Foundations for University Success
UndergraduateGRF-GBS9112026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 1 Mar 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 17 weeks
- Start dates
- 2 Feb 2026,
- 2 Mar 2026,
- 6 Apr 2026,
- 4 May 2026,
- 1 June 2026,
- 6 July 2026,
- 3 Aug 2026,
- 7 Sept 2026,
- 5 Oct 2026,
- 2 Nov 2026,
- 30 Nov 2026
- Price from
- $0
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP available
Foundations for University Success
About this subject
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop actionable strategies to achieve academic and study goals;
- Critically evaluate and integrate relevant information to develop coherent arguments;
- Apply academic conventions in written and oral communication;
- Uphold academic integrity by adhering to ethical scholarly practice;
- Demonstrate digital literacy and essential knowledge of applications to support university success.
- Welcome to University
- Unlocking Your Study Potential
- Take Control, Plan for Success
- Navigating the Digital World
- Making the Grade
- Research Like a Pro
- Academic Writing
- Advanced Research and Synthesis
- Sharpen Your Writing
- Presenting and Collaborating at University
This course builds the academic and practical skills you need to succeed at university. You'll strengthen your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities while developing academic literacy skills such as research, referencing and writing. You'll also gain confidence with digital tools, giving you a strong foundation for further study and your future career.
Students should not enrol in this course if they have previously completed: 9100EPP University Preparation, 9200EPP Learning Strategies for University Success and 9300EPP Academic Communication at Griffith University.
- Log of Learning Activities (15%)
- Essay (30%)
- Quizzes (20%)
- Presentation (35%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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- 18
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- 20
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- GRF-UPP-ENA-2026 - EmpowerED University Preparation Program
Others
Course will be restricted to students enrolled in program: 9959 EmpowerED University Preparation Program
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.375 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 30 to 36 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
EmpowerED University Preparation Program
UndergraduateGRF-UPP-ENA