Program Overview
The Financial Planning at Griffith University is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Planning Fundamentals
- Financial Markets
- Income Tax Law for Accountants
- Applied Financial Planning
- Professionalism in Financial Services
- Behavioural Finance and Wealth Management
- Investments
- Retirement and Estate Planning
- Applied Taxation
- Personal Risk Management
- Case Studies in Financial Planning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Financial Planning program, a student must:
- hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
- OR hold a Bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
- OR hold a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (from Griffith University) or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Griffith University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Griffith University
Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The university was founded in 1971, but was not officially opened until 1975. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2017-10-30
- Language English
- Duration 24 months