Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism & Languages: 2103 Undergraduate courses

Humanities & Social SciencesJournalism & Languages

Undergraduate courses2013AnthropologyArchaeologyAsia-Pacific Governance & DevelopmentCriminologyEnglishEnvironment & Heritage

Environmental StudiesFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryHuman ServicesIndigenous Australian Studies

Italian

Japanese

Languages

Media & Writing

Multimedia Journalism

Political Science

Psychology

Screen StudiesSocial & Criminal JusticeSociologyTropical Health & Society

Bridget MannixStudying Bachelor of Laws-Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations*)

JCU is a small campus, so you make friends quickly and you get to know your lecturers really well. It’s a nice feeling when they know your name.

Combining law and arts with a double major in politics and international relations is a great alternative to a traditional law degree. Both study areas complement each other, providing a good variety of interesting subjects. An arts degree ensures students graduate with key skills in communication, research and critical analysis, while JCU’s law program provides students with an accredited legal qualification.

Studying a joint degree means I get to study a diverse range of subjects; so far I’ve enjoyed

everything from international relations to criminal law. Eventually I would like to end up working in an area of public policy. Ultimately, a career in this sector would mean relocating to Canberra to work for the government in a role where I would be involved in analysing, developing and implementing policies to better assist the Australian public.

As a student ambassador, I am also involved in helping to promote JCU at open days, school visits, career markets and information sessions. There is a particular emphasis on

encouraging secondary students to aspire to university.

I’m now in my third year of a combined 5-year degree, and so far studying at JCU has been great. I’ve lived in Townsville for a few years now, so it’s home. In some ways this may be an advantage as I have my family and friends close by, but the JCU community is so close-knit that it probably doesn’t make too much difference.

From my experience, people are friendly and the staff are approachable and genuinely want to help you succeed.

* now Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

ContentsAbout James Cook University 2

James Cook University campuses 4

Accommodation 5

What to expect at university 6

Study Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism & Languages at James Cook University 7

The student experience 8

How our degrees can prepare you for a dynamic future 9

Make a difference in society 9

Academic courses

Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology 10

Archaeology 11

Criminology 14

English 15

Environmental Studies 17

French 18

Geography 20

German 21

History 22

Human Services 23

Indigenous Australian Studies 24

Italian 25

Japanese 26

Media & Writing 28

Political Science 32

Psychology 33

Screen Studies 34

Sociology 36

Bachelor of Languages 27

Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism 30

Bachelor of Social Science

Asia-Pacific Community Development 12

Environment & Heritage 16

Social & Criminal Justice 35

Tropical Health & Society 37

Joint degrees 38

Alternative entry pathways 40

Diploma of Arts 40

Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism & Languages – course summary 41

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JCU Bachelor of Social Work students with school children in Jaipur, India.

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Strong foundationsJAMES COOK UNIVERSITY (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and a high-ranking teaching and research institution, with around 19,000 students. Our main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. Singapore is a thriving business hub for Asia, and the Cairns and Townsville campuses in Australia are close to two World Heritage sites: the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region. Our distinctive character is linked to our location in the tropics and many courses include tropical, rural, remote and global perspectives. We also have study centres located in Mackay, Mount Isa and Thursday Island, and there is a Russo Higher Education operated campus located in Brisbane delivering undergraduate degrees to international students on behalf and in co-operation with JCU.

We offered our first courses in Townsville in 1961 as an annex of the University of Queensland. JCU became a university in its own right on 20 April 1970 when Queen Elizabeth signed the proclamation in Townsville.

Internationally recognisedA JCU qualification is internationally recognised for excellence.

The Institute of Higher Education, which compiles the Academic Ranking of World Universities, ranks JCU as one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. In 2011, JCU was placed in the top 301-400 grouping of more than 14,000 universities in the world.* In Asia and the Pacific, we are placed in the top 100.**

Teaching excellenceStudy with us and you will learn from expert teachers. Over the past five years, JCU academics have been awarded 36 national awards for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council and in 2012, Professor Jim Burnell, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at JCU, was named Australia’s Lecturer of the Year. With degrees accredited by leading professional organisations, the University received five stars in The Good Universities Guide 2012 for success in getting a job results.

