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2010 Study Abroad Prospectus
James Cook University
Study Abroad locations Singapore
Cairns
Townsville
QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
Welcome
Dear International Student Our main campuses are located in northern have enjoyed their time studying with JCU
Queensland, in the tropical cities of Townsville and many have returned to continue with full
James Cook University (JCU) is Queensland’s and Cairns, between the World Heritage listed degree or postgraduate studies with us.
second oldest university. Through our teaching Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforest.
and research we aspire to produce graduates Many study options incorporate field trips into Please take the time to look through the wide
and discoveries that make a difference and our unique region and I hope you can take range of study options, campuses and facilities
lead to a brighter future for life in the tropics, advantage of this opportunity. Our Singapore presented in this publication.
world-wide. campus offers students a quality Australian
education experience in Asia. I hope I will have the opportunity to welcome
Recognised as Australia’s national university you to our learning community.
for the Tropics since 2006, JCU has recently As a JCU student you will enjoy a supportive,
moved up to within the world’s top 400 secure, study environment; highly qualified
universities, as ranked by the Shanghai Jiao teachers; exceptional facilities; and a friendly
Tong ranking system. JCU is also a member environment that emphasises personal contact
of the select group of Innovative Research between students and academics. Thousands Professor Sandra Harding
Universities Australia. of study abroad students from many countries Vice-Chancellor and President
Contents
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus
Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor 1 Life on Campus
James Cook University – A Brighter Future 2 Student Services 18
Campuses and Cities Accommodation 19
Townsville 4 Important Information
Cairns 5 Important Dates 20
Attractions and Activities in North Queensland 6 Academic Information 20
Study Abroad at James Cook University Planning Your Budget 21
The Study Abroad Program 8 Australian Visa Information 21
Exchange at JCU 8 Applying to JCU
Study Areas 9 How to Apply 22
Sample Study Abroad Packages 10 Study Abroad Application Form 23
Popular Subjects Offering Field Trips 13 Getting to James Cook University Inside back cover
Entry Requirements 17 Contact Us Back cover
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 1
James Cook University A brighter future for life in the tropics, world-wide As a Study Abroad student at James Cook University (JCU) you will enjoy a spectacular natural environment while taking quality classes for credit toward your degree at your home institution. Hundreds of subjects are on offer for you to choose from, including areas as diverse as coral reef ecology, rainforest science, Indigenous Australian studies, digital media arts and sport and exercise science. We invite you to join in the adventure and explore all the possibilities available to you at JCU. 2 James Cook University Australia
History of JCU adapting and updating its
programs to meet students’ STUDENT PROFILE
James Cook University (JCU) is
demands.
the second oldest university in
Queensland and Australia’s leading
university in the tropics. Offering
Supportive study
excellence in teaching and
environment
research, JCU is a vibrant, multi-
campus university with its main JCU recognises that knowledge
sites in the tropical Queensland has the power to change lives
cities of Townsville and Cairns, and strives to create a student-
and modern city campuses in centred learning environment
Singapore and Brisbane. Total where students learn to take full
student enrolments are more than advantage of their university
16,000 and growing, including experience. With friendly
over 4,000 international students campuses, smaller class sizes,
from 100 countries. accessible teaching staff, and
excellent support services
The University takes its name from including study skills and student
mentor programs, our students
the renowned eighteenth-century
receive the personal attention they
British navigator and explorer
need to achieve their best.
Captain James Cook (1728–79). Jeffrey B Steed II
Cook’s epic voyages in the Pacific United States of America
and Antarctica contributed Communications and Psychology
Teaching excellence
significantly to the world of
science – in geography, astronomy JCU teaching staff are highly
and natural history. Cook was qualified and dedicated, and many
the first to chart the east coast of JCU academics are considered to “I heard about JCU through my study abroad program from
Australia, and the vessel from his be leaders in their fields. Professor my home university. I picked JCU because of the environment,
first voyage, HMS Endeavour, is Chris Cocklin, one of James Cook warm climate and I wanted to try something new. Everyone is
represented on the University’s University’s leading academics, so welcoming and I love walking around the campus and seeing
has shared in the Nobel Peace all the different types of wildlife. The students are very kind and
coat of arms. Cook landed on the
Prize awarded jointly to former helpful and the professors are intelligent and exciting to listen
east coast of Australia in 1770; the
US Vice President Al Gore and to. I like hearing their anecdotal stories about previous work
University was founded 200 years
the Intergovernmental Panel on and studies in other countries. I like the life in Townsville and
later in Townsville in 1970.
Climate Change (IPCC). Innovation there is plenty to do. There is so much to see of Australia – do as
and the use of teaching styles much travelling as possible and don’t miss out on such a great
and teaching technologies is opportunity!”
Global reputation
fundamental to JCU’s approach to
JCU’s activities have a strong focus teaching. JCU lecturers from a range
in regional Queensland but its of study areas recently won seven
impact and reach are international, national awards, Carrick Citations, collections and more than 20 rainforests of the Wet Tropics
as recognised in the respected for their excellence in teaching. specialist research centres. Our – both World Heritage listed
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
research capabilities mean that environments. Visitors and
ranking system which has placed
Research intensive study abroad students can enjoy residents enjoy a huge range of
JCU in the top 400 Universities in
unique opportunities for field leisure activities including diving
the world and in the top 100 in As a leading research university, trips, industry links, experience on the reef, visiting the ancient
the Asia-Pacific region. James Cook JCU provides excellent facilities at research stations and access to rainforests and waterfalls in the
University is recognised around the for teaching and learning. Much what would be postgraduate-only many national parks, bushwalking,
world for its expertise in marine research focus is based on the facilities at many other universities. camping, fishing and visiting
biology, environmental studies, industries and environments
tropical health and tourism. historic outback regions or the
of northern Australia including
JCU’s marine science degrees are marine biology, tropical picturesque farming villages of the
the first outside of Europe to be
A natural choice for study Atherton Tablelands. These special
environment studies, earth
recognised by the International sciences/geology, engineering, A bonus for JCU students in environments provide living
Institute of Marine Engineering, tropical health and tourism. Our Australia is the unique natural laboratories for many JCU courses.
Science and Technology. specialist research facilities range location. Tropical northern
Importantly, JCU works with from island and rainforest field Queensland attracts over two At JCU’s Singapore campus,
employers and industry to ensure stations, research vessels and million visitors each year who students will experience quality
that courses are relevant and satellite technology, to biomedical come to experience the Great Australian education in a dynamic
cutting edge, and is constantly laboratories and historical Barrier Reef and the islands and yet safe Asian metropolis.
