Creating
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a brighter future
www.jcu.edu.au/international
www.jcu.edu.au/international
About James Cook University
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Founded 1970, named after
famous British explorer
Tri-campus university with
offerings in Australia and
Singapore
Comprehensive university –
over 300 courses
Diverse student body – over
100 different nationalities
JCU Profile
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Ranked in top 4% of universities world-wide
Ranked in Top 400 universities worldwide /
Top 100 Asia Pacific Universities
(Shanghai Jiao Tong, 2011)
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Leading research university specialising in
tropical and environmental and earth
studies, marine sciences/biology, tourism,
and public health/tropical medicine
* 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities, published by the Center for
World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Our Strategic Intent
A brighter future for life
in the tropics, worldwide
Our locations
JCU Townsville
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12,000 students on campus
Set in natural, tropical bushland
Active campus environment
Extensive research facilities
On campus accommodation
JCU Cairns
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Over 4,000 students on campus
Unique rainforest setting
Modern campus and teaching facilities
Abundant accommodation nearby
Townsville and Cairns cities
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Safe and friendly
Lower cost of living
Strong and diverse economy
Tropical climate
Multicultural environment
Proximity to Reef, Outback and
Forest
Part-time job opportunities
Relaxed lifestyle
Attractions and Activities
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Great Barrier Reef
Atherton Tablelands
Whitsunday Islands
Magnetic Island
Green Island
The Strand
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Wet Tropics Rainforest
The Outback
Scuba Diving
Kuranda Sky rail
Billabong Sanctuary
JCU Singapore
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JCU’s first offshore campus in Asia
Hub for business, information
technology and education
Degrees in Business, IT and
Psychology
Fast track trimester schedule
Transferable to JCU in Australia
JCU Brisbane
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Russo Higher Education operated
campus
Located in downtown Brisbane city
Courses in Accounting, Business,
IT, Tourism and Hospitality
Management
Free job search services
Fast-track trimester schedule
Masters internships available
Faculties and Courses
We aim to give graduates the
qualifications and skills they
need for the global workforce.
Australian Education System
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Two intakes per year – February
and July
Mix of lecturers and tutorials
(also fieldwork, labs, seminars)
4 subjects per semester
(approximately 12 credit points
at JCU)
Promotes independent thinking,
analysis, discussion
What can I study?
Level of Study
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Diploma
Bachelor
Masters (Coursework or Research)
PhD’s
Short term study abroad (semester/year)
Diverse Study Areas
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Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminology, Education, International Relations,
Languages, Multimedia Journalism, Psychology, Political Science, Screen Studies,
Social Work, Sociology, Women’s Studies
Accounting, Business, Commerce, E-business, Economics, Hospitality, HR
Management, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Management,
Marketing, New Media Arts, Sports and Event Management, Tourism
Biomedical Sciences, Dental Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy,
Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Public Health/Tropical Medicine, Speech Pathology, Sport
and Exercise Science, Veterinary Science
Aquaculture, Biology, Earth Science, Ecology and Conservation, Engineering,
Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Planning,
Zoology
Faculty of Arts, Education and
Social Sciences
“People, Identity and Place”
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Examines social, cultural and political issues that
apply to individuals, communities and regions,
particularly the tropics
Popular Programs
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Bachelor of Arts – variety of specialisations
Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism – innovative
program unique in Australia
Bachelor of Education, Social Work and Psychology –
all professional programs
Master of Arts – flexible, self tailored program
Master of Social Work – for non social work
graduates
Master of Social Science – various specialisations
Master of Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Education – one-year program
for non education graduates
Faculty of Law, Business and
Creative Arts (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Business
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Accounting, Business Law, Communication Design,
Economics, Financial Management, Human Resource
Management, International Business, Management,
Marketing, Multidisciplinary, Sports and Event
Management, Tourism Management
Bachelor of Information Technology
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Business Informatics, Computing and Networking,
Interactive Technologies and Game Design
Bachelor of New Media Arts
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Contemporary Theater, Illustration and Visual Media,
Media Design, Music and Sound Media, Photomedia
Bachelor of Laws
Faculty of Law, Business and
Creative Arts (Postgraduate)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Dispute Resolution, General Management, Human Resource
Management, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, International
Tourism
Master of Information Technology (MIT)
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Business Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive
Technologies and Game Design
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
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Fully accredited by CPA and ICAA
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality
Management (MITHM)
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programs have met the Associate Member Assessment criteria of
The-ICE. First chair of Tourism in Australia, 4 of the top 50 tourism
professors at JCU Townsville / Cairns
Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (MCDR)
Joint Programs available
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MBA-MPA, MBA-MIT/MIT extended, MBA-MDR, MBA-MPH, MBAMITHM
Master of Economics (MEc)
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General (personalised), Political Economy, Environmental Management
Faculty of Medicine, Health and
Molecular Sciences
Undergraduate
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Biomedical Sciences / Med Lab Sciences
Dental Surgery
Medicine / Surgery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology
Sport and Exercise Science
Veterinary Science
Postgraduate
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Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science
Biomedical Sciences
Nursing
Faculty of Science and Engineering
(Undergraduate)
Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
Bachelor of Engineering
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Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical
