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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Our locations

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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
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21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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.

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. Choosing your subjects

32. Choosing your subjects

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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. Find out more James Cook International www.jcu.edu.au/international
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