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

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

  7. JCU Cairns • Over 4,000 students on campus • Unique rainforest setting • Modern campus and teaching facilities • Abundant accommodation nearby

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

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

  17. Faculty of Law, Business andCreative 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 andMolecular 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 • Nursing

  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 ƒƒƒƒ

  21. Research at JCU • Masters by Research • PhD’s • 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 tropicsSome research strengths - tropical marine • Sustainable aquaculture for the Pacific • Approaches to Indigenous harvest of threatened marine life • New technologies for monitoring coastal waters • Sustaining Great Barrier Reef line fishing

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

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

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

  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 – www.jcu.edu.au/courses • Popular subjects offering field trips / hands on experience • Flexible entry requirements

  29. Popular Study Abroad Areas

  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 Tel: +61 7 4781 5601 Follow us on

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