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Undergraduate
2018
Study Guide
Explore the possibilities
JCU Global rank:
Top
2%
JCU is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the pre-eminent global
rankings system, the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
ARWU 2016
For the past six years, JCU has received five stars for job success
Good Universities Guide
Top Under
50 50
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings places
JCU in the top 50 universities around the world under 50 years old.
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 50 Under 50 2016
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rates JCU as
‘world class or better’ in 35 areas of research.
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2015
JCU ranked above world standard for Neuroscience, Public Health,
Immunology and Veterinary Sciences.
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2015
JCU No. 1 in the world for Marine & Freshwater Biology and
No. 2 for Biodiversity Conservation.
2017 CWUR
Contents
VC’s welcome................................................................................................................2 Environmental Practice......................................................................................44
Why JCU?..................................................................................................................3 Exercise Physiology.............................................................................................45
Campus Locations Geology..................................................................................................................46
Cairns........................................................................................................................ 4 Health Science (Physician Assistant).............................................................46
Townsville................................................................................................................ 6 Information Technology....................................................................................47
Singapore................................................................................................................. 8 Laws.........................................................................................................................48
Marine Science.....................................................................................................50
Student Life
Medical Laboratory Science..............................................................................52
Global Mobility........................................................................................................9
Medicine, Surgery................................................................................................53
Accommodation.................................................................................................. 10
Nursing & Midwifery..........................................................................................54
Campus life.............................................................................................................12
Occupational Therapy........................................................................................55
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre Pharmacy...............................................................................................................56
Student support............................................................................................ 14 Physiotherapy....................................................................................................... 57
Pathways..........................................................................................................15 Planning..................................................................................................................58
Pathway programs...............................................................................................16 Psychology.............................................................................................................59
Fees and scholarships..........................................................................................16 Science....................................................................................................................60
Courses introduction...........................................................................................17 Social Work............................................................................................................ 67
Speech Pathology................................................................................................68
Study Areas
Sport & Exercise Science...................................................................................69
Arts........................................................................................................................... 18
Veterinary Science...............................................................................................70
Biomedical Sciences............................................................................................24
Joint degrees.......................................................................................................... 72
Business..................................................................................................................25
Career opportunities............................................................................................74
Creative Arts & Media.........................................................................................31
How to apply........................................................................................................ 76
Dental Surgery......................................................................................................34
Education...............................................................................................................36 2018 Undergraduate degrees and diplomas table............................... 78
Engineering............................................................................................................40 Prerequisite subject equivalents......................................................................83
Important dates
Careers markets 2017 Study dates 2018 (Cairns and Townsville)
Cairns Careers Expo 25 May Teaching period one 2018 (Semester one)
TSXPO Brisbane 15 - 16 July Orientation (O Week) 12 - 16 February
Townsville Careers Expo 7 August Classes begin 19 February
Mackay Careers Expo 9 August Mid semester break 16 - 20 April
Darwin Careers Expo 30 - 31 August Classes end 25 May
Exam period 4 - 15 June
Open days 2017 Teaching period two 2018 (Semester two)
Townsville campus Sunday August 13 Orientation (O Week) 16 - 20 July
Cairns campus Sunday August 20 Classes begin 23 July
Mid semester break 24 - 28 September
Classes end 26 October
University Experience 2017 Exam period 5 - 16 November
Cairns campus 11 - 13 July
Townsville campus 10 - 13 July
For more upcoming events please visit jcu.edu.au/events
This publication is intended as a general guide for domestic students only. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission
requirements and the availability of courses.
Information is correct at the time of printing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
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Welcome to
James Cook University
JCU’s reputation for excellence in teaching and As you explore this study guide, you will discover
research is reflected in our courses, and the that JCU can provide you with the support, skills,
hands-on experiences you will receive. Our goal teachers and facilities you are looking for to
is for you to be ready for the workforce when ignite and support your passion for learning.
you complete your degree.
Employers value our graduates for their
combination of theoretical knowledge and
practical experience, and for six successive years
JCU has been awarded five stars for success in
getting a job.* Professor Sandra Harding
BSc (Hons) ANU, MPubAdmin UQ, PhD NCSU,
Hon Doc JIU, FACE, FQA, FAICD, FAIM
Vice Chancellor and President
* Good Universities Guide 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
James Cook University (JCU) is committed to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships
that work towards closing the employment, health and education gap for Australian Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our students come from many backgrounds, promoting rich cultural and experiential diversity
on campus.
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners
of the lands and waters where we operate our business. We honour the unique cultural and spiritual
relationship to the land, waters and seas of First Australian peoples and their continuing and rich
contribution to JCU and Australian society. We also pay respect to ancestors
and Elders past, present and future.
Kassandra Savage (JCU Alumni), ‘Coming Together and Respecting Difference’,
acrylic on canvas, 2014, 90cm x 90cm.
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Five stars
2%
OVER
40
Top
for 6 years
MAIN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES, JCU GLOBAL RANK* FOR JOB SUCCESS**
CAMPUSES CENTRES AND FACILITIES
Why JCU?
