International Postgraduate Prospectus Cairns 4 Townsville 6 Singapore 8

International Postgraduate

2015 Prospectus

www.jcu.edu.au Welcome I look forward to welcoming you to James Cook University The Cairns Institute complements and adds a vital human, (JCU) in 2015. JCU is a leading Australian research and social and cultural dimension to the University’s other teaching institution where international students come renowned research centres through advanced studies to further their education, undertake research and and research in sustainable industries, economies, people gain qualifications that are recognised globally. We are and societies in the tropics. The Cairns Institute supports particularly proud of our reputation for excellence in existing research strengths in education, anthropology, producing graduates who have a special understanding human geography, linguistics and historical studies. of the tropics. As a postgraduate student at JCU you will enjoy JCU is Queensland’s second oldest university and was a supportive study environment, highly qualified established in Townsville, Queensland in 1970 to be teachers and exceptional facilities. We offer students Australia’s “University for the Tropics”. JCU is well above a comprehensive range of courses and opportunities world class ranking in ecology, environmental science to work with world-class researchers. Employers value and medical microbiology, ranking in the top 4% of JCU graduates for their combination of theoretical and universities worldwide for the strength of our academic practical experience. programs and the high calibre of our research.* More than 6,000 international students from many Our students are privileged to be taught by world countries are enjoying the benefits of studying with JCU leading academics and have real-life laboratories on their right now and our alumni are working throughout the doorstep including the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree world. Please take the time to discover our campuses, Rainforest. facilities and the large range of courses that are outlined in this Prospectus. Many specialist research centres and institutes are based at JCU and provide a hub for research and innovation. The I hope I will have the opportunity to welcome you to Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for the University. Coral Reef Studies attracts the world’s leading researchers to the University and its real-life laboratory – the Great Barrier Reef. The NHMRC Centre of Excellence for Peripheral Arterial Disease, funds teams of researchers to pursue innovative, high quality, collaborative research activities in priority areas. Professor Sandra Harding Vice-Chancellor and President

* Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012

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Tropic of Capricorn James Cook Contents Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor Inside front cover James Cook University – A brighter future 2

University Our Tropical Campuses 2015 International Postgraduate Prospectus Cairns 4 Townsville 6 Singapore 8

Additional Study Options

JCU Brisbane 10 Pathways to JCU 11

Courses and Fees Choosing the right course 12 Courses and Fees table 14 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 22 Business, Information Technology and Law 25 Creative Arts 27 Education, Psychology and Social Work 29 Medicine, Health and Veterinary Science 33 Science and Engineering 36

Research Research excellence 41 Research study options 42 World-class research facilities 45

Life at JCU Student services 50 Accommodation 52

Entry and Important Information Academic and English language entry requirements 54 Financial aid and scholarships 56 Planning your budget 56 Study dates 56 Australian visa information 56 Getting to James Cook University 57 How to apply 58

Postgraduate Coursework application form 59

Contacts Back cover James Cook University A brighter future

James Cook University (JCU) is Australia’s leading university for the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant university operating across two countries and three tropical campuses, with locations in the North Queensland cities of Cairns and Townsville and in the city-state of Singapore. JCU also has a campus in Brisbane city operated by Russo Higher Education.

2 | www.jcu.edu.au Total student enrolments are over 20,000 and growing, including over 6,000 international students from 100 countries. International students have a choice of more than 300 programs available to study across JCU’s

three campuses. Did you know Did you know JCU has received the Australian Our professional coursework programs Government’s highest ranking of are accredited by industry and ‘well above world standard’ for its professional associations, and many research in the areas of environmental professionals are guest lecturers for our science and management, ecological postgraduate programs. applications and medical microbiology (Excellence in Research for Australia national report, 2013).

International recognition Study across countries Research intensive A JCU qualification is internationally JCU students have the unique opportunity The unique location of James Cook recognised for excellence. The Institute to join the inter-campus mobility program, University allows nationally significant and of Higher Education, which compiles the allowing students to study across JCU’s internationally recognised research to be Academic Ranking of World Universities, ranks Australian and Singapore campuses. In conducted by both staff and students. Much JCU as one of the world’s leading academic addition, JCU’s Exchange Program allows research focus is based on the industries and research institutions. In 2013, JCU was students to study one or two semesters and environments of northern Australia placed in the top 4% grouping of more than abroad at over 50 partner institutions around including marine biology, biodiversity, tropical 14,000 universities in the world.* In Asia and the world. environmental studies, earth sciences/geology, the Pacific, we are placed in the top 100. engineering, tropical health and tourism. Supportive study environment JCU is a member of the national alliance, Practical focus JCU strives to create a student centered Innovative Research Universities and is one JCU courses will give you opportunities learning environment where students can take of the world’s leading research universities in for hands-on experience from internships, full advantage of their university experience. the tropics. vacation, placements, capstone subjects, With friendly campuses, smaller class sizes, and real-world projects with business, industry accessible teaching staff, and excellent support The power of place and government organisations, to field trips services, including study skills and student JCU’s tropical location sets it apart from any in the natural environments of northern mentor programs, JCU students receive the other university in the world. Our campuses Queensland, Asia Pacific and beyond. JCU personal attention they need to achieve in Cairns and Townsville are close to the works with employers and industry groups their best. Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the to make sure its courses reflect best Wet Tropics. With a ‘living laboratory’ on industry practice. Teaching excellence the doorstep, JCU’s tropical location gives Over the past five years, JCU academics have students a unique opportunity to bring their won more than 39 citations for teaching studies to life. excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council – more teaching awards than many larger universities.

* Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2013. This ranking system is widely acknowledged as a leading global indicator of university status.

| 3 Cairns campus

4 | www.jcu.edu.au Millaa Millaa Falls Founders Green

Our tropical campuses Cairns Cairns welcomes over two million visitors each year who enjoy the spectacular natural attractions and activities on offer, including scuba diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, and exploring ancient rainforests, waterfalls and national parks.

The City The Campus The Cairns campus offers a range of activities and facilities for students including Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular The James Cook University Cairns campus tourist destinations. Cairns’ diverse population combines a spectacular natural setting with • student eatery, café and bar of around 170,000 enjoys a cosmopolitan modern and innovative teaching facilities. • bookshop lifestyle with many cafés, restaurants, markets The campus is located at the foot of • sporting facilities and nightclubs. rainforest-covered mountains, 15 kilometres • amphitheatre (approximately 9 miles) north of the city • Student Association Office The close proximity of Cairns to natural centre and near the popular northern • dental clinic attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and beaches suburbs. The campus is serviced the Daintree Rainforest give rise to a thriving by regular buses to the city centre and the Students enjoy small classes and a friendly business in international visitors. Students nearby Smithfield shopping centre and campus atmosphere. Modern student looking for part-time work during their studies residential areas. accommodation is also situated near in Cairns will find a variety of part-time jobs the campus. available in tourism, hospitality, retail sales With over 4,000 students enrolled, including and business administration, with many more than 400 international students, the employers valuing part-time workers with campus offers the latest teaching and learning foreign language skills. facilities with new developments including a $30 million, state-of-the-art teaching facility www.cityofcairns.qld.gov.au for dentistry and a similar signature facility for www.cairnsgreatbarrierreef.org.au the Cairns Institute.

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6 | www.jcu.edu.au The Strand beachfront Education Central

Our tropical campuses Townsville Townsville is a thriving coastal city and port with a population of more than 190,000 making it Australia’s largest tropical city. Situated in the dry tropics, most days are sunny, with an average daytime temperature of between 25°C-30°C (77°F-86°F).

The City The Campus Students from diverse backgrounds live on campus in colleges and halls of residence, with Townsville is a major industrial city for Over 13,000 students, including free parking available in several areas of the north-eastern Australia. Its varied and fast approximately 1,500 international students, university and free wifi access across most of growing economy means that there are many are enrolled at JCU, Townsville. The campus the campus. Students have the convenience of employment opportunities in the city, both is located in a peaceful 386-hectare setting facilities and services necessary to student life for JCU graduates and for students seeking of natural bush and parkland full of native within walking distance of the campus. An on- part-time work to help finance their study. Australian flora and fauna 13 kilometres (8 campus medical centre, pharmacy and grocery The city is uniquely located within easy reach miles) from the city centre. store as well as on-campus child-care options of two World-Heritage listed natural wonders The Townsville campus offers a range of are all available. – the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and facilities and services for students including the rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region. The resort regions of Mission Beach and the • retail stores and bookshop Whitsunday islands are also within easy • cafes and food and drink outlets reach, and to the west are the savannahs and • gym, sporting facilities and swimming pool gulf country of the outback. Students have a • accommodation service wealth of sporting, cultural and entertainment • counselling and career services options available. • main JCU library • student mall with dining options www.townsville.qld.gov.au • post office and hairdresser www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au • pharmacy • grocery store • medical clinic • dental clinic • Global Lounge

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8 | www.jcu.edu.au The iconic Singapore Flyer Students at JCU Singapore Our tropical campuses Singapore Singapore offers the best of both worlds, combining a cosmopolitan and sophisticated city with Asian traditions and heritage.

The City of “creating a brighter future for life in the tropics variety of sporting facilities. world-wide through graduates and discoveries that Singapore’s unique characteristics and highly make a difference”, and offers a suite of university All courses are registered with the Council accessible infrastructure make it one of the level programs across two campuses. for Private Education (Registration No. best places to study and work in Asia. As an 200100786K) and the operations are educational hub and global schoolhouse of the Student enrolment at the campus has governed by EduTrust. In 2008, the campus region, this multi-cultural country provides grown rapidly from 50 students in 2003 to achieved the Singapore Quality Class for students with an exciting platform for approximately 3000 students in 2013. The Private Education Organizations accreditation personal growth, professional fulfillment and campus is truly multicultural with students cross-cultural interaction. Living conditions from Singapore and across Asia, in particular JCU Inter Campus Mobility Program in Singapore are among the best in Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia and James Cook University provides the with state-of-the-art facilities for education, Malaysia. Additionally a growing number opportunity for students to study in Singapore shopping, sports and recreation. of students are enrolling from Europe, in and in Australia (for a maximum of two particular France, Germany, Denmark, semesters) and yet still remain as a Singapore The Campus Norway and Russia. based student paying their fees in Singapore JCU Singapore is fully owned by James Cook Campus facilities include lecture and seminar dollars. This is a unique program and is University Australia. The university established JCU rooms, a fully equipped library, computer designed to ensure students get the best Singapore in 2003 as part of its expressed intent laboratories, an onsite bistro and access to a possible outcomes from their years of study.

Singapore Campus Courses and Fees Course Total Tuition Fast-track Fees# duration in years* Master of Business Administration S$32,100 1 (General, Human Resource Management, Managerial Accounting, Marketing) Master of Education S$22,470 0.75 Master of Guidance and Counselling S$33,705 1 Master of Information Technology S$32,100 1 (Business Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive Technologies and Games Design) Master of Information Technology / MBA S$42,800 1.3 Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management S$32,100 1 Master of Professional Accounting S$32,100 1 Master of Professional Accounting / MBA S$42,800 1.3 Master of Psychology (Clinical) S$58,005 2 Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) S$87,024 4

* Duration of full program, assuming students have not been granted credit exemption. Note: Most JCU Master Degrees by coursework cover twelve subjects (12) over the duration of three (3) trimesters. Exceptions are joint degrees which have sixteen (16) subjects over the duration of four (4) trimesters. # Tuition fees in Singapore Dollars including prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Fees are for 2014 and are subject to change for 2015.

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JCU Brisbane Brisbane is a modern and diverse subtropical city offering visitors a stimulating experience in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment.

Brisbane is a leading destination for Work-Integrated Learning Trimester System international education, business, investment and major events. The sunshine state capital Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is learning JCU Brisbane’s academic calendar provides is rapidly emerging as a diverse and energised through experience. At JCU Brisbane, this for three study periods beginning in March, global city with a $104 billion economy. learning is maximised using a range of July and November. This arrangement activities and experiences to expose students allows students to typically complete more JCU Brisbane, operated by Russo Higher to a variety of authentic industry-related subjects per year than a standard semester Education Pty Ltd, is nestled in the heart of the situations. These opportunities may include program operating at many other Australian capital city and is a short distance from the a professional internship, working in a group universities. This model enables students to riverfront. on a community project, visiting an Australian complete a degree faster, join the workforce business or having corporate leaders work with sooner and save on living costs incurred with Students choosing James Cook University students in the classroom. longer degree programs. Brisbane will be joining a university community recognised for excellence in learning innovation, cutting edge Work Employment and Careers Integrated Learning programs, and support Services – through Joblinx systems specially designed to maximise Exclusive to JCU Brisbane students, Joblinx learning outcomes and enhance university services include sourcing part-time, casual and experiences. graduate employment, as well as providing training, professional development and work experience programs. Brisbane Courses and Fees Course Annual Tuition Standard duration Fees# (in trimesters) Master of Business Administration $24,000 6 Master of Information Technology (Business Informatics) * ^ Master of Information Technology / MBA $24,000 6 Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management $24,000 6 Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management / MBA $24,000 6 Master of Professional Accounting $24,000 6 Master of Professional Accounting / MBA $24,000 6

# Tuition fees in Australian dollars. * The fee for this course is under review, please contact us for further information. ^ This course is under review, please contact us for further information.

