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Griffith University

Undergraduate Certificate in STEM Foundations

Nathan, Queensland, Australia

  • Level

    Diploma

  • Duration

    0.5F or 1-P

  • Campus

    Brisbane South (Nathan) (QLD)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    2026-07-01

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Course Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in STEM Foundations at Griffith University in Nathan, Queensland, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

44,514

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

19.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

74.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Undergraduate Certificate in STEM Foundations
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

44,514

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

19%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students44,514
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students19%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

74%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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Cost and living expense information coming soon.