Be prepared for the workforce the moment you graduate
A brighter future Work Integrated Learning
You’ll leave your study life prepared for the competitive demands of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a program all about linking work and
global workforce. You won’t only be spending your degree sitting in lecture learning. You can gain practical work experience as part of your degree in
halls learning from textbooks – depending on your choice of degree, you’ll order to reinforce and enhance your academic learning while developing
be learning outdoors in the field, in clinics, under the sea, in the classroom, essential employability skills.
in local offices and industry, or overseas. With a choice of three capstone subjects (Professional Internship,
Independent Project and Multidisciplinary Project), you have the
Practical experience opportunity to work directly with industry to experience industry
Life can be an adventure, and study shouldn’t be any different. At JCU, fundamentals in action, assists with your transition into the workplace.
you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a variety of
workplace settings, all around Australia and even overseas. Our students Volunteering
take on clinical placements, internships, volunteering opportunities and Volunteering is highly valued by employers, you’ll have fun, learn, get real
fieldwork throughout their degrees, ensuring full preparation for life in the life work experience and make new professional networks and friend. JCU
workforce. offers a range of opportunities to undergraduate students. For example,
assisting in a variety of ways at exciting events, research assistance and
At JCU we know industry or clinical experiences wildlife conservation work, and sustainable education projects.
ensure our graduates are highly sought after You might find yourself on Fitzroy Island helping sick and injured turtles,
upon graduation. working alongside a Professor or PhD student on a research project, or on
Orpheus Island on the Great Barrier Reef assisting with the operation of
Many of these experiences begin in your first year of study. We encourage the Research Station there. Help out at a number of events, whether you
our students to work in rural, remote, and underserved communities as are photographing the Mountain Bike World Cup, helping to plan or run
well as tropical and major cities, in Australia and internationally. Many an event such as a TED Talk or a local Cultural or Music Festival, or even
of you will have the opportunity to experience diverse parts of Australia mentoring new students. When you choose JCU, we encourage you to take
gaining a wide variety of work and life skills in the process. up opportunities to volunteer.
* AWRU, 2016 ** Good Universities Guide
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“I enjoy the small classes
because you have better
interaction with your lecturers
and tutors. The face-to-face,
personal interaction really
does help my understanding
and learning of the subject.
They encourage feedback
and encourage you to ask
questions, which is great.”
Mitchell Locke
Bachelor of Laws – Bachelor of Business
in Economics
Cairns
Come and enjoy a place where natural beauty is unrivalled, and the lifestyle is
casual and relaxed year-round. Make friends and become part of the community
of 5,000 JCU students while enjoying the great outdoors every day.
Climate: Wet season (November-May) 24°–32°C/ 75°–90°F Banks: Commonwealth Bank ATM facilities on campus
Hot, rainy and humid atmosphere
Dry season (June-October) 17°–26°C/ 63°–79°F Campus: Smithfield, near the popular Northern Beaches and
Mild and dry atmosphere approximately 20 minutes drive from the city centre. Study
facilities can also be accessed at the Cairns City campus
Food: Easy access to an abundance of fresh local foods. Cuisines from
around the world can be found in Cairns On-campus sport: Gymnasium, basketball courts, sporting fields
and a world class mountain bike track (home of the 2017 UCI
Population: 160,000 (city), 5,000 (campus) Mountain Bike World Championships)
On-campus social events and activities: A vibrant social
Transport: Bus to and from campus, car, bicycle (extensive
program that is designed to help you meet other students. Many
network of bike tracks throughout Cairns), international airport
of these activities are free
Places of worship: JCU’s Chaplaincy Centre is available as a free Accommodation: Whether you want to live on or off-campus,
facility for you to practise your faith there are options to suit you. See page 10
Medical: On-campus dental clinic, as well as a hospital, medical
clinics, psychology clinics and more off campus
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1. Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef
2. Drive along the coastline from
Ellis Beach to Port Douglas, one of
Australia’s most scenic drives
3. Walk along Cairns Esplanade and
swim and chill out at the Lagoon
4. Hike through the rainforest-covered
mountains or go boating to one of
4 the nearby tropical islands
5. Go cruising to spy crocodiles on the
Daintree River
6. Get an adrenalin rush by bungee
jumping, whitewater rafting, sky
diving or jetboating
7. Swim under a waterfall at one of the
many waterholes throughout the
Atherton Tablelands
8. Beginners or experts can keep fit
riding the world-class mountain
biking track located in the rainforest
at the back of campus
8 9. Experience Aboriginal culture –
Tjapukai Cultural Park, Mossman
Gorge, and study Indigenous Studies
10. Rusty’s Markets – choose from an
abundance of fresh local produce. Be
part of the ‘paddock to plate’ culture
Cairns campus Clubs and Societies
Bama Nguma-Barra (Indigenous JCU Permaculture Society
Student Association) JCU Quidditch
DHOOM Medical Charity JCU Student Magazine
Institute of Sport and Exercise Science Liberal National Club
JCU Bicycle Users Group (BUG) My Diving and Snorkelling Club
JCU Business Student Club The Nicci P Running Club
JCU Dentistry Student Association PNG Students Association
JCU DOGMA (Department of Gaming, RHINO (Rural Health in the Northern
Manga and Anime) Outback)
JCU Fencing Squad Sustainability Club
JCU Football Ultimate Disc Club (Frisbee)
JCU Inter Alia Law Society
JCU Muslim Association
JCU Nursing Students Association
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“I love that there are
opportunities for people in
regional areas to do things
that interact with the
international community.
Events like Startup Townsville
allow us to really explore what
options we have and what
opportunities are out there.”
Matija McRoberts
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese – Bachelor of
Business in Management
Townsville
Townsville is Australia’s largest tropical city, as well as a departure point
for the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island and the savannahs and country
towns of the outback. It is also home to over 13,000 JCU students,
so you’ll never run out of things to do, or people to meet.
Climate: Summer (December-February) 24–32°C/ 75°–90°F Banks: Westpac, Commonwealth Bank and RediATM facilities on
Hot and humid atmosphere campus
Winter (June-August) 13–26°C/ 56°–79°F
Mild and dry atmosphere Campus: Douglas, Australia’s largest university campus,
approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Study
Food: Easy access to an abundance of fresh local foods. Cuisines facilities can also be accessed at the Townsville City campus
from around the world can be found in Townsville.