10 | www.jcu.edu.au Additional study options

Pathways to JCU There are a number of pathways to study an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at JCU.

English Language Programs English for Academic Purposes Research Pathways Located on both Cairns and Townsville English for Academic Purposes is taught For students who have a Bachelor degree but campuses, these centres are operated by through the Direct Entry English Program do not have sufficient research experience, the Union Institute of Language (UIL). They (DEEP), which will equip students with the JCU offers research qualifying courses known offer a wide range of English language English language skills required to study at as Research Methods courses as a pathway programs designed to help students qualify a tertiary institution in Australia. Classes to research higher degrees. The courses are for tertiary study, successfully sit an English focus on academic requirements and individually tailored to satisfy the University’s language exam, or improve general English expectations, and learning strategies needed requirements for a research masters degree. communication skills. Many students who at a tertiary level. Once students have meet the academic entry requirements for successfully completed the DEEP program, Credit for Previous Studies entry into a JCU degree, but not the English they will be eligible for direct entry into JCU has flexible advanced standing language entry requirements, receive a specific postgraduate courses at James Cook arrangements with other educational ‘packaged offer’ consisting of a period of University campuses in Townsville and Cairns. institutions. If the student has completed academic English language studies, plus a degree they may be entitled to advanced an offer into the JCU degree program. This General English (GE) Program standing. Find out more at JCU’s Advanced ‘package’ will allow students to receive a General English Intensive courses are also Standing Calculator student visa for the entire duration of their available. Courses are designed to develop www.jcu.edu.au/international/public/groups/ studies. The length of the English study period students confidence in using English for everyone/documents/policy/jcuprd_034357.pdf will depend on their English language level general purposes. Students will improve at the time of application (as determined by skills in speaking, listening, reading and an IELTS score or equivalent) and the English writing, as well as grammar, vocabulary and requirement for their chosen course. pronunciation so you can communicate more effectively in English. If desired students can develop skills in English to a point where you can progress to the Direct Entry English Program (DEEP 1). Courses options range from elementary to advanced levels.

| 11 Choosing the right course With hundreds of postgraduate courses on offer at JCU, from anthropology to zoology, it’s important to take time to research your study options.

Career outcomes Mode of delivery With courses accredited by leading professional organisations, James Most JCU courses are offered face-to-face on our campuses, providing Cook University received five stars in The Good Universities Guide 2012 students with a high level of study support and interaction with for graduate success in getting a job. JCU offers students a multitude of academics and other students. At the postgraduate level there are a study options and equip students with the skills they need to succeed in number of courses/majors offered externally (by distance), which are their chosen career. outlined in the Courses and Fees table on page 14. Please note that student visa regulations do not allow international students to study via distance learning while they are in Australia, and courses offered by distance may still require a minimum number of on-campus hours.

Coursework

Coursework study at postgraduate level is a continuation of the type of study Coursework usually found in a Bachelor degree, but at a more advanced level. Students complete a set course of postgraduate subjects and attend lectures, go to tutorials, or Research hand in assignments and sit examinations. A small research thesis may form a part There are two main kinds of postgraduate of the degree (up to one third), but the program is fundamentally coursework. study: coursework and research. Research

Research degrees are a program of supervised original research in a chosen discipline. Research qualifications are awarded following the completion of a major thesis, involving original research, under the supervision of a senior academic. When undertaking research programs, learning is undertaken independently and there are no lectures or classes.

12 | www.jcu.edu.au JCU’s tropical location affords unique opportunities to students who want to study science and benefit from exceptional opportunities such as practical experiences and field trips.

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Postgraduate Coursework Degrees

2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

Doctorates by Coursework

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry [see p.32] $42,000 3 C,E Yes 3c Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent registrable dental qualification awarded by a recognised institution, minimum 2 years of General Dental Practice experience, current registration with the Dental Board of Australia or other national dental registration authority

MASTERS BY COURSEWORK

Master of Biomedical Sciences [see p.32] $25,000 1.5 T No 2 Completion of a recognised undergraduate (Aquatic Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, degree in Biomedical Sciences or related science Physiology and Pharmacology) discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Business Administration [see p.25] $24,000 2 T,C** Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate (Conflict Management and Resolution, undergraduate degree or equivalent prior Creativity and Innovation) learning including appropriate professional experience.

Master of Business Administration / Master $24,000 2 T Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate of Conflict Management and Resolution undergraduate degree or equivalent prior [see p.25] learning including appropriate professional experience.

Master of Conflict Management and $24,000 1 T,E Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate resolution [see p.25] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience.

Master of Development Practice [see p.36] $30,000 2 C No 1 Completion of a recognised undergraduate degree. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate experience in, and commitment to, international development practice

Master of Economics [see p.26] $24,000 2 T Yes 1 Completion of an appropriate undergraduate (General, Environmental Management, degree not in Economics International Political Economy)

Master of Education [see p.29] $23,500 1 E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate (General Education, Sustainability) undergraduate degree and a minimum of at least four years academic and/or professional experience in a cognate discipline. Note: This course does not lead to teacher registration

Master of Guidance and Counselling $23,500 1.5 E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised undergraduate [see p.29] degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Information Technology [see p.25] $24,000 ^ T,C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate (Computing and Networking, Interactive undergraduate degree in information technology Technologies and Game Design) or related discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Information Technology / Master $24,000 2 T,C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate of Business Administration [see p.26] undergraduate degree not in information technology or related discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

14 | www.jcu.edu.au The fees listed are based on the annual tuition fee for students commencing in 2015. The total course fee can be determined by multiplying the 2015 annual tuition fee by the course duration (years), and including a maximum annual increase of 4% for each year beyond 2015. JCU’s Tuition Fee Policy for International Students can be found at www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student/finance/JCUDEV_005357.html.

2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

Master of Nursing [see p.32] $25,000 1.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a recognised, appropriate (Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Education, undergraduate degree or equivalent prior Leadership and Management) learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health $25,000 1.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a recognised, appropriate [see p.32] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Professional Accounting [see p.26] $24,000 2 T,C No 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Professional Accounting / Master $24,000 2 T,C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate of Business Administration [see p.26] undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Psychology [see p.29] $26,500 2 T No 3c Completion of a first or second class honours degree from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Application deadline last Friday in October

Master of Public Health [see p.32] $25,000 1.5 T Yes 3a Completion of a recognised undergraduate (Aeromedical Retrieval, Biosecurity and degree in a health science and relevant Disaster Preparedness, Communicable Disease professional work experience, 2 Academic Control, General, Health Promotion) Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Public Health / Master of Business $25,000 2 T,E Yes 3a Completion of a recognised undergraduate Administration [see p.25] degree in a health science and relevant professional work experience, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Public Health and Tropical $25,000 1.5 T,E Yes 3a Completion of a recognised undergraduate Medicine [see p.33] degree in a health science and relevant professional work experience, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) $25,000 1.5 E Yes 3a Applicants must be registered Australian [see p.33] Physiotherapists or have completed an overseas recognised physiotherapy qualification. Note: Completion of this program will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified physiotherapists

Master of Science [see p.36] Aquaculture $27,500 1.5 T,C** Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Science and Technology, Environmental Earth undergraduate degree attaining a minimum Sciences, Fisheries Biology and Management, of 65% or equivalent prior learning including Marine Biology and Ecology, Natural Resource appropriate professional experience Management, Protected Area Management, Tropical Biology and Conservation, Zoology and Ecology)

Master of Social Science [see p.22] $23,500 1.5 T,C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised undergraduate (Asia-Pacific Governance and Development, degree or completion of a postgraduate Environment and Heritage) certificate or postgraduate diploma in a relevant area and a minimum of at least 5 years academic and professional experience in a cognate discipline

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Master of Social Work (Professional $23,500 2 T,C,E No 3c Completion of a recognised, appropriate Qualifying) [see p.29] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Tropical Animal Science [see p.33] $26,000 1.5 T No 2 Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree with Class I or Class II Honours in a suitable discipline and at least two years postgraduate professional work experience

Master of Tropical Urban and Regional $27,500 1.5 C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Planning [see p.37] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Master of Tropical Veterinary Science $26,000 1.5 T No 2 Completion of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science [see p.33] or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

GRADUATE DIPLOMAS

Graduate Diploma of Accounting [see p.26] $24,000 1 T,C No 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences $25,000 1 T No 2 Completion of a recognised undergraduate [see p.32] degree in Biomedical Sciences or related science discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology $27,500 1 T Yes 1 Completion of a recognised Bachelor of Science [see p.37] or Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent qualifications.

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology $26,500 1 T Yes 3c Completion of a first or second class [see p.29] honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Graduate Diploma of Development Practice $27,000 1 C No 1 Completion of a recognised undergraduate [see p.36] degree. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate experience in, and commitment to, international development practice

Graduate Diploma of Education [see p.29] $21,500 1 T ,C ** No See Completion of a recognised undergraduate (Secondary) minimum degree in a field other than Education, 2 pre- Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement requisites of Interest, Curriculum Vitae. Application deadline last Friday in October each year. Additionally, previous degree must included a sufficient amount of study in their intended teaching areas. IELTS requirement: Overall score of 7.5 with no score lower than 8 in Speaking and Listening and no score below 7 in Reading and Writing

Graduate Diploma of Geropsychology $26,500 1 T No 3c Completion of a first or second class [see p.30] honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion $25,000 1 E Yes 3a Completion of a medical, nursing or allied health [see p.33] degree or recognised professional qualification, or completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate Diploma of Nursing [see p.32] $25,000 1 E Yes 3a Completion of a medical, nursing or allied health degree or recognised professional qualification, or completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

16 | www.jcu.edu.au 2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

Graduate Diploma of Public Health and $25,000 1 T Yes 3a Completion of a recognised, appropriate Tropical Medicine [see p.33] undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation $25,000 1 E Yes 3a Applicants must be registered Australian (Physiotherapy) [see p.33] Physiotherapists or have completed an overseas recognised physiotherapy qualification. Note: Completion of this program will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified physiotherapists

Graduate Diploma of Science $27,500 1 T,C** Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate [see p.36] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior (Aquaculture Science and Technology, learning including appropriate professional Environmental Earth Science, Fisheries Biology experience and Management, Geology, Marine Biology and Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Protected Area Management, Tropical Biology and Conservation & Zoology and Ecology)

Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal $26,000 1 T No 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Science [see p.33] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and $25,000 1 T Yes 3a Completion of a recognised medical degree Hygiene [see p.33]

Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary $26,000 1 T No 2 Completion of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science Science [see p.33] or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Graduate Certificate of Accounting $12,000 0.5 T,C No 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate [see p.26] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical $12,500 0.5 E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised Medical or Nursing Retrieval [see p.33] degree or other recognised professional qualification or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences $12,500 0.5 T No 2 Completion of a recognised undergraduate [see p.32] degree in Biomedical Sciences or related science discipline or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Biotechnology $13,750 0.5 T Yes 1 Completion of a recognised Bachelor of Science [see p.37] or Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent qualifications.