Practical focusJCU courses will give you opportunities for hands-on experience – from internships,

vacation placements and real-world projects with business, industry and government organisations, to field trips in the natural environments of northern Queensland, Asia Pacific and beyond. JCU works with employers and industry groups to make sure our courses reflect best industry practice.

Our courses will give you the key skills essential to all successful careers – effective writing and communication, how to research a topic effectively and the ability to use the latest technology.

Helping you succeedJCU gives you the support you need to succeed. This starts with our friendly and approachable teaching staff and continues through to all of our services for students.

Our Student Mentor Program links new students with second or third year students in the same course for advice and support. We also offer free workshops to help you improve your study and research skills.

All of our students have access to the latest online study resources, 24-hour computer laboratories and free technology skills workshops. The JCU library, with its main hub at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library on the Townsville campus, forms a

network with the campus libraries in Cairns and Singapore, and provides virtual access to all of our students. It is one of the best resourced libraries in Queensland.

A brighter futureJCU focusses on creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

Our world-class research generates new knowledge and understanding to meet the challenges facing the peoples of the tropics.

Sustainability is of paramount importance. We focus on ensuring that our actions today do not limit the range of social, cultural, environmental and economic options open to future generations.

JCU is also committed to achieving genuine and sustainable reconciliation between the Indigenous peoples and the wider community.

About James Cook University

* Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011. This ranking system is widely acknowledged as a leading global indicator of university status.

** International Handbook of Universities, International Union of Universities 2010.

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A JCU qualification is internationally recognised for excellence.


Brisbane

Support services for studentsLearn more about the many support services available to JCU students at: www.jcu.edu.au/student

Accommodation service

Apply for on-campus accommodation in Townsville, or search our online accommodation database: www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Careers and employment service

Search for casual work at our online jobs database and get careers advice from trained employment officers: www.jcu.edu.au/careers

Indigenous students at JCU

Find out about study support and scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: www.jcu.edu.au/study/indigenous-students

Disability support

AccessAbility is a confidential service for all students with a temporary or permanent disability, injury, illness or health condition. Contact the service if you have study-support needs: www.jcu.edu.au/disability

Student mentor program

Team up with a student mentor who is in the same course as you: www.jcu.edu.au/learningskills/mentor

Language and learning services

Learning advisers offer free short courses, on campus and online, to help you manage your time and study better: www.jcu.edu.au/learningskills

Library

Whether it’s locating information, help with assignments, developing study skills or just checking out the new book display, the library staff are here to help: www.jcu.edu.au/libcomp

JCU Townsville CampusJCU Cairns Campus JCU Singapore Campus

CairnsCairns’ idyllic location has seen it evolve from a small seaport, servicing busy industries inland, to a popular tropical destination for visitors from around the world. Cairns lies 350 kilometres north of Townsville, and its population of more than 170,000 people enjoy life in a cosmopolitan coastal city, uniquely positioned between two World Heritage-listed natural icons – the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region. So accessible are these regions from Cairns, visitors can enjoy both in one day.

Cairns campus

The Cairns campus is located at the foot of rainforest-covered mountains, 15 kilometres north

of the city centre and adjacent to Cairns’ northern beaches. Officially opened in 1995, this growing campus of some 4,000 students has modern and innovative teaching facilities, and specialist research hubs. New developments include a $30 million, state-of-the-art teaching facility for dentistry and a similar signature facility for the Cairns Institute.

SingaporeSingapore is the commercial, technological, financial and academic global hub of Southeast Asia. It is an island city of five million people, with per capita income nearly the same as Australia’s. Singapore is the perfect setting for JCU’s third tropical campus.