On-campus sport: Gymnasium, basketball courts, tennis courts,
Population: 170,000 (city), 13,000 (campus) squash courts, netball courts, rugby and soccer fields, hockey
fields, cricket pitches and swimming pool
Transport: Bus to and from campus, car, bicycle
On-campus social events and activities: A vibrant social
Places of worship: JCU’s Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre is available program that is designed to help you meet with students. Many of
as a free facility to students for practising their faith these activities are free
Medical: On-campus hospital, medical clinic, psychology clinic, Accommodation: Whether you want to live on or off-campus,
physiotherapy clinic, dental chairs, occupational therapy clinic, there are options to suit you. See page 10
speech pathology clinic, exercise physiology clinic and veterinary
clinic
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Townsville’s top 10
1. Walk, eat, shop and meet friends along The Strand
2. Jump on a ferry to Magnetic Island for a day of exploring beaches and cafés
3. Picnic and swim at Crystal Creek Falls, and taste mango ice-cream along the way
4. Go on a road trip and experience Outback Australia
5. Visit Reef HQ, the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium
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6. Explore the natural beauty of the Paluma Range National Park
7. Hike up Castle Hill for a view of Townsville and the islands stretching along the coastline
8. Cheer on the North Queensland Cowboys at a home game
9. Take a SCUBA diving course in Yongala, and explore an array of coral reefs along the coast
10. Become a wildlife warrior or volunteer at the Orpheus Island Research Station
Townsville campus Clubs and Societies
Act Now (activist group) JCU Pharmacy Students Association
Alpha Phi Omega JCU Psychology Club
Amnesty International JCU JCU Rugby Union
Engineering Undergraduate Society JCU Saints Rugby League
Focus JCU (Orthodox Christians) JCU Speech Pathology Students
Insaka (overcoming international health JCU Squash Club
issues by offering sustained support to JCU Ultimate Disc Association
communities in need)
JCU Water Polo
JCU Asian Cultural Society
North QLD Card Gaming Society
JCU Business Society
RHINO (Rural Health in the Northern
JCU Chicks with Sticks (knitting and Outback)
crochet club)
Latin American Student Association
JCU Christian Union
PNG JCU Student Community
JCU Dungeons and Dragons
Saints Cricket Club
JCU Humanist Club
SANTE (Supporting All Nations Towards
JCU Ice Hockey Association Equality)
JCU Jewish Student Union South Asia Initiative
JCU Journalism Society Sustainability Advocacy Club
JCU Indigenous Student Association Total Drama Society
JCU Indonesian Students Association Townsville and JCU Climbing Club
JCU Law Students Society Townsville and JCU Rowing Club
JCU Motorsports Club University Hawks AFL
JCU Muslim Association
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Singapore’s top 10
1. Take a selfie with the Singapore Merlion, and walk
around Marina Bay at night
2. Learn about the tiger who came for tea at Raffles
Hotel
3. Get up close and personal with the animals at
Singapore Night Safari
4. Visit the Gardens by the Bay
5. Go bar hopping and release your inner party
Experience Singapore animal at Clarke Quay
6. Shop until you drop at one of the many malls,
markets and arcades of Singapore
As part of your degree you can study at our thriving campus in Singapore. You will 7. Hop on a plane and visit a neighbouring Asian
experience the rich multiculturalism that exists on campus, as well as a first class country
educational experience in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. 8. Enjoy the delicacies of Singaporean cuisine – don’t
miss Chinatown or Little India!
jcu.edu.sg 9. Spend the day enjoying the artefacts in one of
Singapore’s museums or art galleries
10. Jump on a cable car to Sentosa Island
Climate: Dry season (March–August) 25°–32°C/ 77°–90°F Places of worship: A male/female prayer room is available
Wet season (September–February) 24°–32°C/ 75°–90°F on campus for student use
Food: Easy access to an abundance of fresh local foods. Cuisines Medical: The JCU Singapore Psychology Clinic, a sick bay and
from around the world can be found in Singapore. There are also nurse’s room are located on-campus. There is a hospital 15
plenty of vegetarian, vegan and halal options available minutes from the campus, as well as several medical clinics around
the city
Population: 5.4m
On-campus sport: Basketball courts and a gymnasium are
Transport: Two MRT (train) stations are a 10 minute walk from available for student use
campus, and there are three bus stops within short walking
distance to the campus
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Add international experience to your qualification
One or two semesters overseas Short term programs/
You don’t need to postpone your study to travel placements
overseas. JCU encourages you to explore the
world while you earn your degree. JCU partners Perhaps the idea of a shorter trip is more to
with over 60 universities throughout North and your liking. Depending on what you study you
South America, Asia, Europe and the UK. could apply to complete a placement or short
course in locations such as: China, Vietnam, Study tour - Thailand
You may have the opportunity to spend one or Ireland, Scotland, Fiji, Vanuatu, Bali, Singapore,
Choosing JCU sure gives more for some
two semesters at a partner university, earning Thailand, Cambodia, India, Samoa, and Papua
lucky Archaeology/ Anthropology/
credit toward your degree. New Guinea.
Community Development/ Political
Science/ Geography students! You could
be part of a funded language and culture
Singapore campus The New Colombo Plan tour of Thailand.
You have the unique opportunity to spend one Look out for the to learn about some of
or two semesters at JCU Singapore campus. If the current funded programs on offer to JCU Medicine in Fiji
you study Busines, IT, Tourism or Psychology you students in 2017/18.