Graduate Certificate of Business $12,000 0.5 T,C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Administration [see p.25] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Career Development $11,750 0.5 E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised undergraduate [see p.30] degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology $13,250 0.5 T No 3c Completion of a first or second class [see p.34] honours degree accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, 2 Academic Referees Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Curriculum Vitae

Graduate Certificate of Conflict $12,000 0.5 T Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Management and Resolution [see p.25] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

| 17 2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

Graduate Certificate of Development $13,500 0.5 C No 1 Completion of a recognised undergraduate Practice [see p.36] degree. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate experience in, and commitment to, international development practice

Graduate Certificate of Disaster and Refugee $12,500 0.5 T Yes 3a Completion of a recognised Medical or Nursing Health [see p.34] degree or other recognised professional qualification or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Education [see p.29] $10,750 0.5 E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Health Promotion $12,500 0.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a medical, nursing or allied health [see p.33] degree or recognised professional qualification, or completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate Certificate of Infection Control $12,000 0.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a recognised Medical or Nursing [see p.34] degree or other recognised professional qualification or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Information $12,000 0.5 T,C Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Technology [see p.26] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Nursing [see p.34] $12,500 0.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a nursing degree or equivalent (Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Teaching) qualification, and eligibility for nurse registration in Australia

Graduate Certificate of Planning and $11,750 0.5 E Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Indigenous Communities [see p.38] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Public Health $12,500 0.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a medical, nursing or allied health [see p.32] degree or recognised professional qualification, or completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation $12,500 0.5 E Yes 3a Applicants must be registered Australian (Physiotherapy) [see p.33] Physiotherapists or have completed an overseas recognised physiotherapy qualification. Note: Completion of this program will not enable Australian registration of overseas qualified physiotherapists

Graduate Certificate of Science $13,750 0.5 T,C** Yes 1 Completion of a recognised, appropriate [see p.36] undergraduate degree or equivalent prior (Aquaculture Science and Technology, Fisheries learning including appropriate professional Biology and Management, Marine Biology experience and Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Protected Area Management, Sustainability, Tropical Biology and Conservation, Tropical Urban and Regional Planning, Zoology and Ecology)

Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine $12,500 0.5 E Yes 3a Completion of a recognised Medical or Nursing [see p.34] degree or other recognised professional qualification or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience

Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal $13,000 0.5 T No 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Science [see p.33] undergraduate degree

Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary $13,000 0.5 T No 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate Science [see p.33] undergraduate degree

18 | www.jcu.edu.au Postgraduate Research Degrees

2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES

Doctor of Education [see p.42] $23,500 ^ T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Medicine [see p.42] $26,000 ^ T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Pharmacy [see p.42] $27,000 4 E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Public Health [see p.42] $25,000 ^ E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and $29,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Building) [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Urban Design and Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Regional Planning) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, $32,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Environmental and Related Studies) with research component, 2 Academic Referee [see p.42] Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Includes disciplines such as (Aquaculture, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Environmental Studies, Fisheries Studies)

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) $25,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Audio Visual, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Communication and Media, Fine Arts, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Graphic and Design, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Visual Arts)

Doctor of Philosophy (Education) [see p.42] $24,500 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Includes disciplines such as (Curriculum and with research component, 2 Academic Referee Education Studies) Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and $29,000 4 T,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Related Technologies) [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Chemical Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Electronic Engineering and Technology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Health) [see p.42] $27,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Includes disciplines such as (Dentistry, with research component, 2 Academic Referee Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Rehabilitation, Veterinary) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (Health) [Nursing] $26,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

| 19 2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

Doctor of Philosophy (Information $26,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Technology) [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Computer Science, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Information Technology) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (Management and $26,000 4 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Commerce) [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Banking and Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Finance, Business and Management, Marketing, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Tourism)

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical and $32,000 4 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Molecular Sciences) [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Biochemistry and Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Cell Biology, Medical Science, Pharmacology) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical $29,000 4 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Sciences) [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Botany, Chemical Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Sciences, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Genetics, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology, Oceanography, Physics, Zoology)

Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical $32,000 4 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Sciences) [Marine Biology] [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture) $24,500 4 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Anthropology, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Archeology, Economics, Law, Linguistics, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Psychology, Social Work)

MASTERS BY RESEARCH

Master of Laws $26,000 2 T,C Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, $32,000 2 T,C Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Environmental and related studies) with research component, 2 Academic Referee [see p.42] Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Includes disciplines such as (Aquaculture, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Environmental Studies, Fisheries Studies)

Master of Philosophy (Architecture and $29,000 2 T,C Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Building) with research component, 2 Academic Referee [see p.42] Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Includes disciplines such as (Urban Design and Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Regional Planning)

Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) $25,000 2 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Audio Visual, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Communication and Media, Fine Arts, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Graphic and Design, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Visual Arts)

Master of Philosophy (Education) [see p.42] $24,500 2 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Includes disciplines such as (Curriculum and with research component, 2 Academic Referee Education Studies) Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

20 | www.jcu.edu.au 2015 English Mid-Year Course Tuition Fee Duration Campus/Mode Band Minimum Prerequisites Intake (per year) Level

Master of Philosophy (Engineering and $29,000 2 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Related Technologies) [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Chemical Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Electronic Engineering and Technology)

Master of Philosophy (Health) [see p.42] $32,000 2 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Includes disciplines such as (Dentistry, with research component, 2 Academic Referee Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Rehabilitation, Veterinary) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Philosophy (Health) [Nursing] $26,000 2 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Philosophy (Information $26,000 2 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Technology) [see p.42] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Computer Science, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Information Technology) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Philosophy (Management and $26,000 2 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Commerce) [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Banking and Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Finance, Business and Management, Marketing, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Tourism)

Master of Philosophy (Medical and $32,000 2 T,C,E Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Molecular Sciences) [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Biochemistry and Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Cell Biology, Medical Science, Pharmacology) Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical $29,000 2 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree Sciences) [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Botany, Chemical Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Sciences, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Genetics, Mathematical Sciences, Microbiology, Oceanography, Physics, Zoology)

Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture) $24,500 2 T,C,E** Yes 2 Completion of a recognised, appropriate degree [see p.44] with research component, 2 Academic Referee Includes disciplines such as (Anthropology, Reports, Personal Statement of Interest, Archeology, Economics, Law, Linguistics, Research Proposal, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Psychology, Social Work)

All fees are in Australian dollars and based on the annual fee. ^ This course is under review, please contact us for further information In the case of programs shorter than a year such as the Graduate Certificates, the fee ^^ Some majors only offered by distance education quoted is the fee for the total program. (not eligible if applying for a student visa) Campus availability: T = Townsville; C = Cairns; E = External # English language band levels will vary by major/academic External: Usually offered by distance or flexible delivery but may require limited specialisation attendance on campus. * The fee for this course is under review, please contact us for further information For Singapore campus offerings see page 9 ** Not all majors available at all campuses. For Brisbane campus offerings see page 10. English language band information can be found on page 55.

| 21 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Postgraduate Coursework Study Options Below are brief descriptions of the postgraduate coursework study options offered at James Cook University. Detailed information and course structure can be found on the Courses and Degrees website www.jcu.edu.au/courses.

Master of Asia-Pacific Governance Environment and Heritage and Development Social Science Graduates will gain skills This course prepares students appropriate to employment in This flexible program is applied research, planning and designed for graduates from for careers in international and community development with evaluation, and related positions other disciplines who wish to across local and national pursue studies, either in a single government, non-government and international organisations governments, international discipline, multiple disciplines organisations (eg UNESCO) and or in a selected interdisciplinary such as the UN, the World Bank or charities. NGOs associated with natural area of study. Study areas and cultural heritage/resource available include management. • Asia Pacific Governance and Development • Environment and Heritage

22 | www.jcu.edu.au JCU’s tropical location affords unique opportunities to students who want to study science and benefit from exceptional opportunities such as practical experiences and field trips.

| 23 Ariana Yunita Master of Information Technology / Master of Business Administration Indonesia

I chose to study in Australia because of its multiculturalism and the chance to meet and work with people from different backgrounds.

Studying for a Master at JCU has given me the opportunity to meet with professionals as classmates. It provides a platform where ideas and opinions can be shared and allows me to gain insight into various professions.

24 | www.jcu.edu.au Business, Information Technology and Law

joint degree with Information will include the role of the creator, issues relevant to the tropics. The Master of Business Technology, International creative thinking, the creative course is particularly relevant Administration Tourism & Hospitality, Public process, team creativity, and to those with a management Health, Professional Accounting creative ideas development. role, or those who wish to work (Mba) and Conflict Management and as a mediator, conciliator or Resolution. conflict support professional, The JCU MBA offers a wide and is available on campus or variety of career opportunities A selection of subjects for the Conflict Management by distance education. Related in the private, public and MBA include: and Resolution programs include the Graduate government sectors of the global • Accounting and Finance for This major is valuable for those Certificate of Conflict economy. Students can study Managers managers and professionals who Management and Resolution, a MBA – General Management • Comparative Global Business have to manage conflict in the Graduate Diploma of Conflict strand (all campuses) or an MBA Systems workplace on a regular basis. Management and Resolution with a major in: • Marketing Management This major focusses on conflict (distance education only) and • People in Organisations • Conflict Management and analysis, conflict resolution a two-year joint Master of • The Changing Business Resolution processes, ethics, and reflective Business Administration Environment • Creativity and Innovation practice, with the opportunity to / Master of Conflict • Economics for a Sustainable consider specific conflict contexts. Management and Resolution. JCU’s business administration World Graduates are prepared to work programs provide advanced • Managing Strategic Resources in professions that deal directly A selection of subjects for this knowledge, understanding, and Operations with conflict, as well as in other course include • Corporate Responsibility and and analytical skills for professions that require conflict • Conflict and Dispute Analysis Governance managing in the 21st century. management skills. This major is • Negotiation • Marketing, Customer This involves using a wide range taught on the Townsville campus, • Mediation and Advanced Engagement, Social Media and of knowledge and research to with many subjects offered Mediation Marketing develop interdisciplinary and externally. • Workplace Dispute Resolution • Strategic and Responsible thematic frameworks that enable • Public Interest and Multi-party Innovation Management managers to successfully analyse, Dispute Resolution • Leading and Managing strategically plan, and implement • Conflict Coaching Organisational Change decisions. • Cross-cultural Conflict • Practical or Research Project Master of Conflict Resolution Various disciplines are used to Management and understand the key themes Resolution that confront all managers and Creativity and Innovation organisations. Themes include The Master of Conflict responsible management This major focusses on the Master of Management and Resolution practices, globalisation, theory of how creative practice program is designed to offer Economics technology and innovation, and creativity exists within and postgraduate students a world- individual identity and career influences the modern world. class learning experience, JCU’s Master of Economics will development, corporate It looks at the principles behind providing the knowledge and be of greatest benefit to those governance, sustainability, risk and design thinking, a methodology skills to analyse, manage and who: hold jobs that require a solid value creation, entrepreneurship applied to find practical and resolve conflict in a wide variety understanding of economics, and decision-making, the creative solutions for problems of contexts. All program staff are aspire to be promoted to a job knowledge economy, leadership leading to the development conflict resolution practitioners where a solid understanding of and change, and strategy. of better products, services, processes, and strategies. Students with extensive practical economics is expected; and/or are Students are able to progress will develop insights into the experience and a dynamic level considering moving into sectors from a Graduate Certificate of origins and role of creativity and of passion for the field. This in which economics expertise Business Administration to a innovation in society, and how qualification is open to graduates is vital.This program provides Graduate Diploma of Business creativity in the contemporary from any discipline. The degree training in the key areas of Administration, and then to world can be understood, draws heavily on conflict analysis, economics, such as: the MBA if desired. The Master explained, and applied across a negotiation and mediated dispute • Macroeconomic policy and of Business Administration range of contexts and scenarios. resolution as well as dealing with financial markets, pricing, can also be combined as a Topics of discussion and analysis cross-cultural conflict resolution profitability, and firm behaviour