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 3
Townsville
The campus Around 1,400 students from away by boat, and is one hour
diverse backgrounds live on from the Wet Tropics rainforests of
James Cook University’s largest
campus in colleges and halls of Paluma. Townsville is a gateway
campus, with over 11,000 students
residence, and with free parking to historic outback towns such
including approximately 1,400
available in several areas of the as Charters Towers. The resort
enrolled international students, is
university, on-campus childcare regions of Mission Beach and
located in a peaceful 386-hectare
options and a spacious layout, the the Whitsunday islands are also
setting of natural bush and
campus has a true community within easy reach. Students have
parkland full of native Australian
atmosphere. a wealth of sporting, cultural and
flora and fauna. The campus is
entertainment options available.
nestled in the residential suburb of
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Douglas, close to the Ross River,
The city www.townsvilleonline.com.au
13 kilometres (8 miles) from
the city centre. Townsville is a thriving coastal
city and port with a population
of over 170,000, making it Climate in Townsville
The campus offers a range
of activities and facilities for Australia’s largest tropical city. Townsville is known for its tropical
students including food and Situated in the dry tropics, most sunny days, with an average of
drink outlets, bookshop, gym, days are sunny, with an average nine hours of sunshine a day, and
basketball courts, sports ovals, daytime temperature of between over 320 days of sunshine a year.
squash and tennis courts, 25°C-30°C (77°F-86°F). Townsville experiences a longer
swimming pool, performance dry season than other parts of
space, an accommodation service, Townsville is the major North Queensland, with minimal
counselling, career services and administrative centre of north- rainfall falling during most of the
the main JCU library. There is eastern Australia, supporting a year outside the wet season
also a student mall with two wide range of industries, including (Jan – March).
dining options, a post office and shipping, agriculture, healthcare, www.townsvilleonline.com.au
hairdresser. The Medical Centre government administration,
is situated next to Townsville mining and tourism. Its varied
Hospital, opposite the campus and fast growing economy means
and a variety of sporting clubs and that there are many employment
student societies are available for opportunities in the city, both for
students to join. Students have JCU graduates and for students
round-the-clock access to the seeking part-time work to help
university’s wireless computer finance their study. The city is also
network that covers the majority a stepping off point for visiting
of the campus. the Great Barrier Reef – two hours
4 James Cook University Australia
Cairns
The campus the JCU-ELC (English Language entertainment. Cairns also enjoys temperatures and low rainfall, and
Centre). A new student services diverse culture, shopping and summer with higher temperatures,
The James Cook University Cairns
precinct will be completed sporting activities, including the higher humidity and higher rainfall.
campus combines a spectacular
in 2009, and purpose-built student local National Basketball League Northern Queensland weather is
natural setting with modern and
residences are located opposite team, the Cairns Taipans. hard to beat, especially in the cooler,
innovative teaching facilities. The
the campus. www.tropicalaustralia.com.au dry season.
campus nestles below rainforest-
www.cityofcairns.qld.gov.au www.cityofcairns.qld.gov.au
covered mountains in the
suburb of Smithfield, 15 kilometres
The city
(approximately 9 miles) north
Cairns is one of Australia’s most
Climate in Cairns
of the city centre and near the
popular tourist destinations. Over Situated in the wet tropics region
popular northern beaches
two million visitors come each year of northern Queensland, the
suburbs. The campus is served
to enjoy the spectacular natural Cairns climate includes plenty of
by regular buses to the city
attractions and activities on offer, sunshine, refreshing sea breezes
centre and the nearby Smithfield
which include scuba diving and and warm weather all year round.
shopping centre and
snorkelling on the Great Barrier There are two distinct seasons: a
residential areas.
Reef, exploring ancient rainforests, moderate winter with warm
With over 3,500 students rivers and waterfalls, visiting the
enrolled, including more than villages, crater lakes and national
370 international students, the parks of the hinterland regions,
campus offers the latest teaching and coastal resort regions of Port
and learning facilities including an Douglas and Mission Beach.
impressive library and information
technology building, some of Cairns has a diverse population
the largest science-teaching of around 140,000, with its main
laboratories in the state and industries focused on tourism,
specialist health and science shipping and agriculture. With the
research facilities. A $30 million Great Barrier Reef only 1.5 hours
Dentistry teaching building is away by boat, there are many
being constructed. opportunities for reef and island Did you know...
visits and diving. The city has a
Students enjoy small classes and cosmopolitan atmosphere with The beautiful Townsville and Cairns campuses are home to
a friendly campus atmosphere. many cafés, restaurants, markets a huge diversity of plant and animal species. Learn more at
Facilities include a student and nightclubs. The waterfront our interactive Discover Nature website:
eatery, café alongside the library, precinct, the Esplanade, includes www.jcu.edu.au/discovernature
bookshop, sporting facilities and a swimming lagoon and outdoor
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 5
Attractions and Activities
in North Queensland
James Cook University’s main campus cities Castle Hill Strand is lined with recreational
facilities, restaurants, cafés, bars
of Townsville and Cairns are located in Castle Hill is a 286 metre granite
hill that dominates the Townsville
and offers incredible views of
nearby Magnetic Island. Popular
tropical northern Queensland. Few places skyline from the centre of the city.
activities include early morning
There is a road and several walking
on earth can boast such unique natural tracks leading to its summit,
walking or jogging, swimming at
the Rockpool, having picnics or
making it a popular lookout point
attractions, with two World Heritage listed and walking area for tourists and
barbecues using the free facilities,
dining at beachfront cafés, trying
sites – the Great Barrier Reef and the superb locals alike. Visit the Castle Hill
webcam:
one of the active water sports on
offer or even taking a skydiving
tropical rainforests of the Wet Tropics region. www.townsville.qld.gov.au
jump. The Strand is also home
The region also offers a huge range of leisure to many community activities
including night markets and the
activities which take advantage of the unique The Strand Culture Fest. Within the city, the
Rated for the second time as Flinders Street and Palmer Street
environment and pleasant climate, including Queensland and Australia’s entertainment districts offer al
water sports, mountain biking, bush- cleanest beach, the Townsville
Strand is considered one of the
fresco dining, nightlife and Sunday
markets.