In 2017 JCU offers some 5th and 6th
have many subjects to choose from. All other The New Colombo Plan is offered through year Medicine students truly memorable,
students can use free electives to try to make up the Australian Government, and provides practical and funded placements in a
a semester study plan. scholarships and grants for study and internships completely different health system
in the Indo-Pacific region. in Suva and Lautoka. Students will be
focusing on either Reproductive and
jcu.edu.au/globalmobility
Neonatal Health or Critical Crisis Care
(Emergency).
“Exchange is such a great opportunity to
get out there, check out another country,
and experience a different culture.
Travelling seems to be easier to do through
the university because you can access
financial help, compared to going by
yourself for leisure.”
Kiara Ware
Bachelor of Science
Exchange @ University of Oregon
USA
Field trip locations
NORTH QLD RURAL & REMOTE INTERNATIONAL
Cairns Alice Springs Cambodia Laos
Mackay Armidale Canada Papua New Guinea
Rockhampton Barcaldine China Thailand
Townsville Cape York Ecuador Samoa
Charters Towers Hong Kong Singapore
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL Chillagoe India Vietnam
& REGIONAL CITIES
Chinchilla Indonesia Vanuatu
Brisbane Fiji Uganda
Gympie
Darwin Japan United States of America
Killarney
Hobart
Mareeba
Launceston
Mount Isa
Melbourne
Port Stephens
Proserpine
Torres Strait Islands
Tully
| 9Accommodation
If you’re looking for a place to call home during your time at JCU, look no further
than our range of accommodation options. Our dedicated Accommodation
team can help you with your search for accommodation that suits you. For more
information, visit jcu.edu.au/accommodation
Townsville accommodation
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION All of the on-campus accommodation residences are different and offer a
Townsville campus has on-campus accommodation options for up to 1,500 range of living and support options to suit the needs and requirements of
students. Research has shown that students who live on-campus are more our students. It is best to do your research to find the one that ticks most, if
likely to achieve higher grades and complete their courses. This is due to the not all, of your boxes.
support from peers and residential staff who all want to see you succeed as JCU’S on-campus accommodation is very popular so we suggest you apply
well as less outside distractions. as early as possible so you don’t miss out.
Students living on-campus receive support from a residential assistant (RA) OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
– a senior student who has experienced residential living and undertaken a
In addition to on-campus options, the JCU Accommodation team can also
leadership course to supervise and assist the residents. There is usually one
help you find off-campus housing in nearby share houses, private rental
RA assigned to between 12 and 20 students. RAs are supported by senior
properties, homestays and hostels.
RAs and Principals of the colleges, all living on-campus to provide 24-hour
support, should you need it. Visit jcu.edu.au/accommodation for information on how to apply.
There are opportunities to get involved in good-natured competitions
between the colleges by competing for the Fisher Shield sporting trophy or
in the inter-college music competition.
Townsville on-campus Rotary
accommodation George Roberts Saints Catholic The John Flynn
University Hall International Western Courts
Hall College College
House
Cost per week* $301 $321 $223 $321 $352 - $429 $400 - $446
Contract length 40 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks 35 weeks
Cost per academic year $12,040 $12,840 $8,920 $12,840 $14,080 $14,000
Number of rooms 282 250 118 112 296 245
WIFI in bedroom ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Air-Con ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Most Most
Fully catered (3 meals/day) ✓ ✓ × ✓ ✓ ✓
Bathroom Communal Communal Communal Private ensuite Communal Shared Communal Shared
(3-4 people) (7 people) ensuite Private ensuite
ensuite
Linen provided × × × × ✓ ✓
Shared kitchenette ✓ ✓ ✓ × ✓ ✓
Female only wings ✓ ✓ ✓ NA ✓ TBA
*Prices subject to change and may not include amenity fees or other annual fees **Check online for frequency of housekeeping services
10 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | jcu.edu.auCairns accommodation
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
JCU is looking forward to welcoming the first students to occupy our brand In Cairns, a range of dedicated off-campus student accommodation options
new on-campus accommodation. The first stage of this purpose-built are located within walking or riding distance from the campus. These
residence will house 300 students. include:
Will you be one of the first to reside in the Cairns on-campus student Cairns Student Lodge
accommodation? studentlodge.com.au
The seven-storey octagonal building offers a variety of apartment style Cairns Lodge
living options including studio apartments, six bedroomed apartments with cairnslodge.net.au
individual ensuites or six bedroomed apartments with shared bathroom The Beaches Luxury Apartments
facilities. All apartments are self-catering and equipped with modern the-beaches.com.au
cooking facilities. Each individual bedroom is lockable and includes air-
conditioning and Wi-Fi.
The facility will be fully managed by residential assistants and an onsite
manager to provide security, administrative support and pastoral care to Singapore accommodation
students.
Students studying at JCU’s Singapore campus should contact
the Accommodation Assistance Service. There is no on-campus
Cairns on-campus
Studio Ensuite Standard accommodation, but you can choose from a wide variety of
accommodation
apartment Room Room accommodation types to suit different budgets and needs.
Whether you choose to stay in off-campus hostels, a serviced apartment,
Cost per week $290 $275 $255 private rental or shared accommodation, the Accommodation Assistance
Contract length 44 Weeks 44 Weeks 44 Weeks Service Team help review your accommodation options to find the most
Cost per academic year $12,760 $12,100 $11,220 suitable place to live.