| 25 • Government intervention studying global governance and simulation industry. Electronic a wide range of employment in the labour market, the structures and democratisation games and animation are now opportunities in the public and environment, and health sector processes on the back of a strong an integral part of the global private sector including: public • Regional economic disparities, economics fundament. entertainment industry. Social accounting practice; auditing; development, and international networking and online video financial analysis; financial A selection of subjects for this trade share sites like Facebook, Twitter and management accounting; major include • Forecasting and econometrics. and YouTube attract hundreds of management consulting; banking; • Asia Pacific Development: millions of users worldwide. stock broking; systems support The skills acquired by graduates Culture and Globalisation and analysis; taxation and enable them to help manage A selection of subjects for this • International Relations and financial advising. The program is problems associated with the major include Global Governance fully accredited by CPA Australia. labour market, human resource • Governance, Democratisation • E-Business Technologies Other related programs include management, exchange rates, and the State • Advanced Game Design the Graduate Certificate profitability, politics, social • Case Studies in Applied • Advanced Animation and Graduate Diploma of welfare, financial fragility, and the Economics and Finance Techniques Accounting and the joint Master environment. • Intelligent Agents and of Professional Accounting Simulation The Master of Economics is (MPA) / Master of Business available in two majors: Master of Administration (MBA). • International Political Economy Master of Information A selection of subjects for this • Environmental Management – Information course include encompassing study areas that Technology Technology / Master • Management Accounting are highly complementary to of Business • Corporate Finance the economics discipline. The Master of Information • Accounting for Corporations Technology provides information Administration Alternatively, students who wish • Strategic Performance technology (IT) graduates with to deepen their research skills can (Mit/Mba) Management advanced skills and knowledge decide to write a minor research • Business Law required for success in today’s thesis to round off their Master of There is a growing demand for • Auditing and Assurance Services fast moving IT industry. The Economics. graduates skilled in a range of program is available in two IT technologies – multimedia, specialist fields of IT: computing, networking, and • Computing and Networking software technologies. In addition, Environmental there is worldwide demand Master of Management • Interactive Technologies and Game Design for graduates with the critical Professional Environmental Management business skills and acumen to fully focuses on the key links between leverage these technical skills into Accounting / economics and the environment. Computing and profitable products and services. Master of Business Studying issues such as Networking Administration environmental sustainability and These joint degrees at JCU the management of protected The Computing and Networking provide training in a variety of (MPA/MBA) environments on the back of a major is designed for information computer support skills, and strong economics fundament, technology and computer include preparation for industry This joint masters is designed this major prepares students science graduates and recognised standard certification in Cisco to provide graduates with skills for a career in any area relating IT professionals who seek to and Microsoft technologies. The to operate as professional to natural resource and/or further their knowledge and objective is to provide theory accountants, and to prepare them environmental management. skills in advanced computing, and practical skills in accounting, for senior management positions. programming, information finance management, marketing, The course provides training in A selection of subjects for this systems and networking. the key areas of accounting and major include operations management, A selection of subjects for this e-business technologies, finance, as well as introducing • Environmental Economics major include multimedia, programming, students to key management • Environmental Impact areas such as strategy and • Advanced E-Security networking, and software. Assessment leadership, human relations, • Advanced Human Computer • World Heritage and National marketing, business law, taxation, Interaction Estate Processes economics, and business • Advanced Data Mining and • Sustainable Enterprise information systems. Graduates Knowledge Discovery Master of are eligible for entry to associate • Advanced Data Communication membership of CPA Australia Principles Professional International Political and the Institute of Chartered Economy Accounting (MPA) Accountants in Australia. International Political Economy Interactive Technologies The MPA is designed to provide Subjects successfully completed harnesses the fundamental links and Games Design students from a non-accounting for the Graduate Diploma between economics and politics. Interactive Technologies and background with the skills and Graduate Certificate of The major in Political Economy Games Design is for those wanting to operate as professional Accounting can be credited prepares students for a career in to obtain superior skills relevant accountants in the 21st century. towards the Master of the international relations arena, to the interactive entertainment Accounting graduates enjoy Professional Accounting.

26 | www.jcu.edu.au Creative Arts

School of Creative Arts. A broad • Photomedia Need More Info? Graduate Diploma range of subjects is available, • Visual Arts enabling students to pursue Visit the Courses and of Creative Arts The School of Creative Arts either a specific discipline or Degrees website has specialist facilities, digital hybrid creative arts pathway. www.jcu.edu.au/courses This program gives graduates media labs, music technology an opportunity to study a broad Subjects are available from the laboratories; music and range of subjects in a specific following majors performance rehearsal rooms, a discipline or hybrid creative • Communication Design professional theatre, studios for arts pathway. This coursework visual investigations, a gallery, program is designed for graduates • Illustration and Visual Media • Media Design and multimedia and visual who wish to pursue studies in communication studios. either a single study area or • Music and Digital Sound multiple study areas within the • New Media Arts

| 27 Vanessa Dunbar Graduate Diploma of Primary Education Canada

After researching universities here I decided that James Cook University was the best fit for me. I visited Australia ten years ago and fell in love with the country. It’s a decision that I am very pleased with, I’m hoping I’ll also gain employment in education in Australia. I find the lecturers are the favourite thing about studying here at JCU.

28 | www.jcu.edu.au Education, Psychology and Social Work

placements. Students do not Music; Physics; Visual Arts; and Master of Education Master of need to have an undergraduate Science. degree within Social Work to E Psychology Students in the Graduate be eligible for entry into the Diploma will complete 75 days program. This program is available to JCU’s Master of Psychology by of professional experience graduates from both a teaching coursework provides advanced (practical teaching). Graduates and non-teaching background academic and practical are eligible for registration with who wish to further their postgraduate training for the Queensland College of professional development. professional practice at a level Graduate Diploma Teachers. Students should consult Students may undertake a sufficient to meet the criteria of Education the relevant authority in their general program of subjects for registration as a practicing home country to establish the or major in Education for psychologist. It will also meet This program is designed for requirements for teacher training Sustainability. A Graduate the requirement for a fifth or students who have completed an in that country. All students are Certificate of Education is sixth year of academic training undergraduate degree in a non- required to obtain a Commission also available. Note: This course for membership of the Australian teaching discipline, and who now of Suitability to Work with does not lead to registration as a Psychology Accreditation wish to become a teacher. The Children (Blue Card) prior to teacher in schools. Council and the requirements Graduate Diploma of Education is beginning professional experience of the Psychologists’ Board of a one-year full time degree, which in schools. Queensland for registration as a commences in January, prior to psychologist. the standard University year. Specialisations are available in Master of Guidance A selection of subjects for this secondary teaching (children aged and Counselling major may include Graduate Diploma 12–18) at the Townsville campus. E • Psychological Assessment in and Graduate Professional Practice Certificate of JCU’s Master of Guidance and • Adult Psychopathology Counselling is designed for • Health and Rehabilitation Secondary Clinical Psychology those wanting to pursue a career • Working with Clients This specialisation is available in counselling either in the • Evaluation and Research in Townsville and qualifies These programs are designed education system or outside. • Methods of Intervention graduates to teach students in for psychologists who have Previously, this course has been • Practicum Year 8 to Year 12 (adolescents completed an Australian completed predominately by • Research Thesis aged 13–18). Applicants intending Psychological Society (APS) teachers wishing to qualify as to become secondary teachers accredited four year training school guidance officers. The need to have completed subjects sequence and are seeking scope has now widened and in their undergraduate degree specialised postgraduate training. people with experience in the Master of Social that correspond to subject areas It provides detailed knowledge human services sector are also Work (Professional taught in Queensland schools. of adult psychopathology, health encouraged to apply. The Master Qualifying) Generally students have two and rehabilitation, psychological of Guidance and Counselling is teaching areas, a major (eight assessment in professional practice and working with clients. accredited with the Australian This two-year postgraduate subjects in their undergraduate Counsellors Association (ACA) program by coursework offers degree) and a minor (four subjects and the Singapore Association students with an appropriate in their undergraduate degree). for Counselling, making it existing undergraduate degree At JCU there are a variety of possible for graduates to pursue a to undertake study leading to an curriculum areas available for counselling career in the general Australian accredited social work intending Secondary School community. degree. Students will develop teachers. These include: Business; knowledge and skills necessary Biology; Chemistry; Drama; for professional practice in a English; Geography; Health and range of practice fields, and the Physical Education (HPE); History; course has a very strong practical Technologies; Languages other component, with students than English (LOTE); Legal Studies; completing two field education Marine Studies; Mathematics;

| 29 E = External Graduate Diploma Graduate (Usually offered by distance or flexible delivery but may require of Geropsychology Certificateof Career limited attendance on campus)

This program is designed Development for psychologists who have E completed an Australian Psychological Society (APS) This program is designed for accredited four year sequence those who wish to work in the and are seeking specialised areas of career education, career postgraduate training. Graduates guidance and career counselling. will gain a broad understanding This course may be completed of the multiple aspects of in conjunction with the Master normal and abnormal changes of Guidance and Counselling in cognition, personality, well- or separately. being and mental health that occur with aging in the later years of life.

30 | www.jcu.edu.au Anita Raharjeng Master of Biomedical Sciences Indonesia

Biomedical Science is very popular in my country, so this course is going to be important for my future career. My research is about increasing the shelf life of food products with gamma radiation. At JCU, I can use all of the equipment I need for free, which helps my research. I like studying at JCU because the staff and other students are very helpful, especially for my English, with staff helping by providing handouts a couple of days before the lecture.

| 31 Medicine, Health and Veterinary Science

include the Graduate Certificate general program that suits their Doctor of of Biomedical Sciences Master of professional goals and interests. A Clinical Dentistry and Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Graduate Certificate of Public Biomedical Sciences. Health is also available. This is a professional doctorate Public Health suitable for registered dental E practitioners who wish to gain Aeromedical Retrieval further experience and specialise Aquatic Microbiology This course has been designed in a discipline of dentistry. This to enhance Pharmacists’ A selection of subjects for this program enables dentists to A selection of subjects for this qualifications in a competitive major include acquire advanced skills and major include job market and satisfy the need for continued professional • Aeromedical Retrieval knowledge in a specialist field of • General Pathobiology • Clinical Care Skills in dental practice and provides for • Advanced Aquatic Pathobiology development programs. Pharmaceutical Public Health Aeromedical Retrieval specialist training and specialist • Advanced Marine Microbiology • Adult Secondary Retrievals practice in Orthodontics. • Independent Project is a relatively new branch of pharmacy practice that aims or Pediatrics and Neonatal The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry to develop pharmacy services Retrievals (students have a will have a number of possible and expertise that enhances choice of either subject) majors that will be introduced Clinical Microbiology the health and wellbeing of a over time. The first of these to be whole community. In particular A selection of subjects for this introduced is Orthodontics. The Pharmaceutical Public Health Biosecurity and Disaster major include program comprises coursework services will be able to aid Preparedness and clinical practice in the • Advanced Clinical Microbiology existing public health services in Tropical Queensland Centre for • Food Microbiology areas such as smoking cessation, A selection of subjects for this Oral Health (TQCOH) on the • Microbiology and Immunology heart disease, stroke and cancer major include Cairns Campus. Students will • General Pathobiology prevention, reduction of under-18 • Refugee Health also undertake clinical practice in conception rate, reducing obesity • Disaster Health Management Queensland Health clinics. rates, control of chronic disease • Global Health and and reducing health inequalities. Physiology and Development Completion of this course will not Pharmacology allow the graduate to register in • Foundations of Aeromedical Australia as a Pharmacist. Retrieval Master of Students with an interest in Biomedical Sciences physiology or pharmacology should consult the course Communicable Disease coordinator at This is a flexible degree that [email protected] Master of Control embraces three majors to devise a study program. • Aquatic Microbiology Public Health A selection of subjects for this • Clinical Microbiology major include • Physiology and Pharmacology This degree enables qualified health • Tropical Medicine professionals to gain postgraduate • Human Parasitology These strands offer science qualifications in the health sector. • Environmental Health graduates advanced level training Master of Nursing Four majors are available (as well as • Medical Entomology in aquatic pathobiology, clinical E a general program) and food microbiology, and • Aeromedical Retrieval physiology and pharmacology, This 18-month coursework • Biosecurity and Disaster relevant to the domains of program is designed for registered Health Promotion Preparedness human and veterinary endeavour. nurses who wish to extend their • Communicable Disease With excellent equipment and nursing skills and knowledge to A selection of subjects for this Control technology for the study of an advanced level in order to major include • Health Promotion biomedical sciences available undertake leadership roles. This • Health Promotion Needs that includes the Queensland is a very flexible program that This is a flexible course. After Assessment and Planning Magnetic Resonance Centre accommodates a comprehensive consultation with the academic • Health Promotion Strategies as well as the facilities at the range of nursing disciplines. A advisor, students devise a and Methods tertiary teaching hospital Graduate Diploma of Nursing program of study in one of • Health Promotion Research and on-campus. Related programs is also available. the four majors or a tailored/ Evaluation