trekking, bungy-jumping and skydiving. best inner-city beachfronts in www.townsville.qld.gov.au/
Australia. Stretching 2.2 kilometres recreation/parks/strand
(1.37 miles) along the coast, the
6 James Cook University Australia
Magnetic Island beautiful Whitsundays are 74 snorkelling, diving and sightseeing World Heritage listed rainforests,
tropical islands, mostly protected amongst beautiful corals and sea national parks, mountains, rivers,
Across the city’s Cleveland Bay,
as National and Marine Park. With life in turquoise blue waters is an lakes and waterfalls are some of
picturesque Magnetic Island is just
only eight islands inhabited, this unforgettable experience. Travel to Australia’s richest agricultural lands
a 25-minute ferry ride away. More
area provides a magnificent setting the reef generally takes around 90 and charming small townships.
than half the island is national
for snorkelling, scuba diving, minutes from Cairns. Winding roads lead to spectacular
park, with 24 km (14 miles) of
sailing, kayaking, parasailing, www.gbrmpa.gov.au lookouts and waterfalls, and
walking tracks and stunning
jet skiing or just soaking up the the deep blue waters of ancient
beaches. It is a haven for wildlife
beauty and wildlife from one of volcanic crater lakes.
including possums, wallabies,
the many island or coastal walking Skyrail Rainforest Cableway www.athertontableland.com
echidnas, koalas, and a rich variety
trails. The jumping off point for the and Kuranda
of birdlife.
Whitsundays is Airlie Beach.
www.magnetic-island.com.au This multi-award winning
www.whitsundaytourism.com
cableway north of Cairns takes you The Daintree Rainforest
just metres above the rainforest The Daintree Rainforest, situated
Billabong Sanctuary Sporting events
as you climb the 7.5 kilometres two hours’ drive north of Cairns, is
(4.6 miles) to the hilltop town of the world’s oldest living rainforest
Billabong Sanctuary, located 18
North Queensland enjoys sport Kuranda. Interpretative stations – more than 40 million years older
kilometres (11 miles) south of
and is home to several national along the way let you walk than the Amazon. The beauty of
Townsville, is considered one of
sporting teams including; national through these ancient forests and the Daintree region is due to the
Australia’s best interactive wildlife
rugby league team, the North learn about their significance. After variety of nature found here, a total
experiences. Get up close and
Queensland Cowboys; the national a day exploring the attractions in of 8 wildlife habitats: the billabong,
personal with famous animals
basketball league teams, the Kuranda, you can return to Cairns open grass land, mangroves,
native to Australia. Learn about
Townsville Crocodiles and the on the historic Kuranda Scenic riverine, lowland rainforest, creeks,
the different animals, where they
Cairns Taipans; national women’s Railway that winds around the cane and estuary habitat. The
live in the wild, and even cuddle
basketball team, the Fire, and the spectacular Barron River Gorge. Daintree River is home to over 200
a koala or hold a baby crocodile.
newest national Townsville-based www.skyrail.com.au species of fish, 70 crustaceans and
The Sanctuary has three habitats
team, the Fury soccer team. Most 430 recorded species of bird life,
of rainforest, eucalypt forest and
major sports are well catered for, and is part of the World Heritage
wetlands, all in the one easy
with excellent golf, tennis, boating Atherton Tableland listed Wet Tropics region.
location. Billabong Sanctuary
and motor sports available. www.wettropics.gov.au
is accredited by the Australian A scenic one-hour drive west from
Ecotourism Association. Cairns is the Atherton Tableland
www.billabongsanctuary.com.au – Tropical North Queensland’s
The Great Barrier Reef own mountain getaway. Situated
between the Bellenden Ker Opposite page: Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, off
The Whitsundays Australia’s east coast, is one of the
Range and the Great Dividing Below left to right: Townsville Strand
Range, it is one of the region’s at dusk; Skyrail Rainforest walkway;
Located 300 kilometres (217 wonders of the natural world, and
best-kept secrets. Among the enjoying Milla Milla Falls on the
miles) south of Townsville, the is World Heritage listed. Swimming,
Atherton Tablelands, hugging a
Koala at Billabong Sanctuary.
Did you know...
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s greatest natural
wonders and is home to the largest coral reef ecosystem.
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 7
The Study Abroad Program
The JCU Study Abroad program enables you Why Study Abroad at JCU? JCU – for example, Indigenous
Australian Studies, Tropical
to study for one or two Teaching Periods/ Below are just a few advantages of
studying abroad at JCU:
Marine Ecosystems or Tropical
Rainforest Ecology – are unique
Semesters, earning credits towards your Comprehensive choice of to this part of the world.
internationally recognised
degree at your home institution. As a study subjects across a wide range A chance to meet and study
alongside individuals from
abroad student at JCU you are able to choose of study areas
around the world and gain a
Unrivalled access to some of the
subjects from a range of study areas that world’s most beautiful regions,
new perspective
will add value to your degree and broaden with many subjects offering
the chance to gain hands-
your experience. While the program is on experience through our Exchange at JCU
extensive fieldwork options.
primarily offered to undergraduate students, A student-centred learning
JCU has partner universities
around the world which form our
postgraduate study abroad is available to environment where students international student exchange
never feel like just a number. network. Students on exchange
graduate students interested in studying With friendly campuses, at JCU come through one of our
accounting, business, economics and smaller class sizes, accessible
teaching staff, and excellent
partner universities on a tuition
fee waiver, paying their home
information technology. support services, our students university tuition fees in place
receive the personal attention of the JCU study abroad fee.
they need to achieve their best. Exchange students are part of the
Many of the popular study Study Abroad program and receive
abroad subjects available at the same excellent services and
8 James Cook University Australiastudy opportunities available to all English
JCU students. Students should contact Environmental Science STUDENT PROFILE
the International Exchange Office at
French
their home institution to find out more.
Geography
Geology
Study Areas German
A full list of subjects offered at JCU, Graphic Design
links to subject descriptions and History
details of subject availability and Hospitality Management
prerequisites can be found at
Indigenous Australian Studies
www.jcu.edu.au/courses – under
‘subject search.’ Links to the JCU Information Technology
handbook and additional course International Business
information can also be found from Japanese
the above link. Journalism
Accounting Law
Agriculture Management
Anthropology Marine Biology
Aquaculture Marketing Henning Stensland
Archaeology Mathematics Norway
Asia-Pacific Community Microbiology Environmental Sciences
Development
Music
Australian Studies Nursing * “I chose to study at JCU because of the warm tropical
Biochemistry Occupational Therapy * climate, good courses and the university’s reputation. A
Biology Pharmacology number of my subjects have field trips and I really enjoy
Biomedical Sciences Physics mixing fun with learning. I enjoy diving and snorkelling
Botany on the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island is beautiful.
Physiology When you come to Australia don’t be afraid to talk to
Business Politics and International people – Australians are really friendly! Make the most
Chemistry Relations of your time here and join some of JCU’s many social
Chinese Psychology activities and clubs.”
