About the Institution
One of the world's leading institutions focusing on the tropics, Australia's James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Our unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world. Born for the tropics Ranked in the top five percent of the world's tertiary institutions by the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, James Cook University is dedicated to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. Dedicated to research The University conducts nationally significant and internationally recognised research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine and public health care in under-served populations. A comprehensive university Since our establishment in 1970, we have expanded into a multi-campus institution with our largest campuses in Townsville and Cairns, smaller study centres in Mount Isa, Thursday Island, and Mackay, and campuses in Singapore and Brisbane. Our students come from many backgrounds, promoting a rich cultural and experiential diversity on campus. Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses span the Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Information Technology and Social Sciences. We aim to give graduates the qualifications and skills they need for the global workforce. Relevant to our region We also recognise our special obligation to be relevant to our own region and have forged close linkages into the economy and social fabric of the northern Queensland. We are dedicated to ensuring that our teaching, learning and research is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Bachelor of Arts in(Anthropology
Archaeology
Chinese
Communication and Cinema
Criminology
English
Environmental Studies
French Advanced
French Foundation
Geography
German
History
Human Services
Indigenous Australian Studies
Italian
Japanese Advanced
Japanese Foundation
Journalism
Political Science
Psychology
Public Relations
Sociology
Writing)
Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Social Science:
Asia-Pacific Governance and Development
Environment and Heritage
Social and Criminal Justice
Tropical Health and Society
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - IHCAP
Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) - IHCAP
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - IHCAP
Bachelor of Nursing Science - IHCAP
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - IHCAP
Bachelor of Pharmacy - IHCAP
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - IHCAP
Bachelor of Speech Pathology - IHCAP
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - IHCAP
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - IHCAP
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Master of Arts
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)
Doctor of Psychology-Clinical
Doctor of Psychology-Clinical Geropsychology
Doctor of Psychology-Forensic
Doctor of Psychology-Forensic and Clinical
Graduate Certificate Forensic Mental Health
Graduate Certificate of Arts
Graduate Diploma of Arts
Master of Philosophy
Master of Arts-General
Master of Psychology-Clinical
Master of Psychology-Forensic
Master of Social Science-Asia Pacific Governance and Development
Master of Social Science-Criminology
Master of Social Science-Environment and Heritage
Master of Social Science-Indigenous Studies
Master of Social Science-Social Policy
Master of Social Science-Women's Studies
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
Postgraduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate of Family Therapy and Counselling
Postgraduate Certificate of Forensic Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Forensic Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Geropsychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
Doctor of Astronomy
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Health Professional Education
Doctor of Nursing Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)
Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine
Health and Molecular Sciences)
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Doctor of Public Health
Masters (Research):
Master of Administration (Tourism)
Master of Biomedical Science (Research)
Master of Creative Arts
Master of Economics (Research)
Master of Engineering Science (Research)
Master of Information Technology (Research)
Master of Laws (Research)
Master of Medicine
Master of Music
Master of Nursing Science (Research)
Master of Occupational Therapy (Research)
Master of Pharmacy
Master of Philosophy
Master of Physiotherapy
Master of Science (Medicine
Health and Molecular Sciences)
Master of Science (Science and Engineering)
Master of Sport and Exercise Science
Master of Tourism
Master of Tropical Animal Science (Research)
Master of Tropical Veterinary Science (Research)
Research Methods courses:
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods-Arts- Education and Social Sciences
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods-Law- Business and the Creative Arts
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods-Medicine- Health and Molecular Sciences
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods-Science and Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods-Arts
Education and Social Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods-Law
Business and the Creative Arts
Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods-Medicine
Health and Molecular Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods-Science and Engineering