32 | www.jcu.edu.au • Biostatistics for Public Health Master of Public • Communicable Disease Control Master of Tropical Graduate Diploma Health / Master • Epidemiology for Public Health Animal Science and Graduate • Environmental Health of Business • Public Health Leadership and This course is available to Certificate of Administration Crisis Management graduates from agricultural Health Promotion (MPH/MBA) • Public Health Management science, animal science, rural • Tropical Medicine science, science or related This course covers the core health • Tropical Public Health This joint Masters program degrees. A range of options promotion competency areas is designed to enable health are available including animal involved in the development, professionals to gain advanced nutrition, aquatic pathobiology implementation and evaluation management skills while and parasitology. The program of health promotion activities and undertaking further study in their Master of involves scientists from the programs in order to influence area of specialisation. Graduates Rehabilitation Queensland Department of the health of populations, can apply for membership Primary Industries and the communities, groups and of the Australian Institute of (Physiotherapy) Commonwealth’s CSIRO who individuals. They offer a particular contribute to seminars and focus on the challenges facing Management. E practical sessions. In addition professionals working in tropical, The program aims to develop This degree has been developed to coursework subjects, each rural, and remote environments. knowledge and skills for to meet the advanced skill student may carry out a research • Understanding current major requirements of practitioners in project in a special area of public health and management the rural, remote, Indigenous and interest, which may involve both issues tropical health workforce and field and laboratory studies. The Graduate Diploma • Managing information and includes clinical reasoning and field can also be studied under human financial resources evidence based physiotherapy a Graduate Certificate or of Tropical Medicine within health care delivery management for rehabilitation Graduate Diploma of Tropical and Hygiene organisations following trauma and for chronic Animal Science. • Critical analysis by health conditions. The main areas of This graduate diploma enables managers in the context of physiotherapy practice included A selection of subjects for this medical practitioners to national and global economic are orthopaedics, neurology and course include undertake advanced studies in and political environments cardio-respiratory physiotherapy • Animal Production health and medical issues facing • Identification and analysis of across the lifespan. Students • Advanced Immunology tropical Australia, the western management issues in health will also have access to updates • Systemic Pathology Pacific and Southeast Asia. care delivery organisations in pain management, burns, • Host-Parasite Relationships This course is accredited by the and the identification of women’s health and other • Animal Reproduction and Fellowship of the Australasian appropriate solutions. specialty areas. A Graduate Management College of Tropical Medicine. Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation A selection of subjects for this (Physiotherapy) are also available. course include • Tropical Medicine Master of Public Master of Tropical • Tropical Public Health Health and Tropical Veterinary Science • Human Parasitology Medicine • Epidemiology for Public Health Master of Science This course is available to • Medical Entomology This degree is unique in Australia, veterinary science graduates JCU’s Master of Science enables addressing both public health who wish to further their training graduates to pursue further and tropical medicine issues. and seek an innovative learning studies in specialist areas. Study The range of electives gives environment. The program Graduate Certificate areas available include the opportunity for specialised is recognised by Veterinary of Aeromedical focus on tropical Australia, • Biochemistry Surgeons Registration Boards Retrieval including Aboriginal and Islander • Immunology in all Australian States and health or on Australia’s tropical • Microbiology Territories. A Graduate Diploma E neighbours. Many subjects are • Pharmacology of Tropical Veterinary Science This course is concerned primarily offered as flexible delivery, which • Physiology is also available. with the transport of patients via includes external mode (distance Coursework programs are A selection of subjects for this a properly managed aeromedical education), limited attendance flexible, with electives available course include evacuation system. It provides mode and block mode/intensives. across the above disciplines. • Animal Health students with an overview of the This is a 1.5 year course and a Students devise a program of • Advanced Immunology knowledge, skills and attitudes one-year Graduate Diploma study in consultation with the • Diagnostic Pathology required for the successful of Public Health and Tropical course coordinator to match their • Animal Nutrition management of aeromedical Medicine is also available. professional goals or interests. The Graduate Certificate of • Advances in Veterinary retrieval in the Australian and A selection of subjects for this Science and Graduate Diploma Parasitology the global context. This course is course include of Science are also available. designed particularly for doctors,

| 33 nurses and paramedics involved nursing practice and to gain and of travel and tropical medicine. It in the emergency movement of Graduate Certificate apply specific nursing knowledge is of particular interest to those patients by fixed-wing aircraft of Infection Control and skills relevant to their providing travel health advice and helicopters. practice area. and is accredited as an approved E qualification by the Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Australasian This course provides health College of Tropical Medicine for professionals with the knowledge their fellowship program. Graduate Certificate and skills to implement effective Graduate Certificate of Disaster and infection control procedures within hospitals and other health of Nursing – Clinical Refugee Health care settings, with particular Teaching focus on rural and remote This certificate provides training areas. Applicants must have an E centered on working in the appropriate medical or nursing field of disaster and refugee This degree is designed for degree approved by the Faculty or health, both in Australia and registered nurses seeking to develop other relevant health professional internationally. The program has their clinical teaching skills and qualification. a rural and remote focus while focus on the theoretical and applied Need More Info? still dealing with urban disaster knowledge required to function as Visit the Courses and and refugee health issues. effective clinical teachers. Degrees website A selection of subjects for this Graduate Certificate www.jcu.edu.au/courses course include Graduate Certificate of Nursing – • Refugee Health of Travel Medicine • Disaster Health Management Advanced Clinical • Elective subjects for Public Practice E Health and Tropical Medicine This program is designed for Programs E students who are appropriately qualified in the fields of medicine or E = External This program gives registered (Usually offered by distance or nurses the opportunity to nursing and who seek academic and flexible delivery but may require critically reflect upon their practical training in the disciplines limited attendance on campus)

34 | www.jcu.edu.au Hector Barrios- Garrido PhD Environmental Sciences (Research) Venuzuela

JCU offers amazing environments, such as the Great Barrier Reef, to explore and study. It is the best university for the study of marine turtles and their ecosystems. Researching at JCU gives you access to excellent facilities and provides all the resources needed. By studying here I have increased my future career prospects.

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the tropical location of JCU, by needs in consultation with the in fisheries, and in understanding Master of the Great Barrier Reef and the Course Coordinator. Research life cycles of exploited organisms. Development Wet Tropics rainforest. Students components may be included Proximity to the Great Barrier have access to a range of state- under special circumstances. Reef provides unparalleled Practice of-the art facilities unrivaled by opportunities for investigating A selection of subjects for this other universities in Australia. The whole organism biology and This two-year course provides major include degree is completed in 1.5 years ecosystem management practices. graduate-level students with with full-time study. • Aquaculture: Principles and The course focuses on tropical, the skills and knowledge to Majors include Practices shallow water marine systems, identify and address the global • Sustainable Aquaculture with knowledge and skills attained development challenges of • Aquaculture Science and • Aquaculture: Systems Design also relevant to other marine poverty alleviation, health, Technology • Aquaculture: Hatchery regions. The course is flexible conservation, climate change • Environmental Earth Science Techniques with a range of elective subjects and agriculture. James Cook • Fisheries Biology and • Aquaculture: Genetics and available. Students devise a study University is one of a network Management Stock Improvement program to meet their professional of universities worldwide to • Marine Biology and Ecology • Aquaculture: Propagation goals, in consultation with the develop and offer this program. • Natural Resource Management • Aquaculture in Practice course coordinator. Research The Master of Development • Protected Area Management components may be included in Practice is designed to produce • Tropical Biology and Conservation the Master of Science, if approved. a cohort of skilled development Environmental Earth practitioners and effective • Zoology and Ecology A selection of subjects for this advocates of sustainable Science major include development practice. Graduates Coursework programs are This coursework program is • Fisheries Science will have broad competence in flexible, with electives available designed for graduates from • Marine Reserves as Fisheries development issues and will be across the above majors. A other disciplines who wish to seek Management Tools able to influence policies and research option is available by skills and training in resource and • Biological Oceanography programs in developing countries. invitation for high achieving environmental impact assessment, • Design and Analysis in A Graduate Certificate students following the first two mine site rehabilitation as well as Ecological Studies and Graduate Diploma of semesters of study. soil and water science. • Molecular Approaches to Development Practice are A Graduate Certificate (0.5 Marine Ecology and Evolution also available. A selection of subjects for this years) and Graduate Diploma of major include • Wetland and Estuarine A selection of subjects for this Science (1 year) are also available • Applied Soil Science Ecosystems course include in the above majors. • Earth and Environmental • Contemporary Issues in Geochemistry Development Practice • From Icehouse to Greenhouse Marine Biology • Climate Change: the Science, Aquaculture Science and • Field Studies in Tropical Water and Ecology Impacts and Solutions Technology and Soil Science • International Health Agencies • D isturbed Site Repair JCU enjoys national and and Development JCU’s teaching and research • Advanced Hydrology international recognition for its • Governance, Democratisation programs in this study area focus teaching and research in marine and the State on tropical aquaculture of fish, biology. Offering a suite of courses • Tropical Landscapes and shellfish and pearls. Research Fisheries Biology and with an emphasis on whole- Livelihoods programs in nutrition and diet, organism biology, the ecology and • Global Health and reproduction, larval development Management biogeography of tropical marine Development and culture, growth regulation, JCU offers world renowned organisms, and the evolutionary and husbandry for fish, molluscs programs in marine and fisheries mechanisms that underlie their and crustaceans present a range biology. Within the Fisheries diversity. Proximity to the Great of study options. Coursework Biology and Management Barrier Reef provides unparalleled programs provide training in major students develop opportunities for investigating Master of Science the principles and techniques advanced knowledge and skills ecological and evolutionary in this area as well as hands-on in: quantitative assessments questions for reef fish, corals, and This prestigious, interdisciplinary experience. The programs are also of marine environments, other marine organisms. A range coursework degree enjoys flexible with electives available experimental design, fisheries of courses enable graduates to worldwide recognition, and from other science disciplines. theory and case histories, develop their knowledge and skills offers a comprehensive range of Students devise a study program approaches to fisheries in quantitative marine ecology, specialist disciplines which reflect to meet their professional management, techniques used conservation biology and the

36 | www.jcu.edu.au biology, life history and taxonomy and protected area management. Design Australian Institute of Architects, of tropical marine organisms. This program provides specialist • P opulation and Community and state and commonwealth Coursework programs are flexible, training for science graduates Ecology departments and organisations. with a range of electives available. already working in this area • Biodiversity and Climate The Master of Tropical Urban Students devise a study program (national parks and world heritage Change Regional and Regional Planning is to meet their professional goals, listed areas) or people wanting • E cological and Conservation professionally accredited by the in consultation with the course to work in this field. Flexible Genetics Planning Institute of Australia. coordinator. Research components programs are offered in which A selection of subjects for this may be included in the Master of students devise their coursework major include Science, if approved. component in consultation with Zoology and Ecology • Social Impact Assessment: A selection of subjects for this the course coordinator to match their professional goals and interests. Postgraduate programs in zoology Environmental Management major include and ecology complement the • Professional placement • Marine Conservation Biology Bachelor of Science and Bachelor • U rban Design Studio • L ife History and Evolution of The programs can be structured to of Sustainability undergraduate • Geographic Information Reef Corals include a research component. degrees offered on the Cairns Systems (GIS) • E volution and Ecology of Reef campus. Students have access to • E nvironmental and Regional A selection of subjects for this Fishes new and unique research facilities, Planning major include • B ehaviour of Marine Animals including the Tropical Sustainable • Urban Geography and Design • Marine Evolution and • Principles and Practices of Futures Complex (TSFC) on the • Planning Legislation and Biogeography Protected Area Management Cairns campus, and the Daintree Professional Practice • Co ral Reef Ecology • Management of Marine Rainforest Observatory (DRO) at • S ampling and Experimental Protected Areas the site of the Canopy Crane at Design • Terrestrial Resource Cape Tribulation. Management • Environmental Impact New facilities provide direct and Graduate Diploma ready access to field locations and Natural Resource Assessment • Conserving Tropical Rainforests are designed for students engage and Graduate Management • Ecotourism and Wildlife in practical field activities and Certificate of JCU has an established Tourism Management longterm monitoring projects. Biotechnology reputation for research in tropical Both facilities present exciting teaching opportunities providing environments and natural These interdisciplinary programs students with much greater real- resource management. This Tropical Biology accommodate the rapid advances course provides professional world experience and engagement and Conservation made in genetic engineering, cell development for students wishing with field biology. culture, molecular biology and to obtain expertise in managing This course considers all aspects These are flexible courses allowing agriculture, and prepare science interactions between humans and students to specialise in the graduates for an increasing their environment. of theoretical and applied ecology, zoology and botany. animals and ecology of rainforests, variety of new applications for biological products and ever- A selection of subjects for this The course makes full use of the savannahs, tropical freshwater increasing job opportunities in major include wide variety of natural tropical systems, tropical wildlife, or the field. The program provides environments surrounding JCU tropical insects. • Environmental and Regional theoretical scientific knowledge including savannas, rainforests, Planning and an understanding of the wetlands and coastal marine • Environmental Impact Master of Tropical issues required for modern habitats. These tropical biology Assessment biotechnology including subjects programs offer a wide range of Urban and Regional • Terrestrial Resource in management, marketing and electives. Students can structure Management Managing Planning entrepreneurship. • Rainforest Wildlife their courses to specialise in the • Managing Coastal and Marine biology of rainforests, savanna, JCU’s tropical urban and The Graduate Certificate of Environments tropical freshwater systems, regional planning programs are Biotechnology and the Graduate • Co nserving Marine Wildlife: Sea tropical wildlife, or tropical designed for planners in urban, Diploma of Biotechnology Mammals, Birds, Reptiles insects. Study programs can be shire and regional settings. are designed to allow science • Co nserving Tropical Rainforests tailored to a student’s interests They also provide scope for graduates to undertake specialist and professional goals and can allied professionals to widen study in the knowledge, include a research component, if their knowledge in the field of understanding, issues and Protected Area approved. planning. Emphasis is placed application of biological products on the interactions of humans in modern biotechnology. Management A selection of subjects for this and the environment, and the Programs are flexible, with There are over 120,000 protected major include particular characteristics of subjects available from a range of areas worldwide and their success • Wildlife Ecology and settlements and issues in remote science disciplines, and electives depends on how well they are Management and tropical environments. The that introduce management, managed. The School of Earth • Conservation Biology courses have been designed in marketing and entrepreneurship. and Environmental Sciences has • Australian Vertebrate Fauna consultation with the Planning A course of study will be an established reputation for • Behavioural Ecology Institute of Australia, Australian developed in consultation with an research in tropical environments • Sampling and Experimental Institute of Landscape Architects, academic course adviso

| 37 Graduate Certificate of Planning and Indigenous Communities E The Graduate Certificate in Planning and Indigenous Communities addresses how the planning system can support a range of initiatives to “Close the Gap” and will educate practicing planners on how to plan with and for Indigenous Communities. This course is well placed so support the Aboriginal and Islander councils in Queensland, and Aboriginal organisations and shire councils in the Northern Territory, and will support International development initiatives in the Pacific and South East Asia.