Communication Public Relations
Computer Science Rainforest Science
Creative Media Social Science
Criminology Sociology
Cultural Heritage Studies Speech Pathology *
Digital Media Sport and Exercise Science
Digital Visual Arts Theatre
Earth Sciences Tropical Biology
Ecology Tourism
Economics Visual Arts
Education Women’s Studies
Engineering Zoology
*Students must be enrolled in a relevant degree at their home university to be eligible to study subjects within this major.
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 9Sample Study Abroad Packages
As a study abroad student you may wish to take all of your subjects in your major, or you may decide to take subjects across a range of study areas. To assist
you in choosing your subjects, we have created several sample study abroad packages in key areas of study at JCU. For a full list of sample /suggested study
packages visit www.jcu.edu.au/international/studyabroad. For a list of all subjects offered at JCU see www.jcu.edu.au/courses – ‘subject search’.
Teaching Period 1 – Townsville Teaching Period 2 – Townsville Teaching Period 1 – Cairns Teaching Period 2 – Cairns
Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociology and Australian Indigenous Studies
AN2105 Sex, Drugs and Human Nature AN2013 Culture, Knowledge and SS1010 Australian People: Indigenous IA1007 Linking Indigenousness 1
Environment and Anthropological Perspectives
AR2402 Maritime Archaeology Field school IA1007 Linking Indigenousness 1 AN2105 Sex, Drugs and Human Nature AN2004 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity
in Global Perspective
IA1007 Linking Indigenousness 1 AN1001 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity IA1007 Linking Indigenousness 1 AR3008 Peoples of the Coast and Sea
in Global Perspective
SS1010 Australian People: Indigenous and AR2011 Australia Through Time and Place AR1001 The World of Archaeology AN3006 Asia Pacific Development: Culture
Anthropological Perspectives and Globalisation
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
AT2110 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy AT1210 Introductory Human Anatomy and BM1011 Physiological Systems and PP2231 Human Pathophysiology and
and Histology Histology Processes 1 Pharmacology 2
BM1000 Introductory Biochemistry and BM1022 Physiological Systems and PP2131 Human Pathophysiology and BM1022 Physiological Systems and
Microbiology Processes 2 Pharmacology 1 Processes 2
MI2011 Microbial Diversity MI2021 Introductory Infectious Diseases
N/A N/A
and Immunobiology
PI2031 Marine Microbiology PP3203 Reproductive Biology and
N/A N/A
Endocrinology
Business Management
BU1004 Management, People and BX2072 Managing Organisational BU1004 Management, People and BX2072 Managing Organisational
Organisations Flexibility Organisations Flexibility
BX2051 Strategic Human Resource BU2008 Leadership and Strategic Thinking BX2051 Strategic Human Resource BU2008 Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Management Management
BU1005 Personal and Professional Skills BX3051 Employee Relations BU1005 Personal and Professional Skills BX3051 Employee Relations
in Management in Management
BX2061 Business Negotiation (SP6 block) BX3073 Entrepreneurship in the BX2062 Operations Management BX3073 Entrepreneurship in the
Emerging Economies Emerging Economies
Communication, Journalism and Media Studies
CU2021 Public Relations Campaigns CP1010 Introduction to Multimedia CU2021 Public Relations Campaigns CP1010 Introduction to Multimedia
CN3012 The Land and its Legends in CU1020 Introduction to Public Relations CU1010 Effective Writing CU1020 Introduction to Public Relations
Australian Cinema
NM1101 Media and Culture CU2033 Communication Revolutions CP1010 Introduction to Multimedia CU2033 Communication Revolutions
JN1001 The Journalist and Society JN1004 News Writing and Style CV2300 Effective Speaking IA3101 Media and Race Relations
EARTH SCIENCES
EA1110 Evolution of the Earth EA1002 Environmental Earth Science EA1002 Environmental Earth Science EA1110 Evolution of the Earth
EA2510 Earth Resources, Exploration and EA2007 Applied Soil Science EA2510 Earth Resources, Exploration and EA2007 Applied Soil Science
Environment Environment
EA2900 Introductory Field Geology EA3400 Ore Genesis EA2900 Introductory Field Geology EA2404 From Icehouse to Greenhouse
EA2006 Hydrology EA2220 Earth Materials EA2006 Hydrology EA3007 Field Studies in Tropical Water and
Soil Science
10 James Cook University AustraliaTeaching Period 1 – Townsville Teaching Period 2 – Townsville Teaching Period 1 – Cairns Teaching Period 2 – Cairns
ENGINEERING
ME2512 Thermofluid Mechanics CS3004 Transportation Engineering N/A N/A
CS4002 Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering CS4008 Water and Wastewater
N/A N/A
Engineering
ME3511 Dynamics and Acoustics ME2525 Machine Element Design N/A N/A
CC2510 Digital Logic and Computing EE2600 Machines, Measurements and
N/A N/A
Methods Control
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
EV1001 Introduction to Environmental EV3002 Environmental Impact Assessment EV1001 Introduction to Environmental EV3002 Environmental Impact Assessment
Sciences Sciences
EV2201 Tourism and the Environment EV1002 Society and Environment EV2360 Cradle to Grave: Population EV3254 Tropical Agroforestry
Economy and Environment
EV2401 Australian Landscape Processes EV2003 Introduction to Environmental EV3205 Conserving Tropical Rainforests EV1002 Society and Environment
and Evolution Economics
EV3406 Coral Reef Geomorphology EV2301 Urban Geography and Design EV3252 Indigenous Environmental EV2003 Introduction to Environmental
Management Economics
Marine Biology
MB3210 Life History and Evolution MB2080 Marine Invertebrate Biology MB2090 Tropical Marine Ecosystems
N/A
of Coral Reefs
MB2050 Functional Biology MB2060 Marine Ecology and
N/A N/A
of Marine Organisms Environmental Assessment
MB3160 Evolution and Ecology MB3190 Coral Reef Ecology
N/A N/A
of Reef Fishes
MB3150 Fisheries Science MB3200 Marine Conservation Biology N/A N/A
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE
MU1411 Bach to Beatles MU1030 Music Making for Children N/A N/A
NM1600 Digital Sounds and Surrounds MU1412 Ragtime Dues to Hip Hop Blues N/A N/A
NM1701 Introduction to Creating NM1601 Music Emotion and Meaning
N/A N/A
Performance
CV1200 Effective Speaking NM2604 Global Sounds and Surrounds N/A N/A
New Media Studio
PT1410 Effective Photography PT1410 Effective Photography N/A N/A
NM1401 Introduction to Graphic Design NM1202 Introduction to Digital Imaging -
N/A N/A
for Digital Media Image Manipulation
NM1502 Drawing for Digital Media NM1402 Design for Digital Media
N/A N/A
Communication
NM2301 Web Authoring 1 NM2504 Drawing and the Spatial N/A N/A
