions held on campus give students the opportunity to meet professionals and potential employers.</p>
<h3>Industry Mentoring Program</h3>
<p>For more than 25 years, Griffith&rsquo;s award-winning Industry Mentoring Program has connected Griffith students and graduates with industry professionals based in South East Queensland, interstate and internationally.</p>
<h3>High profile partners</h3>
<p>The university&rsquo;s broad network of partners offer unique learning experiences for students and enable them to connect with industry to work on research projects, provide advice and solve problems.</p>
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<p>Griffith University has been<span>&nbsp;</span><a onclick="hcAdClick(this,72218,290408,287,100230,'9');ga('send', 'event', 'Content Hub','Latest News| Hyperlink clicked' ,'https://www.hotcoursesinternational.com/study/cpe-track.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.griffith.edu.au%2F2022%2F04%2F28%2Fgriffith-recognised-as-a-leader-in-sustainable-development%2F%3Futm_source%3DHotcourses-Abroad%26amp%3Butm_medium%3Dreferral%26amp%3Butm_campaign%3DGI-Hotcourses%26amp%3Butm_content%3Dwhatsnew',1, {dimension1:'IP Content Hub', dimension3:'Griffith University', dimension19:'Latest News','nonInteraction': 1});" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.hotcoursesinternational.com/study/cpe-track.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.griffith.edu.au%2F2022%2F04%2F28%2Fgriffith-recognised-as-a-leader-in-sustainable-development%2F%3Futm_source%3DHotcourses-Abroad%26amp%3Butm_medium%3Dreferral%26amp%3Butm_campaign%3DGI-Hotcourses%26amp%3Butm_content%3Dwhatsnew">ranked first in Australia</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for its performance against the United Nations&rsquo; Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 &ndash; Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions &ndash; in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022. The University was also ranked number one in Queensland for its progress against SDG 11 &ndash; Sustainable Cities and Communities.</p>
<p>Griffith University is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and has signed up to the Sustainable Development Solutions Network &ndash; Universities Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2021, Griffith University was placed in the global top 50 in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, a first-time occurrence. The rankings are a measure of universities&rsquo; achievements against the UN&rsquo;s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with Griffith&rsquo;s ranking a credible 38 out of 1,115 global institutions, in its first time on the list.</p>
<h3>AAUT Awards for Teaching Excellence</h3>
<p>Griffith University educators have again been recognised in the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), receiving two Awards for Teaching Excellence, an Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and three Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in the 2021 round.</p>
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