Bachelor of Geology
Bachelor of Planning
Bachelor of Science
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Aquaculture, Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental and
Marine Geosciences, Geography, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Science
(General), Zoology
Bachelor of Sustainability
Faculty of Science and Engineering
(Postgraduate)
Master of Science
Aquaculture, Environmental Earth Sciences, Environmental Marine Science, Geology, Marine
Biology, Natural Resource Management, Protected Area Management, Tropical Agriculture,
Tropical Ecology and Conservation, Tropical Marine Ecology and Fisheries Biology
Master of Tropical Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Development Practice
Science at JCU
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Proximity to Great Barrier Reef
Research and field stations
World leader in climate change research
Consistently ranked in worlds top 3 for research in ecology and environment, plant and
animal science and geoscience
World leader in marine biology and coral reef studies
Ranked #1 in world for Coral Reef Ecology Citations
Australia’s leading university in environmental science and management and fisheries
science research
Research at JCU
Masters by Research
PhD’s
Graduate Certificate/Diploma Research Methods
Research Strengths
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Marine Science
Earth Science
Climate Change
Tropical Biology and Conservation
Biotechnology and Molecular Sciences
People, Identity, Place – intellectual, social,
economic and cultural dynamics
Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs)
Research Stations and Facilities
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Cyclone Structural Testing Centre
Daintree Rainforest Observatory
Orpheus Island Research Station
Paluma Field Station
Research Vessel James Kirby
Our place in the tropics
Some research strengths - tropical marine
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Sustainable aquaculture for the Pacific
Approaches to Indigenous harvest of threatened
marine life
New technologies for monitoring coastal waters
Sustaining Great Barrier Reef line fishing
Our place in the tropics
Sustainability
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Building to cope with tropical cyclones
Management of Natural Disasters such
as cyclones
Climate-proofing the sugar industry
Greenhouse conditions and tropical
savannas
Systemic planning for a sustainable
future
Impact of climate change on
bio-diversity in the tropics
Conserving ecosystems in the
wet tropics
Sustainable tourism
Our place in the tropics
Medicine and health
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Indigenous Health
Tropical Infectious diseases
Dengue fever (Gates funded
Mosquito Research Facility at the
Cairns campus)
Cancer research – melanoma
Australian Institute for Tropical
Medicine (now Anton Breinl
Centre)
Centre for Public Health &
Tropical Medicine) – over 100 yrs
old
Pathways to JCU
Academic
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Diplomas
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Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Engineering, IT, Science
Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) – Business
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Entry into Business, Accounting and Tourism Masters
English
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JCU Pathway College
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English for Academic Purposes DEEP Programs
Packaged offers
JCU Pathway College
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Located in both Townsville and
Cairns
Direct pathways to study at JCU
Access to most University
services and facilities
English for Academic Purposes
DEEP programs
Homestay accommodation with
local Australian families
Study tours and excursions
Study Abroad / Exchange
Whatever your credit transfer needs,
JCU can provide you with a choice
of classes to broaden your
academic experience and enrich
your personal outlook.
JCU Study Abroad Program
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Townsville, Cairns and
Singapore campus
One or two teaching periods
(semesters)
Choose subjects from across
study areas –
www.jcu.edu.au/courses
Popular subjects offering field
trips / hands on experience
Flexible entry requirements
Popular Study Abroad Areas
» Accounting & Finance
» Anthropology
» Aquaculture
» Archaeology
» Asia Pacific Development
» Australian Studies
» Biochemistry
» Biomedical Science
» Botany
» Business
» Chemistry
» Communications
» Computer Science
» Criminology
» Digital Imaging
» Earth Science
» Economics
» Education
» Engineering
» English Literature
» Environmental Science
» Geography
» Geology
» German
» Graphic Design
» History
» Indigenous Studies
» Information Technology
» Journalism
» Languages
» Law
» Management
» Marine Biology
» Marketing
» Mathematics/Physics
» New Media Arts
» Nursing
» Occupational Therapy
» Pharmacology
» Physiology
» Politics and International Relations
» Psychology
» Public Relations
» Rainforest Science
» Social Science
» Sociology
» Sport & Exercise Science
» Tourism
» Tropical Biology
» Women’s Studies
» Zoology
Subjects with Field Work
Many subjects on offer contain field
components which allow you to study in
the natural environmental and gain
practical experience.
Examples include:
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Coral Reef Ecology
Linking Indigenousness
Conserving Tropical Rainforests
Nature Photography
Rock Art Field School
Climate Change and Plant Survival
Outback Field Geology
Choosing your subjects
Choosing your subjects
Life on Campus
JCU provides a full range of support
services for students to help them
make the most of their time at
university.
Accommodation
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On and off-campus options depending
on preference, availability and campus
Once you have received your offer to
study at JCU you can apply for on
campus accommodation
$50 non-refundable application fee for
on campus
Temporary accommodation can be
arranged for you if you need a place to
stay short-term when arriving in
Australia
Accommodation fees are billed directly
to you
Arrival at JCU
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Airport pick-up up to two weeks before orientation week
Welcome Sessions
Settling into temporary or permanent accommodation
Accommodation tours for off-campus options
Orientation activities
Orientation Week
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Official Welcome to JCU
Introduction to your Faculty
Meet with academic advisors
and review enrolled subjects /
timetables
Social events – meet other
students, experience campus life
Workshops and Sessions
including Looking for Work,
Adjusting to Australia and Life at
JCU, and Learning Skills
Sessions
Student Services
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Arrival Service and
Orientation Program
Accommodation service
Student advisors and mentoring
service
Sporting facilities and clubs
Free study skills and English
Language support
Careers and employment service
The JCU Advantage
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Global quality degrees
Supportive study environment
Internationally recognised
Teaching and research
reputation for excellence
Relaxed tropical lifestyle
Lower cost of living
English immersion in a true
Australian setting
Find out more
James Cook International
www.jcu.edu.au/international
Tel: +61 7 4781 5601
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