PHARMACY AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES
BC2013 Principles of Biochemistry BC2023 Molecular Genetics CH1010 Biological Chemistry CH3041 Environmental Chemistry
CH2042 Marine Chemistry and Chemical BC2024 Cell Regulation CH1012 Molecular Chemistry CH1011 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
Ecology
CH3022 Inorganic Chemistry CH1011 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences CH1020 Preparatory Chemistry CH3041 Environmental Chemistry
GG3101 Advanced Genetics and Genomics CH2012 Environmental Analytical
N/A N/A
Techniques
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 11Sample Study Abroad Packages
Teaching Period 1 – Townsville Teaching Period 2 – Townsville Teaching Period 1 – Cairns Teaching Period 2 – Cairns
POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HI2022 Nationalism in the Modern World PL2250 Australia and World Politics HI2022 Nationalism in the Modern World PL2250 Australia and World Politics
PL2110 Government and Politics in HI1302 World History Since 1900 PL2110 Government and Politics in HI1302 World History Since 1900
Developing Areas Developing Areas
HI3066 Australian and Pacific Exploration HI2334 History of Terrorism HI3066 Australian and Pacific Exploration HI2334 History of Terrorism
HI3001 Globalisation - Historical HI2191 Australian History HI2191 Australian History PL3294 Governing Australia
Perspectives
Psychology, Social Work and Community Welfare
WS4503 Social Work and Mental Health WS1005 Human Rights and Social Issues WS4503 Social Work and Mental Health WS1005 Human Rights and Social Issues
PY3102 Social Psychology PY2110 Forensic Psychology PY3102 Social Psychology PY2110 Forensic Psychology
PY3103 Psychopathology PY3106 Theoretical Foundations of PY3106 Theoretical Foundations of
PY3103 Psychopathology
Modern Psychology Modern Psychology
PY2101 Brain and Behaviour WS2513 Community Work PY2101 Brain and Behaviour WS2513 Community Work
Sports and Events Management
BX3042 Service Quality Management BU1011 Business, Leisure and Society BX3042 Service Quality Management BU1011 Business, Leisure and Society
BX2081 Consumer Behaviour BX3093 Conference and Events BX3093 Conference and Events BX2041 Club and Gaming Management
Management SP7 block Management
BX2093 Sports Management BU2007 Project Management BX2093 Sports Management BX2092 Tourist and Leisure Behaviour
Management
CU3021 Public Relations Campaigns BX2092 Tourist and Leisure Behaviour CU3021 Public Relations Campaigns BX3041 Services Industries Management
Management
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
SP3006 Sports Medicine SP1002 Sport and Exercise Nutrition SP3006 Sports Medicine SP1002 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
SP1001 Science and Practice of Physical SP2006 Exercise Testing and Prescription SP1001 Science and Practice of Physical SP2006 Exercise Testing and Prescription
Activity for Health Activity for Health
SP2003 Functional Kinesiology and SP3011 Sports Training and Rehabilitation SP2003 Functional Kinesiology and SP3011 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
Biomechanics Biomechanics
SP2007 Physiological Basis for Exercise SP3014 Independent Project in Sport and SP2007 Physiological Basis for Exercise SP3014 Independent Project in Sport and
and Sport Exercise Science and Sport Exercise Science
Tourism Management and Hospitality
BX2081 Consumer Behaviour BU1011 Business, Leisure and Society BX2081 Consumer Behaviour BU1011 Business, Leisure and Society
BX2091 Tourism Management BX2092 Tourist and Leisure Behaviour BX3042 Service Quality Management BX3092 Destination Management
Management
BX3042 Service Quality Management BX2072 Managing Organisational BX3091 Tourism and Environment BX2092 Tourist and Leisure Behaviour
Flexibility Management
BX3091 Tourism and Environment BX3092 Destination Management N/A BX2041 Club & Gaming Management
ZOOLOGY, TROPICAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
BZ3215 Conservation Biology BZ2450 Biodiversity of Tropical Australia BZ2420 Genetics for Biology BZ1004 The Diversity of Animal Life
BZ3705 The Australian Vertebrate Fauna BZ2440 Ecology and Conservation BZ2450 Biodiversity of Tropical Australia BZ2450 Biodiversity of Tropical Australia
BZ3710 Animal Behaviour BZ3220 Rainforest Populations and BZ3400 Population and Community BZ3735 Venomous Australian Animals
Communities Ecology
BZ2420 Genetics for Biology BZ3720 Wildlife Ecology and Management BZ3705 The Australian Vertebrate Fauna BZ3745 Tropical Entomology
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12 James Cook University AustraliaPopular
Subjects
Offering
Field Trips
James Cook University offers Study Abroad students an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while studying through subject field trips.
Prerequisites for each subject are listed where required. Students are responsible for the associated field trip costs as listed below. All costs are in Australian
dollars and are estimates and subject to change.
AR2402/AR3402:03 in rock art research; and the ethics Australia, with an emphasis on the BZ2605:03
Maritime Archaeology and practice of rock art recording Wet Tropics bioregion of northern Plant Diversity and
Field School and publication. Practical exercises, Queensland. The field trips are Adaptations
conducted at a number of rock designed to enhance students’
Teaching Period 2, block mode, Teaching Period 1,
art sites, will include discussion of understanding of key concepts
September recess. Townsville Cairns/Townsville
potential fieldwork approaches, taught during lectures.
and Cairns students may enrol. This course provides an introduction
survey techniques and constraints.
This field school is an accredited
Cost: Approximately $400, Cairns: to the diversity of flowering plants,
JCU Archaeology subject and
including transport to rock art sites Field Trip 1: Flecker Botanical their origins and adaptations to the
provides an introduction to the
and accommodation in the field. Gardens and Centenary Lakes environment. Speciation processes
techniques of underwater survey, Boardwalk that result from these adaptations
mapping, and photography This three-hour field trip is such as pollination biology and
BZ2240:03
(including video), detailed designed to help students reproductive strategies will be
Marine Plants and Algae
recording and conservation. familiarise themselves with the discussed. The diversity of plants
in their Environments
Fieldwork is undertaken on local flora. that have been used by humans will
Magnetic Island, the Great Barrier Teaching Period 1, Townsville – Cost: no charge also be examined. A weekend field
Reef and the Yongala shipwreck. field trip is compulsory trip to rainforest habitats is included.
