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

2. About James Cook University Founded 1970, named after famous British explorer Multi-campus university with offerings in Australia and Singapore Comprehensive university – over 300 courses Diverse student body CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

3. JCU Profile Ranked in top 5% of universities world-wide Ranked in Top 500 World Universities / Top 100 Asia Pacific Universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong, 2010) Leading research university specialising in tropical and environmental and earth studies, tourism, public health and marine sciences CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

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

5. Our locations

6. JCU Townsville 11,500 students on campus Set in natural, tropical bushland Active campus environment Extensive research facilities On campus accommodation CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

7. JCU Cairns Over 4,000 students on campus Unique rainforest setting Modern campus and teaching facilities Abundant accommodation nearby CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

8. Townsville and Cairns cities Safe and friendly Lower cost of living Tropical climate Multicultural environment Proximity to Reef, Outback and Forest Part-time job opportunities Relaxed lifestyle CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

9. Attractions and Activities Great Barrier Reef Atherton Tablelands Whitsunday Islands Magnetic Island Wet Tropics CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international The Outback Scuba Diving Kuranda Skyrail Billabong Sanctuary

10. JCU Singapore JCU’s first offshore campus in Asia Hub for information technology and education Degrees in Business, IT and Psychology Fast track trimester schedule Transferable to JCU in Australia CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

11. JCU Brisbane Russo Higher Education operated campus Located in downtown Brisbane city Courses in Accounting, Business, IT, Tourism and Hospitality Management Free job search services Fast-track trimester schedule Masters internships available CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

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

13. Australian Education System Two intakes per year – February and July Mix of lecturers and tutorials (also fieldwork, labs, seminars) 4 subjects per semester (approximately 12 credit points at JCU) Promotes independent thinking, analysis, discussion CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

14. What can I study? Level of Study Bachelor Masters (Coursework or Research) PhD’s Short term study abroad (semester/year) Diverse Study Areas Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication, Criminology, Education, Languages, Multimedia Journalism, Psychology, Politics and International Relations, Public Relations, Social Work, Women’s Studies Accounting, Business, Commerce, E-business, Economics, Hospitality, HR Management, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, New Media Arts, Tourism Biomedical Science, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Speech Pathology, Sport and Exercise Science, Veterinary Science Aquaculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Earth Science, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

15. Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences “People, Identity and Place” Examines social, cultural and political issues that apply to individuals, communities and regions, particularly the tropics Popular Programs Bachelor of Arts – variety of specialisations Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism – innovative program unique in Australia Bachelor of Education, Social Work and Psychology – all professional programs Master of Arts – flexible, self tailored program Master of Social Work – for non social work graduates Master of Psychology Graduate Diploma of Education – one-year program for non education graduates CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

16. Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts Bachelor of Business Accounting, Business Law, Economics and Regional Development, Financial Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Public Relations Management, Sports and Event Management, Tourism Management Bachelor of Information Technology Business, Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive Technologies and Game Design Bachelor of New Media Arts Digital Imaging, Digital Media Design, Digital Sound, Digital Visual Arts, Performance Bachelor of Laws CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

17. Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts MBA (1.5 years / 1 year fast track) Accounting and Finance, Dispute Resolution, General Management, International Tourism, Educational Leadership, Marketing Master of Information Technology Business, Informatics, Computing and Networking, Interactive Technologies and Game Design Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management Program accredited by World Tourism Organisation (WTO), First chair of Tourism in Australia, 4 of the top 50 tourism professors at JCU Townsville / Cairns Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution Joint Programs available CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

18. Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Undergraduate Medicine / Surgery Pharmacy Occupational Therapy Nursing Physiotherapy Biomedical Sciences / Med Lab Sciences Speech Pathology Sport and Exercise Science Veterinary Science Postgraduate Public Health and Tropical Medicine Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science Biomedical Sciences Nursing CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

19. Faculty of Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science Aquaculture, Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Hydrology and Water Resources, Mathematics, Marine Biology, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Plant Sciences, Zoology Master of Applied Science Aquaculture, Environmental Earth Science, Exploration and Mining Geology, Marine Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Natural Resource Management, Oceanography and Meteorology, Protected Area Management, Physics, Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Ecology and Conservation, Tropical Marine Ecology and Fisheries Biology, Tropical Urban and Regional Planning Master of Development Practice Science at JCU Proximity to Great Barrier Reef Research and field stations Consistently ranked in worlds top 3 for research in ecology and environment, plant and animal science and geoscience World leader in marine biology and coral reef studies Ranked #1 in world for Coral Reef Ecology Citations CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