E = External (Usually offered by distance or flexible delivery but may require limited attendance on campus)

38 | www.jcu.edu.au Over the past six years, JCU academics have won 42 national awards for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council – more than many larger universities.

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40 | www.jcu.edu.au Did you know JCU has been judged to be at world-class level or above in 17 areas including geology, ecology, oceanology, neurosciences, materials engineering, zoology and tourism and is the only Australian university to be judged to be well above world class in environmental science and management and fisheries science***. *** Excellence in Research Australia 2010 National Report

James Cook University was established to conduct teaching and research on areas of importance to the tropics. JCU’s focus is on producing graduates who have the expertise to make a difference in their profession and their communities. The high quality research conducted at JCU informs teaching and allows students to have a front-row seat to new discoveries.

Staff and students benefit from JCU’s tropical location, which equips them to conduct nationally and internationally significant research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, climate change, tourism, tropical medicine and public health. JCU’s network of locations spans a wide geographic area and includes research stations on the Great Barrier Reef and in the world-heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.

Facts and figures JCU’s research strengths on the national and international scale

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The Academic Ranking of World As Australia’s pre-eminent Nature Publishing Index placed Top 150 in the world for Life Universities (ARWU) places JCU tropical research university, JCU JCU as 30th in the Asia-Pacific Science, ranked by Academic as one of the world’s leading is ranked first in the world for overall research and top Ranking of World Universities. academic and research for citations in the field of in earth and environmental institutions, in the top 4% of coral reef ecology according to sciences. universities in the world, based Essential Science Indicators. on research excellence*.

James Cook University is JCU achieved the highest rating Among JCU’s tropical leaders The unique tropical location of a member of Innovative for Environmental Science and are recipients of top fellowships JCU allows nationally significant Research Universities Management, and Fisheries from the Australian Government; and internationally recognised Australia and is one of the Sciences, according to Excellence Professor Michael Bird (climate research to be conducted by both world’s leading universities in in Research for Australia (ERA). change), Professor Terry Hughes staff and students. the tropics. (coral reef ecology), Professor Sasha Aikhenvald (Linguistics) and Professor Bill Laurance * 2011 Shanghai Jiaotong University Ranking (environmental science and management).

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The following section gives a brief overview of the higher research degrees available at JCU. Research degrees are listed alphabetically by field of study.

For more detail on areas of research strength, academic profile and more, please visit the individual web sites listed here. Aspiring applicants should visit the Graduate Research School website www.jcu.edu.au/grs/prospective. Information is given later in this publication on how to apply for research degrees (page 58) and on JCU’s academic and English language entry requirements (page 54).

Please note: All research degrees fall under the English Band 2 requirement.

JCU has a vibrant research culture JCU provides an excellent demonstrates the ability for The Masters Degree (Research) which has a focus on the tropics. atmosphere for research students, critical analysis and research that is a two year degree designed The graduate research studies with high quality supervision makes a significant and original for graduates to undertake program is one of Australia’s best, provided by academic staff who contribution to the knowledge and supervised study and are easily accessible. Research with a program of research skills, understanding of the field of study. research. At least two thirds of academic writing and professional students may have opportunities the degree is devoted to research, development, financial support to tutor within the undergraduate Professional Doctorates offer research training and independent for direct research costs, specific program, providing valuable advanced study for experienced study. This degree will enable support for International experience for those wishing professionals in the field of the candidates, an English Language to pursue academic careers. degree undertaken. It differs from students to apply an advanced assistance and development The Doctor of Philosophy is a a PhD in that there is an emphasis body of knowledge to research program and opportunities for program of supervised original on the production of a portfolio and scholarship in a range of candidates to present their work research. It culminates in the that includes publishable or contexts and provide you with a both national and internationally. submission of a thesis that published articles and a thesis. pathway to a doctoral degree.

• Dentistry Agriculture, Creative Arts Engineering • Health Environmental and Master of Philosophy and Related • Medicine • Pharmacy Related Studies Doctor of Philosophy Technologies • Public Health Master of Philosophy This degree is for applicants Master of Philosophy • Rehabilitation Doctor of Philosophy wishing to undertake research Doctor of Philosophy • Veterinary in the field of Creative Arts and This degree is for applicants within disciplines such as: This degree is for applicants wishing to undertake research wishing to undertake research • Audio Visual in the field of Agriculture, in the field of Engineering and • Communication and Media Health [Nursing] Environmental and Related Related Technologies and within • Fine Arts Master of Philosophy Studies and within disciplines disciplines such as: • Graphic Design such as: Doctor of Philosophy • Music • Chemical Engineering • Aquaculture • Performing Arts • Civil Engineering This degree is for applicants • Environmental Studies • Photography • Electrical and Electronic wishing to undertake research in • Fisheries Studies • Visual Arts Engineering and Technology the field of Nursing • Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering

Architecture and Education Information Building Master of Philosophy Technology Master of Philosophy Health Doctor of Philosophy Master of Philosophy Master of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Education Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy This degree is for applicants This degree is for applicants Doctor of Public Health This degree is for applicants wishing to undertake research wishing to undertake research in Doctor of Medicine wishing to undertake research in the field of Architecture and the field of Education and within in the field of Information Building and within disciplines disciplines such as: Doctor of Pharmacy Technology and within disciplines such as: • Curriculum and Education This degree is for applicants such as: • Urban Design and Regional Studies wishing to undertake research • Computer Science Planning in the field of Health and within • Information Systems disciplines such as:

42 | www.jcu.edu.au “Through its innovative research programmes, world-class centres of excellence in research and prominent industry collaborations, James Cook University is Australia’s University for the Tropics.”

| 43 Management and Natural and Natural and Need More Info? Commerce Physical Sciences Physical Sciences Please contact Master of Philosophy Master of Philosophy [Marine Biology] [email protected] for Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Master of Philosophy more information. This degree is for applicants This degree is for applicants Doctor of Philosophy wishing to undertake research wishing to undertake research in This degree is for applicants in the field of Management and the field of Natural and Physical wishing to undertake research in Commerce and within disciplines Sciences and within disciplines the field of Marine Biology. such as: such as: • Banking and Finance • Botany • Business and Management • Chemical Sciences • Marketing • Earth Sciences Society and Culture • Tourism • Ecology and Evolution Master of Philosophy • Genetics Doctor of Philosophy • Mathematical Sciences • Microbiology This degree is for applicants Medical and • Oceanography wishing to undertake research Molecular Sciences • Physics in the field of Architecture and Master of Philosophy • Zoology Building and within disciplines such as: Doctor of Philosophy • Anthropology This degree is for applicants • Archeology wishing to undertake research in • Economics the field of Medical and Molecular • Law Sciences and within disciplines • Linguistics such as: • Psychology • Biochemistry and Cell Biology • Social Work • Medical Science • Pharmacology

Making a difference in the tropics

JCU enjoys national and of ready access to the most • Orpheus Island Research international recognition spectacular and diverse natural Station (pg 45) for its high quality and high laboratories in the world. Field • Marine & Aquaculture impact research. The University site environments for research on Research Facilities Unit has invested substantially coral reefs, tropical rainforests, • Paluma Rainforest Field Station in structures and facilities coastal wetlands, woodland • Daintree Rainforest to support research and savannas and the arid outback Observatory (pg 46) development activity. are all accessible. JCU operates • Advanced Analytical Centre and partners with several major (pg 48) One of several key aspects teaching and research facilities, • Fletcherview Tropical in JCU’s success lies in its these include: Veterinary Research Station unique geographical location. • The Cairns Institute (pg 47) Researchers and graduate • ARC Centre of Excellence for students have the advantage Coral Reef Studies (pg 49)

44 | www.jcu.edu.au World-class research facilities

Orpheus Island Research Station Orpheus Island is a continental island providing access to a wide variety of Great Barrier Reef habitats. Researchers and students regularly visit the island to study the diverse fauna, particularly on the sand and rubble intertidal reef flat, as well as fauna associated with the mangrove community.

James Cook University maintains Orpheus Island Research Station, which has accommodation, boats, dive facilities, a lecture theatre, extensive laboratory facilities including climactic controlled research rooms, wet labs and a versatile saltwater aquarium system. The facility provides researchers and students with outstanding access to diverse marine environments. The island is located on the Great Barrier Reef, situated 120km north of Townsville and 220km south of Cairns. www-public.jcu.edu.au/oirs

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Daintree Rainforest Observatory Situated in the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics region at Cape Tribulation, the Daintree Rainforest Observatory offers scientists from throughout the world the opportunity to conduct a range of canopy related projects.

The forests support about 800 species of vertebrates, many of which are endemic, and about 5000 species of plants, of which 1300 are endemic. The Daintree Rainforest Observatory is the only research station of this type in Australia. It is a partner in the Global Canopy Program – an international network of research, education and conservation exploring the function of forest canopies in the maintenance of biodiversity and the influence of forests on climate change. www.jcu.edu.au/canopycrane

46 | www.jcu.edu.au World-class research facilities

The Cairns Institute Located at JCU’s Cairns campus, The Cairns Institute is a unique international institute for advanced studies of human life in the tropics within a global context.

It brings together leading researchers from the humanities, social sciences, education, creative arts and other disciplines. It has fast become a research, consulting, policy development and teaching hub for northern Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and complements existing JCU research centres in areas such as medicine, marine biology and tropical agriculture. www.jcu.edu.au/cairnsinstitute

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Advanced Analytical Centre The Advanced Analytical Centre proudly supports teaching and research at JCU by providing a wide range of analytical facilities backed by experienced and professional staff. The Advanced Analytical Centre is a central facility at JCU that is managed by the JCU Division of Research and Innovation. The analytical equipment is leading edge and the combined resources of the Centre offers the only facilities of this kind north of Brisbane. Equipment includes: • Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) • Laser Ablation ICP-Mass Spectroscopy • Electron Microprobe (EPMA) • X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF) • Laser Confocal Microscope • Gas and liquid chromatrogaphy • Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) • Genetic analysis www.jcu.edu.au/aac

48 | www.jcu.edu.au ARC Centre of World-class Excellence for research facilities Coral Reef Studies

ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies is the world’s pre- eminent coral reef research group and undertakes research for the sustainable use and management of coral reefs.

This prestigious research centre is headquartered at James Cook University, Townsville. The Centre is a partnership of James Cook University (JCU), the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), The Australian National University (ANU), the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), The University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Western Australia (UWA). The Centre of Excellence is a collaboration of approximately 250 scientists of whom nearly 200 are postgraduate students. This underpins Australia’s leading contribution to coral reef sciences, and fosters stronger collaborative links between the major Australian partners and a network of leading institutions around the world. www.coralcoe.org.au

| 49 Student services JCU provides a full range of support services for students to help make the most of their time at university. Whether students need help with an assignment, finding accommodation, or just need someone to talk to, there are dedicated services on campus to assist.