Pre-requisite: diving certification A half-day field trip is included Field Trip 2: Atherton Tableland Cost: $120 covers accommodation
to satisfy JCU Diving Officer. exploring tropical macroalgal and Cape Tribulation and meals.
Cost: approximately $500-$600. communities of rocky shores. A This is a two-and-a-half day
special emphasis is placed on excursion commencing Friday BZ3210:03
AR2405/3405:03 zonation and biological indicator afternoon and ending Sunday. Rainforest Ecosystems
Rock Art Field School species of these zones (macroalgae Students visit a variety of different
rainforest and savanna habitats Teaching Period 1, Townsville
and marine invertebrates). Gain
Teaching Period 2, block mode, and go spotlighting for rainforest This subject covers the ecology
hands-on experience in measuring
early August Townsville and mammals and birds. of Australian closed forests and
environmental parameters, such as
Cairns students may enrol. Cost: approximately $55. associated vegetation, including
dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature
This field school provides origins, classification and factors
and salinity in rock pools at Field Trip 3: Bush Foods Tutorial
students with an introduction determining distribution and
different zones of the rocky shore. at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant
to the study of art, images and diversity and responses to
symbols encountered in an This field trip is held at the end of environmental stresses (including
BZ2450:03 the semester and runs for about 2
archaeological context. The global climate change). The
Biodiversity of hours on a weekday. Students get
subject provides an overview of field trip introduces students to
Tropical Australia an opportunity to taste tropical
theoretical approaches to art in rainforest ecosystems, and the
the archaeological record; the Teaching Periods 1 and 2, Cairns Australian bush foods, which are basic skills needed to describe and
value and significance of rock art Teaching Period 2, Townsville discussed during the lectures. analyse rainforest communities. It
to archaeological research; the The course provides students Cost: approximately $20. also provides the opportunity for
value and significance of rock art with an introduction to the plants, students to work on small, group
to indigenous peoples; challenges animals, and ecosystems of tropical Townsville field trips TBA. projects, which form the core of
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 13Popular Field Trips
the on-course assessment. BZ3615:03 BZ3625:03 sodic, acid, alkaline, nutrient poor,
Cost: approximately $158 for Climate Change and Tropical Agroforestry impermeable soils. Degradation,
meals and accommodation for Plant Survival Teaching Period 2, Limited mode
rehabilitation and sustainability.
three days. Soil classification and mapping.
Teaching Period 1, Townsville December, Cairns
Cost: Please contact JCU
The strategies and mechanisms This subject provides a general
BZ3220:03 introduction to agroforestry,
Rainforest Populations that allow plants to survive and EA2900:03
proliferate in diverse environments with an emphasis on tropical
and Communities systems. Lectures, practicals and
Introductory Field Geology
provide valuable insights into
Teaching Period 2, Townsville how plants have adapted to workshops by specialist academics Teaching Period 2, block mode,
Animals and plants live in different conditions in the past. and agroforestry professionals June, Cairns/Townsville
populations which make In fact, many living plant species will examine the diverse array of This is a one-week, field-based
up interacting biological evolved at a time when climate ecological, economic, sociocultural intensive subject that runs
communities. This subject presents was significantly different from and governmental processes and after the first semester exam
the conceptual framework needed today. This subject explores these phenomena that apply to subject period. Students are taught
to understand the processes that matter. Three days of field work will the fundamentals of mapping,
strategies and uses knowledge
regulate biodiversity and illustrates examine agroforestry practices at including finding your location
of them to provide a framework
that framework whenever possible sites on the Atherton Tableland, the using pace and compass
for assessing the resilience and
using examples from rainforest wet tropical coast and wet/dry tropics. traverses, reading a contour
populations and communities, vulnerability of our living flora to
Cost: approximately $45. map to determine your position,
which are among the most adapt to current trends in climate
recognition and measurement of
change. Ecological, reproductive,
complex and interesting ecological BZ3705:03 the orientation of rock types in the
systems on earth. A four-day field and physiological plant survival The Australian field, report writing, generating
trip to Mt. Zero allows students strategies will be analysed in Vertebrate Fauna maps, cross-sections and
to observe these systems and the a 6 day field trip ‘out bush’ to
Teaching Period 1, geological histories, from field data
animals and plants inhabiting Boulia, which provide the basis of
Townsville/Cairns collected during the trip. There are
them first hand, as well as learning practical skills in this subject.
This subject examines the no other exams, reports, etc. apart
useful techniques for conducting Cost: Approximately $135. from those that are done on-site.
biological field surveys. biogeography and evolution
of Australian vertebrate fauna. Cost: approximately $80 is required
Cost: Approximately $150 to cover food, which is supplied.
Students gain practical experience
in the capturing, handling and
the formal census of Australian EA3007:03
vertebrate fauna in an outback Field Studies in Tropical
setting. The subject includes a Water and Soil Science
three-and-a-half day field trip Teaching Period 2,
to a national park in western block mode, Cairns
Queensland where students learn This is a one-week, field-based
to survey fauna using mistnets, intensive subject that provides
pittraps, scat surveys, active survey a practical introduction to
techniques, spotlighting and hydrological, water quality, regolith
habitat descriptions. and soil issues of the tropics. The
Prerequisites: ZL1001:03 or laboratory is Far North Queensland
equivalent introductory with all its geologically and
biology course. climatically diverse landscapes,
Cost: approximately $150. including the Great Barrier
Reef catchments. Students will
EA2007:03 examine the natural processes and
Applied Soil Science human impacts on the amount
Teaching Period 2, and quality of water flowing
Cairns or Townsville through rivers and aquifers. Topics
Delve into the earth’s skin - the include: landscape water balance,
vital layer from which all terrestrial hydrological monitoring and
life is sustained. Areas covered: Soil modelling, aquifer properties,
functions and management. How transport and transformations of
and why soils vary through the nutrients and contaminants, water
landscape. Soil components, soil quality assessment in the field
chemical, physical and biological and laboratory, soil erosion and
properties and processes. Water degradation, dryland and irrigation
and nutrient cycling. Problem salinity and water regulation.
soils and management: saline, Cost: Please contact JCU
14 James Cook University AustraliaEV2401:03 advantage of current staff research
Australian Landscape activities and interests. Accordingly,
Processes and Evolution destinations change from time
to time. Field Studies in Tropical
Teaching Period 1,
Geography provides a regional
Townsville/Cairns
perspective on the geography of
The subject examines patterns
northern Australia with emphasis
and processes of the development
on interaction between natural and
of the Australian landscape
cultural environments. It addresses:
and its soil mantle, and human
landuse, landuse change and
interactions with these elements
resource management in northern
of the natural environment.