Singapore campus

JCU Singapore has two campuses which provide students with access to a full range of facilities and services to support their learning in psychology, business, marketing, tourism, information technology and guidance and counselling. The facilities include lecture and seminar rooms, a fully-equipped library, computer laboratories, an on-site bistro and sporting facilities.

TownsvilleTownsville is Queensland’s second largest city with a population of more than 180,000 people. A thriving industrial city on Queensland’s northern coastline, Townsville is also an administrative and service centre for north-eastern Australia. It is uniquely located

within easy reach of two World Heritage-listed natural wonders – the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region. To the west are the savannahs and gulf country of the outback.

Townsville campus

Located on 386 hectares of natural parkland in the suburb of Douglas, the Townsville campus supports approximately 12,000 students. On-campus colleges and halls of residence provide accommodation for around 1,250 students, and there are excellent fitness and sporting facilities.

For more information about JCU campuses and study centres visit: www.jcu.edu.au/about/campuses

James Cook University campusesJCU’s main campuses are in Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. We also have a campus in Brisbane focussing on international students.


AccommodationFinding a place to stay while studying at uni is an important decision to make and can strongly influence your university experience. JCU offers access to a wide range of accommodation types to cater for a variety of individual needs and budgets. We can help you find the kind of accommodation that best suits you. Perhaps you would like to live on campus and have all your meals provided, or even on campus with self-catering facilities. You might prefer off-campus live-in share accommodation or boarding with a family. There are many options available and you can find out about these through JCU’s Accommodation Service.

JCU’s Accommodation ServiceJCU provides an accommodation service and the friendly staff can help you find accommodation best suited to you. Availability of some accommodation options are limited, so it is important to start organising your accommodation as soon as you can. You can apply online for options through the accommodation service’s website.

Townsville accommodationWant to live on campus?

JCU’s Townsville campus has seven colleges and student halls on the campus grounds that can

cater for approximately 1,250 students. College life provides a great atmosphere for you to meet and make lifetime friendships and connections with fellow students from around the world and outside your academic circles. An added advantage of living on the campus grounds is easy access to uni facilities such as ovals, swimming pools, a gymnasium and tennis and basketball courts.

Most colleges offer full-board accommodation, providing three meals a day while some have self-catering options, where you cook for yourself.

The halls and colleges are listed below and you can contact them directly or visit the Accommodation Service website for links.

Saints Catholic CollegeTel: (07) 4727 7200 or <[email protected]>www.cathcollegesjcu.edu.au/

The John Flynn CollegeTel: (07) 4727 7500 or <[email protected]>www.johnflynn.org

JCU Halls of ResidenceTel: (07) 4781 5777 or <[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/jcuhalls/halls

St Mark’s CollegeTel: (07) 4779 5044 or <[email protected]>www.stmarks.jcu.edu.au/

Want to live off campus?

Off-campus options include 2-bedroom units, share accommodation or private boarding. Whatever you are interested in, JCU’s Accommodation Service can help. They can even help with short-term stays for block-mode study.

Cairns accommodationCairns is a popular tourist destination with a large number of commercial accommodation providers offering short and long-term accommodation. JCU’s Accommodation Service can provide further information about these options.

Want to live at the Cairns Student Lodge?

Situated opposite the campus and providing fully-catered accommodation for 225 students.

Tel: (07) 4057 1111 or <[email protected]> www.studentlodge.com.au/

Want to live in a share house in Cairns?

Cairns Sharehouse is a service that professionally manages share facilities for students and backpackers in houses, units and apartments around Cairns.

Tel: (07) 4041 1875 <[email protected]> www.cairns-sharehouse.com

Mount Isa accommodationJCU’s Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health (MICRRH) provides self-catered accommodation in the city for 36 students on professional placements. Contact MICRRH for information.