20. Research at JCU Masters by Research PhD’s Graduate Certificate / Diploma Research Methods – Pathway to Research programs Research Strengths Marine Science Earth Science Tropical Biology and Conservation Biotechnology and Molecular Sciences People, Identity, Place – intellectual, social, economic and cultural dynamics Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) Research Stations and Facilities Cyclone Structural Testing Centre Kirrama Field Station Orpheus Island Research Station Paluma Field Station Research Vessel James Kirby CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

21. Pathways to JCU Academic Diplomas Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Engineering, IT, Science Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) – Business Entry into Business, Accounting and Tourism Masters English JC-ELC English for Academic Purposes DEEP Programs Research Graduate Certificate and Diploma of Research Methods Packaged offers CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

22. James Cook English Language Centres Located on the Cairns campus and Townsville city centre Access to most University services and facilities English for Academic Purposes DEEP programs Homestay accommodation with local Australian families Study tours and excursions CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

23. Our place in the tropics Some research strengths - tropical marine Sustainable aquaculture for the Pacific Approaches to Indigenous harvest of threatened marine life New technologies for monitoring coastal waters Sustaining Great Barrier Reef line fishing CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

24. Our place in the tropics Sustainability Building to cope with tropical cyclones Management of Natural Disasters such as cyclones Climate-proofing the sugar industry Greenhouse conditions and tropical savannas Systemic planning for a sustainable future Impact of climate change on bio-diversity in the tropics Conserving ecosystems in the wet tropics Sustainable tourism CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

25. Our place in the tropics Medicine and health Indigenous Health Tropical Infectious diseases Dengue fever (Gates funded Mosquito Research Facility at the Cairns campus) Cancer research – melanoma Australian Institute for Tropical Medicine (now Anton Breinl Centre) Centre for Public Health & Tropical Medicine) – 100 yrs old CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

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

27. JCU Study Abroad Program Townsville, Cairns and Singapore campus One or two teaching periods (semesters) Choose subjects from across study areas – www.jcu.edu.au/courses www.jcu.edu.au/courses Popular subjects offering field trips / hands on experience Flexible entry requirements CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

28. Popular Study Abroad Areas CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international » Accounting & Finance » Anthropology » Aquaculture » Archaeology » Asia Pacific Development » Australian Studies » Biochemistry » Biomedical Science » Botany » Business » Chemistry » Communications » Computer Science » Criminology » Digital Imaging » Earth Science » Economics » Education » Engineering » English Literature » Environmental Science » Geography » Geology » German » Graphic Design » History » Indigenous Studies » Information Technology » Journalism » Languages » Law » Management » Marine Biology » Marketing » Mathematics/Physics » New Media Arts » Nursing » Occupational Therapy » Pharmacology » Physiology » Politics and International Relations » Psychology » Public Relations » Rainforest Science » Social Science » Sociology » Sport & Exercise Science » Tourism » Tropical Biology » Women’s Studies » Zoology

29. Subjects with Field Work Many subjects on offer contain field components which allow you to study in the natural environmental and gain practical experience. Examples include: Coral Reef Ecology Linking Indigenousness Conserving Tropical Rainforests Effective Photography Rock Art Field School Climate Change and Plant Survival Outback Field Geology CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

30. Choosing your subjects CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

31. Choosing your subjects CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

32. Choosing your subjects CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

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

34. Accommodation On and off-campus options depending on preference, availability and campus Once you have received your offer to study at JCU you can apply for on campus accommodation $50 non-refundable application fee for on campus Temporary accommodation can be arranged for you if you need a place to stay short-term when arriving in Australia Accommodation fees are billed directly to you CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

35. Arrival at JCU Airport pick-up up to two weeks before orientation week Welcome Sessions Settling into temporary or permanent accommodation Accommodation tours for off-campus options Orientation activities CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

36. Orientation Week Official Welcome to JCU Introduction to your Faculty Meet with academic advisors and review enrolled subjects / timetables Social events – meet other students, experience campus life Workshops and Sessions including Looking for Work, Adjusting to Australia and Life at JCU, and Learning Skills Sessions CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

37. Student Services Arrival Service and Orientation Program Accommodation service Student advisors and mentoring service Sporting facilities and clubs Free study skills and English Language support Careers and employment service CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

38. The JCU Advantage Global quality degrees Supportive study environment Teaching and research reputation for excellence Relaxed tropical lifestyle Lower cost of living English immersion in a true Australian setting CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international

39. Find out more James Cook International www.jcu.edu.au/international Tel: +61 7 4781 5601 CRICOS Provider No. 00117J www.jcu.edu.au/international www.youtube.com/jamescookuniversity www.facebook.com/james.cook.university.international

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