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About James Cook University

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

Ranked in top 4% of universities world-wide Ranked in Top 400 universities worldwide /

Top 100 Asia Pacific Universities(Shanghai Jiao Tong, 2011)

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

A brighter future for lifein the tropics, worldwide

Our Strategic Intent

Our locations

JCU Townsville

12,000 students on campus Set in natural, tropical bushland Active campus environment Extensive research facilities On campus accommodation

JCU Cairns

Over 4,000 students on campus Unique rainforest setting Modern campus and teaching facilities Abundant accommodation nearby

Townsville and Cairns cities

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

Great Barrier Reef Atherton Tablelands Whitsunday Islands Magnetic Island Green Island The Strand

Wet Tropics Rainforest The Outback Scuba Diving Kuranda Sky rail Billabong Sanctuary

JCU Singapore

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

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 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 Diploma Bachelor Masters (Coursework or Research) PhD’s Short term study abroad (semester/year)

Diverse Study Areas 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 andSocial Sciences

“People, Identity and Place” Examines social, cultural and political issues that

apply to individuals, communities and regions, particularly the tropics

Popular Programs 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 andCreative Arts (undergraduate)

Bachelor of Business 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 Business Informatics, Computing and Networking,

Interactive Technologies and Game Design

Bachelor of New Media Arts Contemporary Theater, Illustration and Visual Media,

Media Design, Music and Sound Media, Photomedia

Bachelor of Laws

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dispute Resolution, General Management, Human Resource

Management, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, International Tourism

Master of Information Technology (MIT) Business Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive

Technologies and Game Design

Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Fully accredited by CPA and ICAA

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM)

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

MBA-MPA, MBA-MIT/MIT extended, MBA-MDR, MBA-MPH, MBA-MITHM

Master of Economics (MEc) General (personalised), Political Economy, Environmental Management

Faculty of Law, Business andCreative Arts (Postgraduate)

Faculty of Medicine, Health andMolecular SciencesUndergraduate

Biomedical Sciences / Med Lab Sciences Dental Surgery Medicine / Surgery Nursing Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physiotherapy Speech Pathology Sport and Exercise Science Veterinary Science

Postgraduate 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 Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical

Bachelor of Geology

Bachelor of Planning

Bachelor of Science 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 ScienceAquaculture, 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 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

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Research at JCU

Masters by ResearchPhD’sGraduate Certificate/Diploma Research

Methods

Research Strengths 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

Cyclone Structural Testing Centre Daintree Rainforest Observatory Orpheus Island Research Station Paluma Field Station Research Vessel James Kirby

Our place in the tropicsSome research strengths - tropical marine

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 tropicsSustainability

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 tropicsMedicine and health

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 Diplomas

Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Engineering, IT, Science Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) – Business

Entry into Business, Accounting and Tourism Masters

English JCU Pathway College

English for Academic Purposes DEEP Programs

Packaged offers

JCU Pathway College

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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