Number of rooms 90 42 168 You can login to our Pre-Arrival System for an accommodation application,
WIFI in bedroom ✓ ✓ ✓ or email us at accommodation-singapore@jcu.edu.au
for an initial enquiry. Alternatively, if you are visiting Singapore, you may call
Air-Con ✓ ✓ ✓
us at 6709 3888 to arrange for an accommodation inspection.
Bathroom Private Private Communal
ensuite ensuite (6 people)
Shared kitchenette Private ✓ ✓
kitchen
Female only wings TBA ✓ ✓
Pricing and information is correct at time of printing but may change prior to placing your application.
Visit jcu.edu.au/accommodation for information on how to apply.
“The transition to university
was really easy. I moved with
my best friend and stayed at a
college, which I loved because
they were so supportive. Staying
on-campus helped me find my
feet. Everyone was friendly and
during my studies I got to make
the most of the opportunities
that were offered to me.”
Nicole Dunn
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
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Have the time of your life and feel supported from day one
Life as a JCU student is much more than
attending lectures and tutorials. It is also about
meeting new people, having fun, developing
lifelong skills and living a happy and healthy life.
Make the most out of your time here!
Gigs, social events, sports, academic workshops,
market day, BBQs – whatever your interest is,
we’ve got it covered.
jcu.edu.au/student-life
TropEco: Sustainability in Action
TropEco is an award-winning sustainability
program. Internships provide interested students
with opportunities to actively contribute to
a brighter future, while creating a culture of
sustainability at JCU.
jcu.edu.au/tropeco
Getting involved in campus activities is fun
and a great way to make new friends
O Week
The JCU Orientation Program runs over a six- Week 4. This is a chance to get to know other
week period with a range of fun and interesting students, lecturers, and support staff, as well as
activities commencing the week before attend information sessions, free activities, and
Orientation Week (O Week) and finishing in settle in to your first weeks of university life.
12 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | jcu.edu.auWe’re here to help you succeed IF ENGLISH IS NOT YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE
You can do workshops and online programs to
STUDENT MENTORS
improve your English language skills.
Student mentors know what it’s like to be a
new student. The JCU Student Mentor Program LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT?
matches new undergraduate students with a We have a range of financial support options to
student mentor during O Week. help you with the costs of studying. See page 16
Mentors are experienced second or third-year
students from a similar course or study area to DO YOU NEED CHILDCARE?
you, who can answer your questions and help The Townsville campus has its own childcare
you settle into university life, whether you are centre, and private centres adjoin the campus.
studying on or off campus. Cairns has three centres nearby, and several
jcu.edu.au/mentor others in neighbouring suburbs.
LEARNING ADVISORS ARE YOU AN ELITE ATHLETE?
Learning Advisors are based in the libraries in Elite athletes can successfully combine their
Townsville and Cairns. They help you with time academic and sporting aspirations at JCU.
management, organisational skills, academic jcu.edu.au/support
reading, writing, and presentation skills.
YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
You will have access to free and confidential
AccessAbility services, counselling and welfare
support.
Careers and employment
DEVELOP YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS WHILE
YOU STUDY
Employers value JCU graduates for their
combination of academic knowledge and practical
skills. You will find our courses offer field trips,
project work, clinical placements, internships,
practicums, overseas experiences, and more.
JCU boasts an impressive network of professional
and industry leaders, who help ensure our
teaching is up-to-date and relevant. Many of
these professionals present guest lectures giving
you direct access to industry experts, they also
offer job/internship opportunities to JCU students.
We encourage you to start networking, explore
your options, and learn how to promote your
skills. Our Careers and Employment team can
help you prepare a career action plan for each
step of your journey, so you can take charge of
your career pathway in your first year and develop
vital skills along the way.
jcu.edu.au/careers
For the past six years, JCU has received
five stars for job success
Good Universities Guide
| 13THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CENTRE
Student support
for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
The Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait A range of student services Cultural, social and academic
Islander Centre provides a range of information
and support services for prospective and enrolled • To help you access undergraduate degree support
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs, our support staff can assist you with We aim to help you to keep on track for the
students. We welcome enquiries and visits from information on our outreach and pre-entry successful completion of your studies
interested Indigenous adults, parents, school activities, pathways and enabling programs,
course advice for degree programs, and flexible • Dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait
students, and their families. The services we offer
options for study if you are unable to study Islander people are committed to providing
are in addition to the student services provided
on-campus all Indigenous students with ongoing
by JCU.
• We provide assistance with enrolment and personal assistance to support your social
Our services are available for all Australian admissions processes and emotional wellbeing. They can help you
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to manage worries, difficulties, or changes in
whether you study on or off-campus, or part or • Our staff can assist you with accommodation circumstances
full-time. and finance issues, including ABSTUDY
queries, and scholarship, cadetship and work • Our academic learning support team are highly
You do not need to be in need of assistance to experience opportunities experienced people dedicated to assisting you
come and use our facilities or connect with staff with any difficulties in your studies. They can
• When you commence study, we provide help you with strategies to overcome obstacles
and other students. The Centre provides 24/7 orientation and induction programs to
access to study facilities on JCU campuses and a to learning and can arrange for you to have
familiarise you with the university and the individual tutoring to help with academic
supportive environment for study. services available to you. These help you work challenges so you succeed in your courses
We provide computers, printing facilities, some out how to find your way around and what you
have to do to be prepared for your studies from • Individual tutoring is available for students
kitchen facilities, and a place to meet and take who want to improve their learning and their
time out. day one
results. All students are encouraged to make
• We provide ongoing cultural, social and use of this support.
academic learning support throughout your
study
Contact us
• Our staff can link you to JCU or external
jcu.edu.au/australian-aboriginal-and-torres-
services if we are unable to assist you directly
strait-islander-centre
• Access to student mentors (Deadly mentors).
