Creating a brighter future Subheading www.jcu.edu.au/international

About James Cook University Founded 1970, named after famous British explorer Tri-campus university with offerings in Australia and Singapore Comprehensive university – over 300 courses Diverse student body – over 100 different nationalities

JCU Profile Ranked in top 4% of universities world-wide Ranked in Top 400 universities worldwide / Top 100 Asia Pacific Universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong, 2011) Leading research university specialising in tropical and environmental and earth studies, marine sciences/biology, tourism, and public health/tropical medicine * 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities, published by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Our Strategic Intent A brighter future for life in the tropics, worldwide

Our locations

JCU Townsville 12,000 students on campus Set in natural, tropical bushland Active campus environment Extensive research facilities On campus accommodation Over 1600 international students. JCU Townsville houses teaching and research facilities, the main JCU library, cafés, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies. Over 1,400 students live on campus in colleges and halls of residence, giving the campus a true community atmosphere.

JCU Cairns Over 4,000 students on campus Unique rainforest setting Modern campus and teaching facilities Abundant accommodation nearby Over 4, 000 students study at JCU Cairns, including about 350 international students. The campus location is spectacular – surrounded on three sides by rainforest-covered mountains. Located near the northern beaches in the suburb of Smithfield, the campus is 15 kilometres (9 miles) north of the city centre. JCU Cairns houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities in an attractive setting. Facilities include an impressive library and information technology building, health science and science laboratories, student refectory, café, licensed bar, gym, sporting oval and basketball court. Modern student accommodation complexes are situated opposite the campus and at nearby Trinity Beach.

Townsville and Cairns cities Safe and friendly Lower cost of living Strong and diverse economy Tropical climate Multicultural environment Proximity to Reef, Outback and Forest Part-time job opportunities Relaxed lifestyle

Attractions and Activities Great Barrier Reef Atherton Tablelands Whitsunday Islands Magnetic Island Green Island The Strand Wet Tropics Rainforest The Outback Scuba Diving Kuranda Sky rail Billabong Sanctuary

JCU Singapore JCU’s first offshore campus in Asia Hub for business, information technology and education Degrees in Business, IT and Psychology Fast track trimester schedule Transferable to JCU in Australia

JCU Brisbane Russo Higher Education operated campus Located in downtown Brisbane city Courses in Accounting, Business, IT, Tourism and Hospitality Management Free job search services Fast-track trimester schedule Masters internships available

Faculties and Courses We aim to give graduates the qualifications and skills they need for the global workforce.

Australian Education System Two intakes per year – February and July Mix of lecturers and tutorials (also fieldwork, labs, seminars) 4 subjects per semester (approximately 12 credit points at JCU) Promotes independent thinking, analysis, discussion

What can I study? Level of Study Diverse Study Areas Diploma Bachelor Masters (Coursework or Research) PhD’s Short term study abroad (semester/year) Diverse Study Areas Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminology, Education, International Relations, Languages, Multimedia Journalism, Psychology, Political Science, Screen Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Women’s Studies Accounting, Business, Commerce, E-business, Economics, Hospitality, HR Management, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, New Media Arts, Sports and Event Management, Tourism Biomedical Sciences, Dental Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Public Health/Tropical Medicine, Speech Pathology, Sport and Exercise Science, Veterinary Science Aquaculture, Biology, Earth Science, Ecology and Conservation, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Planning, Zoology

Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences “People, Identity and Place” Examines social, cultural and political issues that apply to individuals, communities and regions, particularly the tropics Popular Programs Bachelor of Arts – variety of specialisations Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism – innovative program unique in Australia Bachelor of Education, Social Work and Psychology – all professional programs Master of Arts – flexible, self tailored program Master of Social Work – for non social work graduates Master of Social Science – various specialisations Master of Psychology Graduate Diploma of Education – one-year program for non education graduates

Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts (undergraduate) Bachelor of Business Accounting, Business Law, Communication Design, Economics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Multidisciplinary, Sports and Event Management, Tourism Management Bachelor of Information Technology Business Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive Technologies and Game Design Bachelor of New Media Arts Contemporary Theater, Illustration and Visual Media, Media Design, Music and Sound Media, Photomedia Bachelor of Laws

Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts (Postgraduate) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dispute Resolution, General Management, Human Resource Management, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, International Tourism Master of Information Technology (MIT) Business Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive Technologies and Game Design Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Fully accredited by CPA and ICAA Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (MITHM) programs have met the Associate Member Assessment criteria of The-ICE. First chair of Tourism in Australia, 4 of the top 50 tourism professors at JCU Townsville / Cairns Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (MCDR) Joint Programs available MBA-MPA, MBA-MIT/MIT extended, MBA-MDR, MBA-MPH, MBA- MITHM Master of Economics (MEc) General (personalised), Political Economy, Environmental Management

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences / Med Lab Sciences Dental Surgery Medicine / Surgery Nursing Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physiotherapy Speech Pathology Sport and Exercise Science Veterinary Science Postgraduate Public Health and Tropical Medicine Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science Biomedical Sciences