Tel: (07) 4745 4500 or <[email protected]>

What can accommodation cost?Student halls and colleges on the Townsville campus offer full-board, single room and share options, with a range of prices. An average price per week for a student room in a hall or college with full-board (all meals provided) in 2011 ranged from $270 to $350.

Rental and share accommodation in Cairns and Townsville can cost around $120 to $180 per week for a room in a share apartment or house.

Help with accommodation costs

On-campus halls and colleges offer discounts for up-front payments or if you have a brother or sister staying there.

If you have to move away from home to study and are from a disadvantaged background, Commonwealth government scholarships can assist with relocation and accommodation costs.

Further infoJCU Accommodation Service

Tel: (07) 4781 4148 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm) or <[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation/


What to expect at universityUniversity is an independent learning environment that will develop your confidence as well as your knowledge and skills.

How is university different from school?Study at university is self-directed. You are responsible for keeping up to date with your study material, weekly reading, practical tasks and submitting assignments on time. You will be immersed in your study area and encouraged to express your thoughts and opinions. If you make the most of your studies, it can be one of the most stimulating and exciting times of your life.

Although it’s an independent learning environment, this doesn’t mean you won’t have help when you need it. For example, student mentors are available to answer your questions and to give advice on what to expect in your classes. Free study skills classes in, for example, time management and essay writing will help you stay on top of your study commitments.

Returning to study?Going to university as a mature-age student can be daunting, but more and more people are discovering that with the stimulation and confidence that university study brings, you gain far more than just a degree. To help you find your feet before you begin studying, JCU offers a five-day orientation course called Uniprep.

Full time or part time – what’s involved?For full-time students taking eight subjects (or 24 credit points) a year, the combination of lectures, tutorials, practical sessions plus reading and preparation time at home, will add up to around 40 hours per week. This is the equivalent of a full-time job. Part-time options are available for most JCU courses, giving flexibility for students with work or family commitments.

How often will I have to go?Each subject has its own amount of contact hours, which are the number of hours you are required to be on campus each week. It depends on your course and your subjects. Usually you can arrange your timetable so that you can have at least one day when you have no scheduled contact hours.

Lectures and tutorials – what’s the difference?Lectures involve a lecturer presenting information to many students in a lecture theatre. In this situation there is limited interaction between the lecturer and the students. Tutorials, however, are small groups of students, led by a

tutor, in which you cover the unit material and interact with the tutor and other students. The tutors are there to help you to understand the material and to expand on it. Some courses also include regular laboratory and practical sessions, field trips or work placements. Some subjects combine lectures and tutorials into lectorials.

Flexible optionsYou can usually design your study timetable to fit around the rest of your life. At JCU the majority of subjects are delivered on campus by face-to-face teaching. A growing number of subjects are also available online (flexible delivery mode), which allows you to fit your study around other commitments. Some subjects will be available in short blocks, known as ‘intensives’ and held during vacations.

In addition, our online services for students mean you can complete many tasks from your home computer.

AssessmentAssessment methods vary between subjects. Generally a subject will have written assignments and examinations. Other assessment could include: tutorial presentations, participation in lectures and

tutorials, contribution to discussions, and the completion of practical, field or laboratory work. Familiarise yourself with the assessment needs early in your subject so you can be well prepared.

Work placementsJCU believes in offering students practical opportunities throughout their studies. That’s why many courses include field trips and work placement components. Placements can occur during study or vacation periods, and could take place throughout northern Queensland, into Asia Pacific or further afield. Many of our graduates progress to full-time careers with their work placement employers.


Why study at James Cook University?JCU connects you with one of the most dynamic 21st century regions in the world, and the one that is most shaping Australia’s future – the Asia Pacific.

JCU humanities and social science courses:

• Are designed to help you understand the common problems facing Australia and the Asia Pacific, and how we might solve them through interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships

• Are taught at three JCU tropical campuses in Cairns, Singapore and Townsville, and online. Opportunities may exist for you to move across campuses for different learning experiences.