“If you are thinking about studying
health, definitely take the chance
and try. It is amazing what you
can do for others, especially the
Indigenous communities! You
could be part of health equality
and change and that is something
really special. Helping others learn
about health and treating them is
so rewarding that once you start
to do so, you will be hooked!”
Georgia Clarke
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
14 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | jcu.edu.auTHE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CENTRE
Pathways programs
for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION Do you want to be a dentist,
Refer to the next page for more information
about the JCU Diploma of Higher Education.
a doctor, a nurse or have an
exciting career in the health
TERTIARY ACCESS COURSE (TAC) sector?
Refer to the next page for more information JCU works in close partnership with Australian
about JCU’s free Tertiary Access Course (TAC). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities and stakeholders to build and
Do you want to be a teacher? strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander health workforce.
ARE YOU THINKING OF STUDYING
EDUCATION? We are located on the Townsville and Cairns
RATEP* campuses, with outreach to JCU study centres at
Thursday Island, Mackay and Mount Isa.
RATEP is a community-based Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander teacher education program.
Indigenous Health Careers
As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student,
you can gain teaching qualifications and remain
Access Program (IHCAP)
in your local community while you complete the IHCAP is a pathway into a JCU health degree.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) at a RATEP site, If you do not meet the entry requirements of
or at our Thursday Island study centre. your chosen health course, dedicated Student
Engagement Officers and Academic Skills
RATEP reflects a broad community base, Advisors work with you to help you fulfil the
including Indigenous communities in urban and requirements for the following degrees: “One of the things I have liked about
rural areas in Queensland as well as remote
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science studying at JCU is the other nursing
areas.
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery students I have had the opportunity of
Contact: ratep@jcu.edu.au
*RATEP is a partnership between JCU, the Department of Education
• Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) meeting – both recent school leavers to
and Training (DET), TAFE Queensland North (TQN), and the Torres
Strait Islander Regional Education Council (TSIRECC)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science fellow mature aged students like myself.
• Bachelor of Nursing Science They have been fantastic and are a great
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy form of support. I have also enjoyed the
• Bachelor of Pharmacy support from the Indigenous Health unit
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy during my studies. The nursing lecturers
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology are all very approachable and go beyond
• Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science their duties to assist you where possible.“
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science.
Peta Sunai
This program is the only one of its kind in Bachelor of Nursing
northern Queensland and offers an orientation
course held on our Townsville campus in January.
Our dedicated staff help you adjust to university
study by providing practical advice, such as
budgeting, planning, time-management, as well
as study skills.
When you submit your application to QTAC (see
How to Apply page 76) nominate JCU as your
first preference for the health course of your
choice and indicate that you are of Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. If you are
accepted into a JCU health degree and have
identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander, our friendly staff will contact you.
| 15Pathway programs
Diploma of Higher Education The Diploma of Higher Education is a recognised Tertiary Access Course (TAC)
qualification. Graduating with the Diploma
The Diploma of Higher Education is a good of Higher Education will allow you to enter Has it has been a long time since you studied, or
starting point if it’s been a while since many JCU Bachelor degrees, and may give you perhaps you didn’t finish high school, or are not
you studied, or you don’t have the entry credit for some of the subjects you successfully confident studying online?
qualifications for your chosen degree. You completed. TAC is a free course designed to help build your
will receive support and training to become
You can choose from the following Diploma confidence and skills by providing small classes
a successful university student, and enjoy all
streams: supported by experienced, friendly staff. Full-
the benefits and services offered to full-degree
time, you can complete the TAC in one semester
students. • Business Studies (14 weeks). Part-time is also available.
JCU’s Diploma of Higher Education: • Engineering & Applied Science
You can expect to:
• Can be completed in one year if studied full- • General Studies
• Find out what it’s like to be a university student
time (part-time available) • Health (without having to pay any subject fees)
• Consists of a combination of preparatory and • Information Technology • Gain the computing and IT knowledge required
first year subjects that provide you with the
• Science for university
knowledge and skills to be successful in your
university degree • Society & Culture. • Improve your academic skills to be successful
at university
• Offers tailored study plans that can be mapped jcu.edu.au/diploma
to specific Bachelor (undergraduate) degrees • Receive personalised enrolment advice and
support from the Pathways Student Support
• Offers personalised pre-enrolment advice and
Advisors.
ongoing support and consultation with staff
throughout your course jcu.edu.au/TAC
• Provides a strong induction program that
supports your transition to university.
Investing in your future
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees Student Services and Amenities Scholarships, bursaries and
You can pay all or part of your fees upfront. fee (SSA fee) grants
Or defer (postpone) payment of your course The SSA fee is used to improve the range and You may be surprised at the range of financial
fees through the HELP scheme. You have quality of student support services and facilities. support that is available to JCU students.
to be enrolled in a course of study (not The SSA fee is charged per subject. Scholarships, bursaries, and grants are offered
single subjects) and be an Australian citizen, to assist financially, and we have a wide range
permanent humanitarian visa holder, or eligible Eligible students can defer paying the SSA fee
of options for students starting their first degree
New Zealand citizen. Full-time study at JCU by applying for the government’s SA-HELP loan
at JCU.
in Australia is three or more subjects each scheme.
semester. There are JCU scholarships and grants,
plus many external scholarships offered by
There are two loan schemes to help with tuition Student Start-up Loan government departments, business, and industry
fees: groups. We also administer the Commonwealth
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary income
- Commonwealth supported places and Scholarship Program for Australian Aboriginal
contingent loan for eligible full-time students
the associated loan (HECS-HELP) (most and Torres Strait Islander students on behalf of
receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy, or the
undergraduate students at Australian public the Australian Government. These scholarships
ABSTUDY* Living Allowance. The loan is interest
universities are referred to as Commonwealth help Indigenous students to have improved
free and you apply using your Centrelink online
supported students) access to higher education.
account.
