Can I pursue a research higher degree without completing a four or more year (AQF Level 8) Honours degree? Updated 17/08/2021 08.31 AM If you do not have an Honours degree which includes the required minimum research component, based on your highest qualification achieved you will be eligible for admission to a Doctoral degree by undertaking further study as follows, provided you achieve specific Thesis and GPA requirements: If you successfully complete one of the following awards: Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) that does not contain at least 40CP research component Masters Degree (Coursework - AQF Level 9) that does not contain at least 40CP research component You can then complete one of the following awards to be eligible for admission to a Doctoral Degree: Bachelor Honours degree (1 year, 80CP) Postgraduate coursework or research program with at least 40CP or equivalent research component. You can find a complete list of approved pathways to the PhD, and programs at Griffith University which provide this pathway, at Pathways. Information about applying to study a HDR program at Griffith University can be found at Research study.