• Offer you the opportunity to study or undertake fieldwork and placements in the Asia Pacific region, as well as other parts of the world

• Not only help you make sense of our world, but also provide you with skills to adapt to rapidly changing employment markets.

The skills you’ll develop

Through classroom discussions, teamwork and individual projects and assignments, you can acquire a whole set of skills designed to prepare you for a career in a dynamic environment. These include:

• Creativity and flexibility – thinking outside the square

• An appreciation of diversity in culture and ideas

• Research skills including identifying issues, problems and resources, gathering and extracting information

• Problem solving including critical thinking, analysis, synthesising, decision making

• Communication skills including listening, interpersonal skills, concise writing and reporting,

editing, and presenting and public speaking

• Organisational skills including multi-tasking, time management, ability to work under stress, coordinating tasks, managing groups, managing conflict, promoting change

• Leadership skills including taking the initiative, facilitating discussion, project managing, negotiating, listening, being sensitive and supportive, cooperating and delegating, making decisions with others

• Teamwork

• Personal work skills including punctuality, time management, cooperativeness, attention to detail, meeting goals and deadlines, seeking assistance and organisation.

In addition, each major area of study you undertake will provide you with discipline specific skills. For example:

• A study of a language will extend your capacity to communicate in an increasingly interconnected world

• Multimedia Journalism will help you engage with changing media technologies, and provide you with the skill-set to work across multiple platforms including print, radio, television and online. Specific skills include web design, graphic design, digital storytelling, photography, interviewing and writing.

• Media and Writing will develop skills for feature writing and editing, journalism and public relations, as well as creative and short story writing.

Your flexible and rewarding career opportunitiesThe Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Languages, Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism and Bachelor of Social Science have all been designed to help you find rewarding work.

Future-proofing

Humanities and social science courses are designed to be flexible. They offer a broad range of elective subjects, and provide opportunities for you to combine your interests as double majors or joint degrees. They readily produce graduates who are able to adapt to changing work requirements and conditions. Such graduates are in high demand in the workplace.

Why is the workplace seeking adaptable graduates?

Adaptable graduates possess the following set of portable and highly-valued skills:

• Strong professional communication

• The ability to work cooperatively and effectively

• The ability to think and solve problems

• The ability to manage a workload

• The ability to network.

These lifelong skills prepare you to meet the challenges in a rapidly-changing world.

Career options

Our graduates move into an eclectic array of professions in:

• Social services and health

• Law, business, accounting, finance, property, insurance

• Human resources, management, administration

• Marketing, information

• Research

• Local, state and federal government (for example defence, justice, treasury, education, foreign affairs and trade, and more)

• Police and correctional services

• Urban and rural planning, community planning and engagement, aid work (community, national and international), disaster and conflict management, population planning, protected area management

• Cultural heritage and environmental management, national parks, sustainable development

• Policy analysis, advising, lobbying

• Media, journalism, television, radio, film

• Publishing, translation, writing and creative industries, script writing and editing, film reviewing

• Event coordination, museums, archives, galleries, libraries, theatres, cultural institutions

• Public relations, advertising, marketing, philanthropy

• Hospitality and tourism

• Social, cultural and heritage organisations

• Teaching in schools, TAFEs, Adult Education Colleges, and universities.

Some professions also require specific postgraduate qualifications. Our bachelor degrees are prerequisites for fourth year study, the stepping-stone to a Masters and PhD.

Indigenous student supportIf you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, the Faculty is committed to helping you find successful and productive career pathways, and employs Indigenous Support Officers to assist you with academic, financial and mentoring support if you need it.

Scholarships and Bursaries are available, while other resources include the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (TAS) and the national Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS) program, which provide supplementary wages and work experience.

Study Humanities, Social Sciences, Journalism & Languages at James Cook University


As a Humanities or Social Science student at JCU, you will experience a learning environment that encourages debate and discussion.