- Domestic fee-paying places and the associated jcu.edu.au/scholarships
*ABSTUDY helps with costs if you are Australian
loan (FEE-HELP). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
jcu.edu.au/students/fees-and-financial-support and you may still be entitled to receive other
benefits.
www.humanservices.gov.au
16 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | jcu.edu.auUndergraduate degrees
and diplomas
Study modes Career outcomes
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is now best practice in many parts of Check out the list of some of the careers opportunities awaiting you
the world. At JCU we incorporate WIL in our courses through clinical (pages 74-75).
placements, practicums, fieldwork, internships, and projects. JCU graduates are highly valued by employers for their combination of
Most JCU courses and subjects offer face-to-face teaching, providing you academic skills, practical experience, and strong communication and
with a high level of study support and interaction with academics and other technological skills.
students. Our Careers and Employment team can help you from the day you start
A three year full-time course typically consists of 24 subjects. your study at JCU. We encourage you to start networking, explore your
Most subjects require weekly attendance at a lecture followed by options, and learn how to promote your skills.
participation in a small group tutorial. JCU also offers degrees that can be
studied externally/online (limited attendance on-campus may be required).
Course icons
These icons represent particular course details, look for them at the
Mid-year enrolment (July start) start of course information.
Mid-year enrolment is available for many of our undergraduate courses.
Check out the Undergraduate degrees table on page 78-81. � Cairns campus Start Semester 1
� Townsville campus Start Semester 2
� 1 First year only Course duration in years
Assessment � 1 First year only Professional placements
Assessment is designed to encourage you to demonstrate your learning.
Our subjects have a variety of assessment methods, including: essays,
� Study Externally Professional accreditation
oral presentations, group projects, examinations, quizzes, practical � Singapore campus Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
examinations, professional placements, and laboratory reports. Field trips
Clinical placements
| 17Arts
Open yourself to a world of possibilities. Make a highly flexible JCU Arts degree
ARTS
your springboard towards many exciting career choices.
Bachelor of Arts Indigenous Studies
The Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait
✓✓ A flexible Bachelor of Arts (BA) is your Islander Centre is the home of the Indigenous
gateway to a wide range of rewarding Studies Program at JCU. We encourage
careers in Australia and overseas students who are interested and eligible to take
✓✓ Choose the JCU Bachelor of Arts if you electives, minors or majors. Our subjects have
want to pursue a career in professions such been designed to promote an understanding Arts in Samoa
as anthropology, archaeology, the creative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait knowledge
Study Arts for a semester in tropical
arts, and criminology, as well as an array of and cultural traditions, the disruptions of
colonisation, and how Indigenous Australians Samoa – on a tour funded by the
opportunities in the fields of history, politics New Colombo Plan! This is just one
and international relations, languages, have responded over time. Higher level subjects
help prepare you for navigating the complex opportunity being offered in 2017 to give
literature and creative writing JCU students experiences outside the
cultural interface you will encounter in your
✓✓ Learn valuable, work-ready skills in future professional and every day experience. classroom.
critical thinking, problem solving, report
writing, using technology for research and A fascinating choice of subjects are available
communicating, teamwork, and managing as electives or minors, to students from a wide Anthropology in
your time variety of different disciplines. Papua New Guinea
Examples include:
The opportunity of a lifetime! Be part of a
Overview • Indigenous Environmental Management funded Anthropology study tour through
You can keep your career options open when
• Indigenous Health Studies for Nursing and PNG. Learn practical skills, meet the
you choose JCU’s flexible Bachelor of Arts
Midwifery locals, network with students at PNG
degree.
• Teaching ESL to Indigenous students. University.*
Explore areas of study that focus on your * The New Colombo Plan gives JCU students opportunities
strengths and interests. If you enrol in a Bachelor of Arts you have the for amazing overseas experiences. Different programs run
option to complete an Indigenous Studies minor. from year to year.
Select from diverse Major and Minor options, or Subjects include:
study a Joint degree that gives you even more
career choices when you graduate. • Linking Indigenousness
• Australian Indigenous Politics
Grasp international study opportunities.
Participate in research in Australia or the Asia • Indigenous Australian: Survival, Identity and
Pacific region, and gain valuable experience Cultural Diversity
through practical work placements. • Indigenous Family Wellbeing and Community
Development
• Ecology and Australian Indigenous Cultures
• Introduction to Indigenous Research.
“The world is becoming a lot more global and languages are
definitely a good investment. They really open the world for
you and broaden your perspective.”
Jessica Scott
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Japanese)
LEGEND � Cairns campus � Townsville campus � Study Externally � Singapore campus Start Semester 1 Start Semester 2
18 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | jcu.edu.auARTS
Anthropology
Archaeology
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✓✓ Explore social, linguistic, and cultural
✓✓ Opportunities for awe-inspiring field trips
differences in order to understand historical,
around North Queensland and South East
political, and economic relationships in the
Asia
contemporary world
✓✓ Explore Pacific, Asian, Australian Aboriginal,
✓✓ Use your qualifications in a remarkable
Torres Strait Islander and Australian
variety of careers in the business,
Colonial societies
government and not-for-profit sectors
✓✓ Find signs of early European visitors to
✓✓ Opportunities to participate in exciting
Australia
field work in JCU’s unique tropical locations
in the midst of diverse, living social and ✓✓ Participate in practical archaeology site
cultural history recording, report writing and learn how to
treat and analyse finds
✓✓ Learn research and analytical skills from
JCU’s internationally acknowledged ✓✓ Learn from the experts at the Tropical
researchers Archaeology Research Laboratory, based on
both Cairns and Townsville campuses
Overview
Choose JCU Anthropology to gain a deep Overview
understanding of cultural difference and If you enjoy thinking about the past, have a good
how people’s beliefs and practices fit into a eye for detail, don't mind working outdoors in
wider social, political and economic context isolated environments, have an enthusiasm
– skills that are critical in decision-making for for research, enjoy working as part of a team,
governments, corporations and not-for-profits have good writing skills and an aptitude for
in Australia and internationally. working with technology, you'll enjoy studying
Archaeology at JCU.