James Cook International Learning Skills • online job finder, including part-time and vacation jobs The James Cook International office assists Learning advisers provide academic support • career advice every international student at JCU to for all JCU students. Workshops, online • on-campus career fairs ensure his or her stay in Australia and at the tutorials and individual sessions are available • access to computer-based career guidance University is a pleasant and productive one. to help with: assignment writing, lecture note programs to help with career choices James Cook International staff should be the taking, organisational skills, exam preparation, first point of contact if assistance is needed. research skills and support for students from www.jcu.edu.au/careers They provide a range of support services and non- English speaking backgrounds. Students with disabilities information for students including www.jcu.edu.au/learningskills • Preparing for arrival information Specialist services are available to students • free arrival reception service Multi-faith centre with permanent or temporary disabilities who • orientation program may require additional information, support This centre caters for students from a diverse or resources. If a student needs these services • social activities range of religious backgrounds and is available • assistance securing accommodation they should contact Accessability Services as at the Cairns and Townsville campuses. It soon as they accept their offer to study at JCU. • orientation tours of Townsville provides pastoral care, spiritual and religious or Cairns cities support for students. The International office www.jcu.edu.au/office/disability • assistance in emergencies can also provide advice to students on local • personal well-being and welfare support places of worship. Leading technology • after hours student assistance helpline www.jcu.edu.au/chaplaincy Students at JCU enjoy access to the latest • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) technology and a wealth of electronic information Counselling resources, including access to the JCU network • student advice, advocacy and referral to borrow books from the JCU Library • course admission procedures A confidential, free counselling service is catalogue, submit assignments, to contact • returning home program provided for students at the Townsville and lecturers, take part in online class discussions Cairns campuses by qualified psychologists for www.jcu.edu.au/international and more. a wide range of academic and personal needs. www.jcu.edu.au/student/counselling PC and Macintosh computer laboratories are JCU Professional College available on all campuses. Selected computer To complement the skills and knowledge JCU Student Association laboratories are open 24 hours, seven days a students gain through their studies, the week, offering printing facilities on a user-pays JCU Professional College extends The JCU Student Association is directed by basis. Wireless zones let students access the opportunities to students for professional elected students and, for a membership fee, web from their laptop computer at selected and personal development. provides services and amenities to students. sites on campus. These include: student representation The College’s programs focus on building to the University, student welfare issues, Library leadership capabilities, professionalism, entertainment, sports facilities and food productive networks and cross-cultural skills to outlets on the Cairns and Townsville campuses. The JCU Library is one of the best in regional give JCU graduates a career-building edge. All Australia, with the campuses of Townsville www.jcu.edu.au/studentassoc JCU students are members of the Professional and Cairns owning a combined collection College with access to a range of programs of almost half a million volumes. Books can in three modules: Leadership, Community Careers and be ordered online and delivered between Engagement and Cultural Competency. Employment Service campuses. Over 24,000 unique electronic www.jcu.edu.au/procollege The JCU Careers and Employment Service journals are accessible as part of a rapidly provides information and advice on careers, expanding collection of electronic resources. employment and further study to current JCU www.jcu.edu.au/libcomp students and graduates. Free services include

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| 51 Accommodation Townsville and Cairns offer a range of housing options for students. Purpose-built student accommodation is available on-campus in Townsville in halls of residence or colleges. In Cairns, privately owned and operated student residences are available near the campus.

James Cook University’s Accommodation than 800 students in a variety of full board courts, dining room, conference facilities and Service helps students with on-campus and self-catering (Rotary International House an on-site manager. Cairns Student Lodge accommodation in halls of residence and only), single and twin-share rooms and is linked to the JCU campus by a pedestrian colleges, as well as in private rental or shared townhouses. walkway/bicycle path. accommodation (off-campus). For students www.jcu.edu.au/jcuhalls www.studentlodge.com.au who prefer off-campus accommodation, the John Flynn College provides catered Cairns Sharehouse: Cairns Share house offer service maintains a register of houses, units, accommodation for 200 male and female quality accommodation in a huge selection apartments, shared accommodation, home students on campus. of 32 modern private flats and apartments stay and caretaker arrangements. The Service www.johnflynn.org all within easy walking distance of the centre also provides tenancy information and advice of Cairns. on how to rent a private house or unit. St Mark’s College has catered accommodation for 153 male and female The share houses are clean, comfortable and A wide range of quality housing is available for students. reasonably priced. You can choose from over rent near the Townsville and Cairns campuses, stmarks.jcu.edu.au 170 private single, double and twin rooms in and students may find that renting privately is various locations. Each apartment features an affordable alternative to living on campus. The Combined Catholic Colleges of St from 3-6 bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms and is For information about accommodation or Raphael and St Paul consist of catered fully furnished with share kitchen, lounge and boarding options at JCU visit single study/bedroom accommodation for dining facilities. www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation 90 male and 60 female students in separate www.cairns-sharehouse.com wings. St Raphael’s College provides catered accommodation for 74 female students in The Beaches Apartments: Just a 10-minute Townsville Accommodation single study/bedrooms walk from the JCU Cairns campus. Furnished www.cathcollegesjcu.edu.au two bedroom/two bathroom apartments in On-campus accommodation is available a secure, resort style complex with an on-site at the Townsville campus for international Please note students do not need to belong to manager. The Beaches has two free style students. Applications are considered from any particular faith in order to stay at any of the swimming pools, one lap pool, a gymnasium, 1 September for the first teaching period/ JCU residential colleges. two BBQ areas with showers and toilets, a semester of the following year, and from 1 May tennis court, study area and small putting green. for the second teaching period/semester and www.the-beaches.com.au can be submitted by applying online through the JCU Accommodation Service website at Cairns Accommodation www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation The following accommodation options are located near the Cairns campus and Singapore Accommodation A $55 application fee applies for all students. are independently owned and operated. In Students at JCU Singapore are offered JCU Halls of Residence managed by JCU addition to this there are an abundant number assistance with finding off-campus include of accommodation rental options in the area. accommodation, usually in student hostels close to the campus. For more information on • University Hall Cairns Student Lodge: Situated 400 metres accommodation please send your enquiries to • George Roberts Hall (approximately 1300 feet) from the JCU Cairns [email protected] • Western Courts campus. Fully catered accommodation is • Rotary International House provided and facilities include internet access, The halls provide accommodation for more a swimming pool, barbecue area, volleyball

52 | www.jcu.edu.au Examples of housing options and costs Approximate total living costs The following provides a guide to the approximate cost of living Type of Accommodation Townsville Cairns in Townsville and Cairns. A$/week A$/week Expense Approximate cost (A$) Off Campus 1 bedroom flat/unit $175 $220 Rent (share only) $120–$170 2 bedroom flat/unit $265 $270 Food $100 3 bedroom flat/unit $340 $315 Electricity $30 3 bedroom house $345 $360 Transport/Travel $25–$30 4 bedroom house $400 $415 2 bedroom townhouse $270 $250 Miscellaneous $50

All costs are average weekly rents and are correct for May 2014 in suburbs nearest JCU TOTAL PER WEEK $325–$380 campuses only and subject to increase. Based on information from the Residential Tenancies Authority Queensland. www.rta.qld.gov.au/median_rents.cfm TOTAL PER YEAR $16,900–$19,760 All costs are approximate and are subject to change. On Campus Rent is based on sharing a privately rented house. Cairns Lodge Full-board $270–$330 $270 Students will need to factor in the cost of text books as well. Costs vary depending on the subject. Cairns Lodge Self-catering $180–$220 $220 www.jcu.edu.au/jcuhalls/money

Please note Students who have booked accommodation on campus may have to find independent accommodation off campus for one or two nights if arriving before the college residence opens. The James Cook International office assists students with booking temporary accommodation. The JCU Orientation program, introducing new students to life at the university, is held the week before classes commence each teaching period. All international students are required to attend.

| 53 Academic and English Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements

Program Entry Requirements Additional Notes

Postgraduate Coursework Successful completion of study equivalent to an Some degrees do have additional Australian undergraduate Bachelor degree requirements, including work experience or high academic achievement.

Masters by Research Successful completion of study equivalent to an International students who have not Australian undergraduate Bachelor degree with completed an Australian Bachelors degree first or second class Honours must have a Bachelors degree and a minimum of six months formal research training Successful completion of study equivalent to an Australian undergraduate Bachelor degree An international qualification considered and successful completion of either a Graduate equivalent to the JCU Postgraduate Diploma Diploma or Graduate Certificate of Research or Graduate Certificate of Research Methods Methods (can be completed at JCU) will also be considered appropriate

Doctoral (PhD) Successful completion of study equivalent to an Any international qualification or publications Australian Masters degree with at least a 50% considered equivalent to the programs listed research component will also be deemed appropriate Successful completion of study equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours

For details on specific entry requirements, see the courses and fees table on page 14, or visitwww.jcu.edu.au/courses and search for the degree or course you are interested in.

54 | www.jcu.edu.au English language requirements

Students whose native language is not English must generally demonstrate their proficiency by achieving a score in a test such as Academic IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson (PTE Academic) (see table below). Other English language tests may also be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Students who have successfully completed two years of full-time study in which the language of instruction was English may satisfy the entry requirement. Please note: English Band requirements for individual courses can be found on the Courses and Fees table (see p.14).

Band 1 Band 2 Band 3a Band 3b Band 3c

IELTS 6.0 (no component 6.5 (no component 7.0 (no component 7.0 (with 7.0 in three 7.0 (no component lower than 5.5) lower than 6.0) lower than 6.5) components and 6.5 lower than 7.0) in one component)

TOEFL 550 (with a 570 (with a 577 (with a 577 (with a 577 (with a (paper-based) minimum Test of minimum Test of minimum Test of minimum Test of minimum Test of Written English Written English Written English Written English Written English score of 4.0) score of 4.5) score of 5.5) score of 5.5) score of 5.5)

TOEFL 79 (minimum 90 (minimum 100 (minimum 100 (minimum 100 (minimum (internet-based) writing score of 19) writing score of 21) writing score of 23) writing score of 23) writing score of 23)

Pearson 57 64 72 72 72 (PTE Academic)

If a student meets the academic requirements but not the English Packaged offers language entry requirement, they may be given a packaged Offer. This Packaged Offers can also be issued for students requiring further combines studying English at the Union Institute of Languages, plus an research training before entering a Master of Research or PhD at JCU offer of placement in a JCU academic program, which will allow them to (such as the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods). Students who do apply for a student visa for the total length of studies in Australia. not meet JCU’s direct entry English language requirements will be issued For more information, please contact International Admissions by with a Packaged Offer for Academic English studies plus their chosen emailing [email protected]. degree. The James Cook International team will be able to advise the appropriate pathway. Please note that the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) also has certain rules relating to student visas which, depending on the visa assessment level of your country of citizenship, may require you to sit an English test even though you meet other English language requirements set by JCU.

| 55 Important Information

Financial Aid and Scholarships • The International Postgraduate Research for the full duration of their Student Visa Scholarship (IPRS) covers tuition and some whilst in Australia. Students who arrive Financial aid and scholarships for international medical insurance. without a Student Visa will not have access students are limited and generally not • JCU Postgraduate Research Scholarship to OSHC until their Student Visa is granted. available from Australian sources. Students are (JPRS) covers tuition only. Fees vary depending on the duration and advised to explore what funding opportunities the insurer however for 2014 OSHC through (i.e. loans, grants, subsidies, sponsorships, Students must be accepted for a place in a JCU’s preferred insurer, Allianz Global scholarships and other awards or benefits) research degree program to be considered for Assist, is currently A$1909 for a single 38 are available from sources within their home scholarship support. For information on how to month premium. Only eligible citizens from country. JCU is familiar with some financial apply and eligibility criteria go to Norway, Sweden or Belgium are exempt aid options that are available to students from www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships from purchasing OSHC under Australian specific nationalities and criteria. For more government reciprocal arrangements. information, refer to www.jcu.edu.au/international/scholarships Planning Your Budget • Student Services and Amenities Fee The Student Services and Amenities fee US & Canadian students with government University study involves a range of expenses provides students access to services that funding have access to a dedicated Financial including living and study costs. Some are fixed enhance your student experience through Aid Administrator who is based on the and some will vary, depending on the type of student life, student representation and Townsville campus. All forms and enquiries course you are studying, and your lifestyle. advocacy. The fee for 2014 is $281 and is should be directed to [email protected] Tuition Fees subject to change for 2015. Australia Award Scholarships (AAS) Tuition fees vary between degrees and • Books and miscellaneous study expenses James Cook University receives students increase each new calendar year. Fee Approximately A$500 is required per under Australia Awards Scholarships. information for JCU degrees in Australia is teaching period/semester for books. Other These scholarships are administered by the given on page 14 of this publication, and for study costs, depending on the course, may Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Singapore fees see page 9. include: field trip costs, lab equipment, under its Australian Aid program. For details www.jcu.edu.au/international/fees stationery, subject handbooks and about Australia Awards Scholarships including Other costs calculator. It is also suggested that the costs eligibility and how to apply, visit In addition to annual tuition fees, international for a computer/laptop be factored into your www.australiaawards.gov.au students should be aware of the following costs: overall costs. Other Scholarships and Grants • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Australian Visa Information JCU offers a limited number of scholarships International students are required to and grants to International students, these are organise visa length Overseas Student It is essential that you apply for an Australian generally based on academic merit. Health Cover (OSHC) through an approved student visa before arriving in Australia. www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships insurance provider before applying for a To apply you need to contact your nearest Student Visa. OSHC can either be purchased Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Research Scholarships through JCU and paid together with other Commission (www.dfat.gov.au/missions). JCU offers highly competitive scholarships to university fees, or arranged directly with You can also contact the Department of students commencing research degrees at the OSHC insurance provider. Students Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). Master or Doctoral level. will also be required to maintain coverage The DIBP website contains comprehensive