Classes are small and the timetable is as flexible as we can make it. Graduate experience surveys regularly show that students thrive with the personalised approach we offer as a smaller, regional institution where you have one-to-one contact with your lecturers, and support, rather than a more anonymous and homogenised atmosphere of larger universities.

You will study with highly-qualified and dedicated staff, an above-average proportion of whom are leaders in their fields. Innovation and flexibility in teaching styles and technologies are fundamental to teaching. Many programs offer flexible delivery, in varied block modes and in online formats, to enhance the excellent quality of dynamic teaching we continue to offer in the classroom.

If you study Anthropology with us you will research the societies and cultures of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. Political Science may take you to Southeast Asia and other international destinations.

In Archaeology you might dive wrecks on the Great Barrier Reef, and in History you might study abandoned mining towns. In English it might be the romance of the Renaissance, nestle into the Children’s classics, or vibrant writing from around the world.

As a Multimedia Journalism student you will cover a range of relevant media theory and research methods, and will be introduced to the practical skills of writing, researching, and interviewing. You will also have the opportunity to benefit from industry placement related to your studies. This placement provides relevant work experience, and often leads to valuable contacts and employment opportunities.

As a Screen Studies or Media and Writing student you will be able to hone your skills in areas including cinema, public relations and creative writing.

If you study Languages you will receive expert reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly-qualified foreign language experts and a wide range of audiovisual resources.

While we look at the world from a tropical and Asia Pacific perspective,

you will gain skills that are valued universally. Opportunities for real-world experience, including work placements and industry projects, will prepare you for your professional life. Many students also combine study in Queensland or Singapore with a semester abroad.

The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Social Science are degrees that enable you to follow your interests and explore many areas. Your freedom and capacity to choose, to contrast and compare, and to build a historical and cultural sense of the world is something we want to strengthen. By contrast, the Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism program builds more focussed, sequential, and skills-based outcomes.

On your marks … While assessment methods vary between subjects and courses, generally a subject will require you to provide written assignments such as essays, projects and examinations.

Assessment may also be based on giving tutorials or presentations, attending lectures and tutorials, contributing to discussions, or completing practical work.

Travel and studyIf you think you have to finish studying before you start travelling, as a JCU student you may be eligible to spend a semester or two studying at one of more than 30 exchange partner universities around the world. You can study subjects relevant to your course while overseas, and receive credits towards your JCU degree when you return. In addition, the Faculty has developed special relationships with universities in Thailand and India that offer placement in other experiences. It also has another campus in Singapore with opportunities for study.

Being a student in a foreign country will give an international edge to your degree, and can broaden your employment opportunities even further.

Participation in the Student Exchange program is subject to Faculty approval and is not available for all courses. Please contact [email protected] for more details or visit: www.jcu.edu.au/student/exchange

The student experience


Bachelor of Arts (BA) At JCU you can select from 17 major areas of study in the BA:

• Anthropology • Archaeology• Criminology• English • French • Geography • German • History • Human Services • Indigenous Australian Studies • Italian • Japanese • Media and Writing • Political Science • Psychology • Screen Studies • Sociology.

You can focus on one major area of study or take two majors. The second major can be an area from another Faculty, such as geography or planning. The BA aims to produce graduates with the maximum of intellectual curiosity and creativity for a broad range of interesting careers. You might, for example, combine majors in Sociology and Japanese, or English and Media and Writing. You should always discuss your plans first with the course coordinator or the Level 1 (first year) coordinator.

Normally the BA consists of eight subjects for each of the three years. Each subject is normally worth three credit points. A BA normally consists of 24 subjects or 72 credit points.

There is also space in your BA to take elective subjects. These may be subjects related to your major or majors, or they may simply be subjects of interest to you. Elective subjects can be chosen from any Faculty.

Additionally, the BA contains four core subjects that all students must take to gain competency in a range of general skills, and to introduce you to the specific values of the BA. The first three core subjects are:

• Time Truth & the Human Condition

• Our Space: Networks, Narrative & the Making of Place

• Australian People: Indigenous & Anthropological Perspectives.