This flexible study choice incudes Anthropology
subjects such as: The JCU program offers a broad range of
Archaeology subjects beginning with a first
• Anthropology of Violence
year introduction to the world of archaeology,
• Medical Anthropology followed by more specialised offerings on
• Culture, Knowledge and Environment Evolutionary, Forensic, Asian, Australian and
• Myth and Ritual European Archaeology.
• Anthropology and Development To gain even more skills to help you expand
• City Life: Anthropology of Urban Space your career choices, you can combine this Major
• Art Images and Design with a second Bachelor of Arts Major. Popular
• Anthropological Linguistics combinations with Archaeology include History, Gain insights into other ways of life
Anthropology, and Human Geography. You may through studies in Anthropology and
• Australia through Time and Place.
also include electives from the following wide Archaeology
variety of fields:
To gain even more skills to help you expand
your career choices, you can combine this Major • Arts – History, Indigenous Australian Studies
with a second Bachelor of Arts Major. Popular • Social Sciences – Anthropology, Sociology
combinations with Anthropology include • Science - Geology, Environmental Science,
Archaeology, History, Politics & International Soil Science
Relations, and Sociology. You may also include
• Creative Arts & Media – Photography.
electives from the following wide variety of
fields: Prerequisite
• Arts – Languages, Literature, Indigenous English
Australian Studies
• Science – Environmental Science
• Creative Arts & Media.
Prerequisite
English
Course duration in years Professional placements Professional accreditation Work Integrated Learning Field Trips Clinical placements
| 19Criminology English History
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ARTS
✓✓ Gain valuable skills in critical thinking, ✓✓ Indulge your passion for literature and Undertake some time travel by learning about
problem solving, policy analysis and writing the history of Australia and its region.
research methodology ✓✓ Explore the riches of English literature ✓✓ Study Australian and world history,
✓✓ Learn why people are motivated to commit across the ages including the history of north Queensland
crime ✓✓ Grow your historical and cultural ✓✓ Explore past social and cultural conditions
✓✓ Develop an understanding of youth understanding to gain a deep knowledge about humanity
deviance, and how society responds to such ✓✓ Learn high-level research, communication, ✓✓ Learn about political and economic events
behaviour critical reasoning, persuasion, negotiation as well as environmental and cultural
✓✓ Explore strategies to prevent crime and to and analysis skills that are valued in change over time
rehabilitate offenders workplaces.
✓✓ Learn to apply skills that are valued -
✓✓ Participate in a wide range of extra- Overview critical thinking, independent judgement,
curricular criminological student activities Flourish as part of JCU's traditional and flexible intercultural sensitivity, and using national,
(Townsville campus). English program that combines core subjects in regional and global perspectives to identify
Overview Arts and Literature with electives that include and solve problems.
This course equips you with skills that lead History, Political Science, Indigenous Australian
Overview
to careers where you can make a difference. Studies or Sociology. Stand out from the crowd
History at JCU enables you to build research
It combines subjects from Sociology, by combining English with a second Major such
and communication skills that provide a
Anthropology, Politics, Archaeology, and as History, or Multimedia Journalism & Writing.
stepping stone to a fulfilling career. You'll be
Governance. You'll study:
able to access the University's Eddie Koiki Mabo
• Australian Literature Library, which holds an extensive collection of
Subject topics include:
• Postcolonial Literature rare books, photographs and oral history. The
• Criminal Law, including Crime Prevention and
• British Literature wealth of knowledge at your fingertips provides
Community Safety
• Creative Writing indispensable tools for budding historians.
• The Criminal Justice System
• Print Cultures Study topics include:
• Youth Crime.
• Cinema • Australian History
For additional expertise, you can combine • Children's Literature • Environmental History of Australia and the
this Major with a second BA Major, such as • Short Fiction Pacific Region
Sociology, Anthropology, History, Politics & • Literary Theory. • Pacific Exploration
International Relations, Psychology Studies,
When you graduate, you'll have a clear • History of Print Culture
Human Services or Indigenous Australian
Studies. understanding of the English language, with • Time, Truth and the Human Condition
insights into how humans interact and high-
• Our Space: Networks, Narrative and the
Prerequisite level communication and reasoning skills –
Making of Place.
English fundamental knowledge that will help you move
into a wide choice of interesting careers.
As you study, you will learn to construct an
Prerequisite argument, communicate findings clearly and
English persuasively, and you'll be able to discuss ideas,
negotiate and summarise - all abilities that are
valued by employers.
Your JCU Bachelor of Arts in History program is
highly flexible. You can combine core subjects
from Arts and Humanities with electives
from, for example, Literature, Politics and
International Relations, Indigenous Australian
Studies or Science.
Prerequisite
English
LEGEND � Cairns campus � Townsville campus � Study Externally � Singapore campus Start Semester 1 Start Semester 2
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