Australia; geomorphology of
Cost: approximately $450.
northern Australia and adjoining
land and sea; conservation
EV3201:03 and biogeography of northern
Managing Coastal and Australia and adjoining land;
Marine Environments environmental history in northern
Teaching Period 2, Townsville Australia and adjoining land and
This subject examines the impacts sea; and environmental aspects of
of human activities on coastal and indigenous cultures of northern
marine environments. It explores Australia.
the complex relationships among Cost: Please contact JCU.
the ecological and social values of
these environments and outlines EV3406:03
strategies and tools for their Coral Reef Geomorphology
management.
Teaching Period 1, Townsville
Cost: Please contact JCU.
This subject examines the
geomorphology of coral reefs,
EV3205:03 covering their evolution and Develop skills in site recording, of tertiary French.
Conserving Tropical relationships between form and basic surveying, photographic Cost: approximately $ 3,000
Rainforests the physical, chemical and biotic recording and drawing plans and (2 weeks including flights,
Teaching Period 1, Cairns processes that operate on coral elevations of historical remains accommodation, tuition and
This subject examines principles reefs. The subject includes four days by working on a real heritage site. excursions); approximately $3,500
and concepts in rainforest of field-based work conducted Look at the history, theory and (3 weeks including above plus 4
conservation management at JCU’s Orpheus Island Research principles of European cultural nights with the French Melanesian
including: detailed studies of Station. Students gain hands-on heritage management, practice tribe). A French lecturer will
selected methods and problems; experience, learning about coral reef and preservation in Australia. This accompany the group.
management of tropical rainforest geomorphology, geomorphological 6-credit-point subject is equivalent
environments globally including methods, and the growth and to two standard subjects IA1007:03
ecological, economic and social evolution of coral reefs. Cost: $20 for transport and Linking Indigenousness
aspects; land capability, land Cost: approximately $60, including approximately $40 for overnight Teaching Period 1 & 2,
degradation, sustainability; food and accommodation. accommodation. Townsville/Cairns
protected area management; and Through fieldtrips that enable
conservation issues outside reserves. HI3283:03 FR2622:03 / FR3622:03 students to interact directly with
Cost: $50 for food and Introduction to Historical Immersion French 1 / 2 Indigenous Australians in their
accommodation. Cultural Heritage Teaching Period 2, own ‘country’, this subject aims to
Teaching Period 2, Block mode Townsville/Cairns highlight the complex interplay
EV3404:03 July, Cairns (even-numbered Enjoy two weeks living in Noumea between Indigenous knowledge
Field Studies in Tropical years only) with a francophone (French systems and western systems that
Geography Mungana is an abandoned mining speaking) family whilst taking are a feature of colonial Australian
Teaching Period 2, Block mode, town (1870–1920) three hours’ 30 hours of tertiary language history. The information provided
July, Cairns/Townsville drive north west of Cairns and the instruction. Following this, enjoy a by the Aboriginal and Torres
Field Studies in Tropical Geography site of this two-day field trip. This 4-day stay with a (French speaking) Strait Islander people teaching
is an intensive mode subject that heritage mining town, located Melanesian tribe to experience this subject will link the ‘real’ to
teaches and develops the field skills in a striking outback landscape, their culture. Noumea is the capital the ‘re-told’ by way of a carefully
needed by students of geography with surrounding limestone of New Caledonia, a two-hour planned cross-cultural experience.
and cognate disciplines. The bluffs, caves and aboriginal rock flight from Brisbane. Whilst the intended focus of this
subject is taught in intensive mode art sites, makes for a unique Pre-requisites: 2nd & 3rd year subject will be determined by the
in remote areas chosen to take location to study cultural heritage. Bachelor of Arts or at least 2 years Indigenous Australians providing
2010 Study Abroad Prospectus 15Popular Field Trips
the fieldtrip experience, the main MB2080:03 half-day field trip on the university A treatment of the functional
focus is on providing students Invertebrate Zoology research vessel R/V James Kirby. morphology of corals as an
with grounding in Indigenous Cost: no cost to student example of a modular organism.
Teaching Period 2, Townsville
knowledge issues and concerns An introduction to the taxonomy
The subject introduces the MB3160:03 of reef-building corals. This subject
that are affecting Indigenous
major groups of invertebrate Evolution and Ecology includes a three-day field trip to
communities today. animals, with emphasis placed
Cost: $200 for 4 day Block during of Reef Fishes the university marine research
on the evolution and diversity of station at Orpheus Island.
Recess week and 1 day on-campus, the various phyla and the main Teaching Period 1, Townsville
including transport to significant Cost: approximately $125.00 to
biological life history features. The biology of coral reef fishes
sites and accommodation in cover food and bench fees
Topics include: Phylogenetic with an emphasis on species from
the field; $30 for Limited Mode relationships among the reefs and adjacent waters of the
attendance, including 3 full days Great Barrier Reef. The subject NM2202:03
metazoans; biodiversity of Photojournalism:
on-campus and one day in the field. invertebrates; patterns of covers the ecology, morphology,
systematics and evolution of coral Documentation and
evolution within the major phyla. Communication
MB2050:03 This subject includes field trips to reef fishes. Practical work includes
Functional Biology of Rowes Bay, Three Mile Creek and a laboratory and field program that Teaching Period 1, Townsville
Marine Organisms Kissing Point. introduces functional morphology, This block mode subject is
Cost: no cost to student ecology and field identification conducted over three weeks
Teaching Period 1, Townsville of coral reef fishes. This subject commencing in the first week of
This subject deals with the will also provide an introduction July. Students attend four days
question of biological organisation MB3050:03
to current research programs in (each 10.00am-4.00pm) of lectures
and design in the marine
Biological Oceanography
tropical reef fishes at JCU. This and workshops before setting out
environment. It aims to provide Teaching Period 1, Townsville subject includes a three-day to research, interview, photograph,
students with an understanding of An examination of the plankton field trip to the university marine write, and submit a newspaper
how marine organisms respond to community and its interactions research station at Orpheus Island. and magazine article on a topic
the challenges of marine existence with the physical and chemical Cost: approximately $125.00 to of environmental concern. Mid-
through a study of their anatomy environment. Topics include: cover food and bench fees way through the third week all
and structure and the nature of nutrients and productivity, students return to class to edit and
their habitats. Included in this zooplankton behaviour and life MB3190:03 refine their articles prior to final
subject is 8 hours of field work cycles and the distribution of Coral Reef Ecology submission.