Faculty of Science and Engineering (Undergraduate) Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science Bachelor of Engineering Chemical, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical Bachelor of Geology Bachelor of Planning Bachelor of Science Aquaculture, Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental and Marine Geosciences, Geography, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Science (General), Zoology Bachelor of Sustainability

Faculty of Science and Engineering (Postgraduate) Master of Science Aquaculture, Environmental Earth Sciences, Environmental Marine Science, Geology, Marine Biology, Natural Resource Management, Protected Area Management, Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Ecology and Conservation, Tropical Marine Ecology and Fisheries Biology Master of Tropical Urban and Regional Planning Master of Development Practice Science at JCU Proximity to Great Barrier Reef Research and field stations World leader in climate change research Consistently ranked in worlds top 3 for research in ecology and environment, plant and animal science and geoscience World leader in marine biology and coral reef studies Ranked #1 in world for Coral Reef Ecology Citations Australia’s leading university in environmental science and management and fisheries science research ƒƒ ƒƒƒƒ

Research at JCU Masters by Research PhD’s Research Strengths Graduate Certificate/Diploma Research Methods Research Strengths Marine Science Earth Science Climate Change Tropical Biology and Conservation Biotechnology and Molecular Sciences People, Identity, Place – intellectual, social, economic and cultural dynamics Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) Research Stations and Facilities Cyclone Structural Testing Centre Daintree Rainforest Observatory Orpheus Island Research Station Paluma Field Station Research Vessel James Kirby

Our place in the tropics Some research strengths - tropical marine Sustainable aquaculture for the Pacific Approaches to Indigenous harvest of threatened marine life New technologies for monitoring coastal waters Sustaining Great Barrier Reef line fishing

Our place in the tropics Sustainability Building to cope with tropical cyclones Management of Natural Disasters such as cyclones Climate-proofing the sugar industry Greenhouse conditions and tropical savannas Systemic planning for a sustainable future Impact of climate change on bio-diversity in the tropics Conserving ecosystems in the wet tropics Sustainable tourism

Our place in the tropics Medicine and health Indigenous Health Tropical Infectious diseases Dengue fever (Gates funded Mosquito Research Facility at the Cairns campus) Cancer research – melanoma Australian Institute for Tropical Medicine (now Anton Breinl Centre) Centre for Public Health & Tropical Medicine) – over 100 yrs old

Pathways to JCU Academic English Packaged offers Diplomas Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Engineering, IT, Science Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) – Business Entry into Business, Accounting and Tourism Masters English JCU Pathway College English for Academic Purposes DEEP Programs Packaged offers

JCU Pathway College Located in both Townsville and Cairns Direct pathways to study at JCU Access to most University services and facilities English for Academic Purposes DEEP programs Homestay accommodation with local Australian families Study tours and excursions

Study Abroad / Exchange Whatever your credit transfer needs, JCU can provide you with a choice of classes to broaden your academic experience and enrich your personal outlook.

JCU Study Abroad Program Townsville, Cairns and Singapore campus One or two teaching periods (semesters) Choose subjects from across study areas – www.jcu.edu.au/courses Popular subjects offering field trips / hands on experience Flexible entry requirements

Popular Study Abroad Areas Accounting & Finance Anthropology Aquaculture Archaeology Asia Pacific Development Australian Studies Biochemistry Biomedical Science Botany Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Criminology Digital Imaging Earth Science Economics Education Engineering English Literature Environmental Science Geography Geology German Graphic Design History Indigenous Studies Information Technology Journalism Languages Law Management Marine Biology Marketing Mathematics/Physics New Media Arts Nursing Occupational Therapy Pharmacology Physiology Politics and International Relations Psychology Public Relations Rainforest Science Social Science Sociology Sport & Exercise Science Tourism Tropical Biology Women’s Studies Zoology

Subjects with Field Work Many subjects on offer contain field components which allow you to study in the natural environmental and gain practical experience. Examples include: Coral Reef Ecology Linking Indigenousness Conserving Tropical Rainforests Nature Photography Rock Art Field School Climate Change and Plant Survival Outback Field Geology

Choosing your subjects

Choosing your subjects

Life on Campus JCU provides a full range of support services for students to help them make the most of their time at university.

Accommodation On and off-campus options depending on preference, availability and campus Once you have received your offer to study at JCU you can apply for on campus accommodation $50 non-refundable application fee for on campus Temporary accommodation can be arranged for you if you need a place to stay short-term when arriving in Australia Accommodation fees are billed directly to you

Arrival at JCU Airport pick-up up to two weeks before orientation week Welcome Sessions Settling into temporary or permanent accommodation Accommodation tours for off-campus options Orientation activities

Orientation Week Official Welcome to JCU Introduction to your Faculty Meet with academic advisors and review enrolled subjects / timetables Social events – meet other students, experience campus life Workshops and Sessions including Looking for Work, Adjusting to Australia and Life at JCU, and Learning Skills Sessions

Student Services Arrival Service and Orientation Program Accommodation service Student advisors and mentoring service Sporting facilities and clubs Free study skills and English Language support Careers and employment service

The JCU Advantage Global quality degrees Supportive study environment Internationally recognised Teaching and research reputation for excellence Relaxed tropical lifestyle Lower cost of living English immersion in a true Australian setting

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