2015 Study Dates (Townsville and Cairns) Teaching Period One 2015 (Semester One) Teaching Period Two 2015 (Semester Two) Arrival service 9 – 15 February Arrival service 13 – 19 July Orientation 16 – 20 February Orientation 20– 24 July Classes begin 23 February Classes begin 27 July Mid-semester recess 13 – 19 April Mid-semester recess 28 September – 4 October Classes end 29 May Classes end 30 October Exam period 6 – 19 June Exam period 7 – 20 November Results published 6 July Results published 7 December

56 | www.jcu.edu.au information about applying for visas, visit the Australian Education International restriction during university vacations student work rights and restrictions, health website and follow the links to ESOS at (research students have unlimited hours). requirements, and FAQs (Frequently Asked www.aei.gov.au. Permission to work in Australia will be Questions) about student visas. automatically included when on a student JCU’s Tuition Fee Policy for International www.immi.gov.au/immigration Students applies to overseas students who visa. The JCU Careers and Employment Service Streamlined Visa Processing do not commence their studies with JCU, or can provide information on part-time and JCU is a participant in the Streamlined Visa withdraw before their course is completed. casual employment and manage an online job Processing arrangements used by DIBP to The Policy sets out the circumstances in which vacancy listing for students. assess applications for an Australian Student a student is entitled to a refund as required Working rights for your partner Visa. Streamlined Visa Processing simplifies under the ESOS Act, and can be found at If a spouse is joining a student in Australia, the student visa assessment process and www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student/finance/ he or she can also work while the student is JCUDEV_005357. may reduce the amount of documentation studying, he/she can apply for a permission to required, particularly for applicants from The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is a work visa. The work conditions for a spouse countries with a DIBP Assessment Level placement and refund service for international will vary depending on the degree being of 3 or 4. students studying on a student visa which undertaken. Students will be eligible for Streamlined Visa also operates under the ESOS Act. The TPS Bringing your family Processing if they have accepted an offer and replaces the Tuition Assurance Scheme Spouses and children can join students in received a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and the ESOS Assurance Fund. On the rare Australia but each family member must be for a place in a JCU registered course. occasions that a provider is unable to deliver a course an international student has paid added to the student visa application, and DIBP must be satisfied that students are for and does not meet their legal obligations certain conditions will apply depending on Genuine Temporary Entrants, that their to make alternative course replacements the age of each member. If children will be primary purpose for coming to Australia is to or provide a refund, the TPS will assist attending school while in Australia school fees study and that they are a Genuine Student. students to find an alternative place or, if will apply. More information can be found Students must meet DIBP’s health and this is not possible, provide a refund of any at www.eqi.com.au/programs/dependant- character requirement and DIBP will also unspent tuition fees. For further information student.html#fees require a student to declare that they have visit tps.gov.au/StaticContent/Get/ sufficient funds to pay for tuition fees and StudentInformation. support themselves for the duration of the Getting to JCU course. Deferral, temporary suspension or cancellation of enrolment Cairns For more information about DIPB’s Genuine The ESOS National Code and student visa Cairns has Australia’s fifth busiest Temporary Entrant and Genuine Student conditions contain restrictions on when international airport. There are direct flights requirements see www.immi.gov.au/ students, or JCU, can defer, suspend or from Japan (four cities), Hong Kong, Papua students/gte-requirement. cancel an enrolment. Students may only New Guinea, New Zealand, Micronesia, Bali and Singapore, with more routes planned for ESOS Act and Tuition Protection Service defer commencement of studies or take a the future. Numerous airlines fly from Sydney As a provider of education services to leave of absence once they have commenced and Brisbane into Cairns daily. international students in Australia, James when there are compassionate or compelling reasons for doing so. A “compassionate or Cook University is required to comply with the Townsville compelling reason” is something which is Education Services for Overseas Students Act Three airlines fly from Brisbane to Townsville beyond an individual’s control and which has, (ESOS Act) and the National Code of Practice or will have, an impact on their academic several times a day. Students can also fly for Registration Authorities and Providers of progress or wellbeing. The University may directly to Cairns and then take the 50-minute Education and Training to Overseas Students suspend a student temporarily, enforcing a shuttle flight to Townsville. Students at the (The National Code). The ESOS legislation and break from study, in certain circumstances. For Townsville campus are strongly recommended National Code specify minimum standards for details visit www.jcu.edu.au/international/ to fly into Townsville, as it is a 4-hour drive the delivery of courses to students in Australia public/groups/everyone/documents/policy/ from Cairns and a 16-hour drive from studying on a student visa and regulate what jcuprd_034357.pdf. Brisbane. There are also regular, direct flights information must be given to existing and from Sydney and Melbourne into Townsville. prospective international students, what Working as a student support must be provided to existing students, Under Australian immigration regulations, Singapore what records are kept and what information coursework students on a student visa may Singapore is an international destination with is to be given to government agencies about work up to 40 hours per fortnight during daily flights to and from the citystate from all international students. For more information university teaching periods and without over the world.

| 57 How to Apply

Step 1 NOTE: Your academic transcripts must be accompanied by the grading scale/key/ Checklist Postgraduate Coursework legend used at the institution where you have Make sure you have included all Select the course you would like to study at JCU, undertaken your studies. Representative details required documents before lodging taking note of the duration, cost and campus can be found at: www.jcu.edu.au/international/ your application with JCU. availability. You may wish to include a second apply/jcurepresentatives. If documentation course preference. is in a language other than English, an official Check that you have certified translation must be included and 99 Answered all questions Note: some coursework degrees will also require translated by the issuing institution or by an you to complete two referee report forms and official translating service. 99 Included all certified academic submit a curriculum vitae/resume. transcripts and degree certificates (with official Coursework application deadlines: Step 3 translations if in a language • 1 February for Teaching Period 1 (Semester 1) JCU will assess your application based upon other than English) • 1 July for Teaching Period 2 (Semester 2) academic and English entry requirements for your preferred course. 99 Supplied English language test The following courses have earlier application results (if applicable) deadlines: 99 Included referee reports where • Postgraduate coursework programs in Step 4 required Psychology – application deadline 30 October If your application is successful, JCU will (for Teaching Period 1) generate an offer which you will receive by 99 Included a two-page research • Graduate Diploma of Education – acceptance e-mail. The offer letter includes proposal (research applicants deadline 1 December • name and duration of the degree you have only) been accepted into Postgraduate Research Degrees • tuition fees, student services and amenities 99 Included a 100-250 word There are two stages to apply for a Postgraduate fee and Overseas Student Health Cover personal statement and Research degree • any credit you have been awarded for previous curriculum vitae/resume (if 1. Students are required to complete an study (if course syllabus of previous subjects applicable) was provided with your application) Expression of Interest for a Higher Degree by 99 Read, completed and signed the • Links to Research form. Offer letter www.jcu.edu.au/grs/prospective/apply. • Preparing for Arrival at JCU 2. Once the Preliminary Project Proposal is • Accommodation information 99 Made a copy of all documents approved, complete the postgraduate research for your records application form and attach your current Step 5 Once complete, please forward resume/CV and two referee report forms. Once you have received your offer, please your application to your JCU These forms are available at www.jcu.edu.au/ sign each page, complete the Acceptance and campus of choice (details on international/apply. Payment form and meet any conditions outlined back of application form) Note: the application form includes applying in your offer Schedule and return it to James for a JCU scholarship. Cook International or your JCU representative, along with any payment as set out in your offer Research application deadlines: letter. Research degrees are accepted throughout the year and start dates will depend on advisor availability and project funding. Applications for Step 6 competitive JCU Research Degree Scholarships JCU will then issue you an electronic starting in 2015 close on the 31 August. Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). This is the document you will need to obtain a student visa Step 2 for Australia. Further details will be provided upon acceptance of your offer. Collect all necessary documentation including certified academic transcripts, proof of work experience and academic English results (IELTS/ Step 7 Did you know TOEFL/Pearson tests). You can find a list of possible JCU Use your eCOE to obtain a student visa from academic supervisors and research your nearest Embassy or Consulate in your home topics for your area of interest at Register as a first time user on JCU’s online country. research.jcu.edu.au/portfolio application portal (found from the webpage of your chosen course). You may also engage the Contact Us services of one of JCU’s authorised overseas Step 8 For more information or if you have representatives. Once you have a student visa, you are ready to trouble applying online contact begin your study at JCU. [email protected]

58 | www.jcu.edu.au Application for admission to a Postgraduate Coursework Course Personal Details

Family Name Title e.g. Mr/Mrs/Dr

Given Names Male Female

Permanent address in home country

Telephone number in home country

Address (where we can contact you about your application). If applying through an agent, please put the agent’s details here.

Country in which you are submitting this application

Telephone Mobile/Cell Phone Fax

Email (must include personal email of student)

Date of Birth Day Month Year

Citizenship Country of Birth

Do you hold a current Australian visa? Yes No If yes, please give category of visa

Do you have a disability, psychological or medical condition which may affect your studies? Yes No

If yes, attach supporting documents

Will you be bringing family members on a dependant student visa? Yes No

English language proficiency

English is the main language spoken in my home Yes No

If no, please indicate language

I will have / or have taken an IELTS test TOEFL test within the past two years (please tick appropriate box) JCU TOEFL Code is 9811 on Day Month Year Please attach original documentation

I have undertaken studies (secondary/high school/university) for a minimum of two years in which the language of instruction was English. Please attach documentary evidence.

preferred COURSE

Masters Degree Graduate/Diploma Graduate/Certificate Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Research Methods

Name of Course (1st choice) e.g. Master of Science

Major (if applicable) e.g. Aquaculture

Name of Course (2nd choice)

Major (if applicable)

PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL PROGRAMS I wish to study at (tick one only) Townsville Cairns Singapore Brisbane ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL CAMPUSES.

When would you like to start your studies?

Townsville or Cairns Teaching Period (semester) One (February) Two (July) Year

Singapore or Brisbane Trimester One (February) Two (June) Three (October) Year Educational qualifications

Name of School Name of qualification years ATTENDED COURSE completed OR institution or COURSE (MONTH/YEAR TO MONTH/YEAR) (YES/NO)

Please attach certified copies of transcripts of all academic records. (A certified copy means a stamped photocopy signed by a public notary or institution representative or authorised JCU agent as being a true and accurate record of the original document). All documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution or by an official translating service.

Credit for previous study

Are you applying for credit for previous studies? Yes No

If yes, please attach the course syllabus for each of the subjects you wish to seek credit for. If your educational institution has an articulation agreement with JCU, you are not required to submit this documentation.

financial sponsor I am being sponsored by the organisation whose details are attached. Attach official letter to application.

Other

None

declaration (all applicants must complete)

I declare that the information I have supplied on the application form is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and correct. I acknowledge that my application for admission is subject to acceptance by JCU which has power to impose conditions. I further acknowledge that in the event my application for admission as a student at JCU is accepted, and in consideration of provision of educational resources by JCU, I will be bound by the provisions of JCU’s relevant student handbooks, statutes, rules and policies as are in force from time to time, and will be subject to the lawful instructions of officers of JCU. STREAMLINED VISA PROCESSING I make this declaration in relation to my application for my preferred course/s at James Cook University (JCU). I understand that JCU is a participant in the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) and that the University will rely on this declaration in relation to any offer of enrolment in the Course which is made to me. I declare that: • I am a Genuine Temporary Entrant and a Genuine Student*; • studying the Course is my primary purpose for coming to Australia; • I understand that if I am granted an Australian student visa, I will have to comply with the conditions on that visa; • I believe that I am academically qualified for the Course have applied for and have, or will have, the English proficiency level required to commence the Course; • I have calculated the cost of my course, am aware of the current exchange rate between the currency of my home country and the Australian dollar and understand that the exchange rate will vary from time to time; • I have genuine access to the total funds required**, while in Australia, to cover all tuition fees, travel (including return airfare), living costs and overseas health cover for myself and my dependents (if any) for the duration of the Course; and • If I have ever been refused a visa for entry into Australia, I have advised JCU and provided a copy of the visa refusal notification from DIBP and any other relevant documentation.

* For the definition of Genuine Temporary Entrant and Genuine students under the SVP visit: The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/2011-genuine-temporary-entrant.pdf **For financial requirements for obtaining a student visa under the SVP visit: DIAC Financial requirements: Travel, tuition and living expenses www.immi.gov.au/students/students/573-0/financial.htm

PRIVACY Personal information supplied on this form will be handled in accordance with JCU’s Privacy Policy (available at www.jcu.edu.au). I acknowledge that this information may be provided to other areas of JCU and to third parties for administrative and legislative purposes (under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code), including but not limited to the JCU Student Association; JCU’s educational representatives and business partners; Australian Commonwealth and State agencies; other academic institutions to verify my previous qualifications; the TPS Director of the Tuition Protection Service; and my Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) provider.

Signature Date

Please send all completed forms to the address on the right, or to one of JCU’s approved agents, listed online at www.jcu.edu.au/international/apply/jcurepresentatives

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