undertaken at Pallarenda Beach planktonic species over space Cost: some students undertaking
Teaching Period 2, Townsville
and 3-Mile Creek in Townsville and and time on a broad range of field trips outside Townsville may
A treatment of the major aspects
at Picnic Bay in Magnetic Island. scales. Laboratory work introduces incur some costs (anticipated to be
of coral reef biology, including
Cost: Cost of ferry ticket. students to the techniques between $50-200 per student).
population dynamics, life histories,
Approximately $20. of studying live plankton and community structure and
methods of preservation for diversity, effects of disturbance, PH2006:03
microscopic examination Physical Oceanography
MB2060:03 competition and predation, and
and introduction to plankton
Marine Ecology and reef management. This subject
Teaching Period 2, Townsville
taxonomy. This subject includes a includes a three-day field trip to
Environmental Assessment This is a descriptive physical
half-day field trip on the university the university marine research
Teaching Period 2, Townsville research vessel R/V James Kirby. oceanography subject suitable
station at Orpheus Island.
The special life-history features Cost: no cost to student for all students studying the
Cost: approximately $125.00 to
of marine organisms make it marine environment. It provides
cover food and bench fees
necessary for us to understand MB3150:03 a descriptive overview of the
Fisheries Science physical properties of the oceans
their demographic behaviour MB3210:03 of the world but has a special
before we can interpret their Teaching Period 1, Townsville Life History and Evolution focus on the physical conditions of
responses to environmental This course provides an of Reef Corals Australian coastal oceanography.
change. This course introduces introduction to fisheries science Teaching Period 1, Townsville This includes temperature and
students to the methods of and identifies the important An introduction to the biology of salinity signatures of water types;
quantitative marine ecology features of tropical fisheries. Core corals and processes involved in water, salt and heat budgets of
in coastal and reef habitats elements will include methods building and maintaining reefs. the oceans; surface properties;
with a particular emphasis used in assessing fish populations, An overview of the life histories and circulation of the oceans.
on: monitoring and impact the methods of fisheries science of sessile, modular organisms, The laboratory sessions cover
assessment; experimental and their application in tropical incorporating current research instruments and methods,
design; population dynamics and environments and the importance findings (e.g. with respect to culminating in a research project.
processes. The subject includes 8 of the biology of tropical marine sexual/asexual reproduction, This subject also includes a field
hours of field work at Rowes Bay. species in regard to management larval dispersal, recruitment, trip on the James Kirby
Cost: no cost to students. strategies. This subject includes a growth, lifespan and mortality). Cost: Please contact JCU.
Additional Short Courses and Block Mode Subjects are held during the academic breaks in June, July and
December. For more information on study abroad field subjects please contact us at studyabroad@jcu.edu.au
16 James Cook University AustraliaEntry Requirements
Entry requirements into the JCU The following is a guide to JCU’s minimum academic and English entry requirements
Study Abroad program are based for the Study Abroad program.
on your country of citizenship and
educational background. While
specific entry requirements by COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
country are listed below, students
Brazil Successful completion of at least one year of IELTS or TOEFL required in most cases.
from all countries are welcome study at a recognised University or other post- Attendance at an international high
to apply for admission to the secondary institution at date of application with school/University for a minimum
program. Please contact James a minimum cumulative average of 70% or above. of two years in which the language
of instruction was English may be
Cook International for additional
accepted.
entry requirements at
studyabroad@jcu.edu.au.
Canada Successful completion of at least one semester Not applicable in most cases.
(six months) of study at a recognised university
or post-secondary institution at date of
General English language application with a minimum cumulative average
requirements of 63% or above.
If your native language is not China Successful completion of at least one year of IELTS or TOEFL required
English, you may be required to study at a recognised University or other post- (IELTS required for Student Visa)
demonstrate English proficiency secondary institution at date of application with
by sitting a recognised test of a minimum cumulative average of 70% or above.
your English language ability. Denmark Successful completion of one semester (six Not applicable in most cases, providing
The minimum English language months) of study at a recognised higher students have studied through the
proficiency requirement for the JCU education institution in Denmark at date of Danish education system.
Study Abroad Program is: application with an overall grade of Pass (average
of D or better).
IELTS: An overall score of at
least 6.0 with scores of no less Germany Successful completion of one semester (six Acceptance of the Abitur/Allgemeine
than 5.5 in each subscore months) of study at a recognised German Hochschulreife with 2 or better in
university with an overall grade of Pass. English as a Basic course Grundkurs) or
TOEFL: An overall score of 550 the Abitur/Allgemeine Hochschulreife
with a Test of Written English with 3 or better in English as an
(TWE) of at least 4.0; or an Intensified course (Leistungskurs) or
the DAAD language test – overall result
overall computer-based score of b (good) or better in all four parts
of 213 with a TWE of 4.0; or an (test not older than one year). (Abitur
overall internet-based score accepted for a maximum of 10 years).
of 79 (minimum writing score
Japan Successful completion of one year of study IELTS or TOEFL required
of 19). Other tests of English at a recognised university with an overall
language proficiency may be grade of Pass.
accepted as stated in the table
below. Mexico Successful completion of at least one year of IELTS or TOEFL required in most cases.
study at a recognised University or other post- Attendance at an international high
If you meet the academic secondary institution at date of application with school/University for a minimum
requirements but not the English a minimum cumulative average of 70% or above. of two years in which the language
language entry requirement, you of instruction was English may be
accepted.
will be given a packaged offer,
which will combine Academic Norway Successful completion of at least one semester A grade of 4 or better in English in the
English studies at the JCU English (six months) of study at a recognised higher Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skolen
Language Centre plus your offer of education institution in Norway with a minimum (accepted for a maximum of 10 years).
average of pass results from most institutions
placement in the JCU Study Abroad (average of D or better).
program. This will allow you to get
a student visa for the total length of Sweden Successful completion of Upper Secondary A grade of VG or above in the Slutbetyg
your studies in Australia. School Slutbetyg (if coming direct from high (accepted for a maximum of 10 years).
school) with an overall GPA 12. If coming from
University, a satisfactory completion (overall Pass)
of one semester at a recognised university.
Please note that the Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) also United States Successful completion of at least one semester Not applicable in most cases.
has certain rules relating to student visas (six months) of study at a recognised University
which, depending on the visa assessment or other post-secondary institution at date of
level of your country of citizenship, may application (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on
require you to sit an English test even a 4.0 scale). Students with a cumulative GPA of
though you meet other English language 2.5 or above will be considered.
requirements set by JCU.
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