All these are Level 1 (first year) core subjects dealing with human understanding of time and space, history, and culture.

The final core subject is ‘Arts Edge’, a Level 3 (third year) subject designed to have you reflect on knowledge and skills developed during your Bachelor of Arts course, and integrate these into contemporary formats ready for the global workplace.

Bachelor of LanguagesThe Bachelor of Languages is a 4-year degree that allows you to specialise in French, German, Italian or Japanese, and spend one year in a study abroad program where the language is spoken.

Bachelor of Multimedia JournalismA specialised 3-year journalism course that prepares you for the digital media world. It has sufficient electives to enable you to study a major from the Humanities and Social Sciences as well. Placements are part of the program too.

Bachelor of Social Science If you intend to work actively in the community, the Bachelor of Social Science is for you. With core subjects in research methods and cultural enquiry with an Australian and regional focus, as a Social Science student you will also choose to specialise in one of four majors:

• Asia-Pacific Governance and Development

• Environment and Heritage

• Social and Criminal Justice

• Tropical Health and Society.

Fieldwork in Asia, the Pacific or Queensland, is possible in some subjects.

You also have the opportunity to choose a second major. You might, for example, take a BA major*, or majors from outside the Faculty such as the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s Geography or Planning. A second major can give you access to apply to do honours in that major should you satisfy all criteria for honours. This maximises opportunities after graduation. Elective subjects can be chosen from any Faculty.

Joint degree opportunitiesYou can combine the Bachelor of Arts with six other degrees at JCU, leading to a myriad of career opportunities. For example, you could combine a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Writing) with a Bachelor of Science for a career in science journalism, or a Bachelor of Arts (English and History) with a Bachelor of Education for a teaching career. Such combined degrees allow you to complete two programs in just slightly more time than you would take to complete one. As such, they greatly enhance your university experience and your employability. See pages 38 and 39 for joint degree information.

Psychology & Social Work at James Cook UniversityIn addition to the courses listed in this book, the School of Arts & Social Science also offers a range of courses in Psychology and Social Work. For more information on these programs, pick up a copy of our Psychology & Social Work brochure or visit www.jcu.edu.au

How our degrees can prepare you for a dynamic future

Our graduates make a difference to life in northern Queensland, Australia, Singapore and around the world. They work in many fields believing that society is not something you take for granted, but something you need to understand and work with in order to affect beneficial change.

Humanities and Social Science graduates enjoy stimulating careers across a wide range of areas including social work, psychology, counselling, media and publishing, administration, the management of cultural institutions, advertising,

government, health, welfare, policy, heritage, community development, and foreign affairs. Social Scientists work in social planning, international aid, cultural heritage, environmental management and allied health professions.

Multimedia Journalism is also an ideal way to increase your value in today’s commercial world. In a marketplace where information is crucial, media and communication degrees provide you with the essential tools to manage information, not just in the media but in every conceivable sector

of industry and administration. Your skills will be in demand with government departments or the huge range of businesses that provide or require expertise in marketing, media, public relations and internal communications.

Creative writers can pursue careers as novelists, playwrights and professional writers through the range of courses available through the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

Additionally, knowledge of modern languages is a key to successful communication

between different cultures and countries. With increased globalisation, communication in foreign languages is becoming all the more important. Studying languages at JCU may open up many opportunities for you across all sectors and industries.

But JCU does not stop there. Once you are in the workforce, JCU offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate degrees to further develop your professional and research expertise. See our Postgraduate booklets for more details.

Make a difference in society* All BA majors, except for ‘English’, are available as a secondary major within the Bachelor of Social Science.


What is Anthropology?

Anthropology is the study of societies and cultures. Anthropologists study the patterns of beliefs, values, meanings and technologies developed by past and present human societies. In the past, Anthropology was inspired by European contact with different cultures in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and the Pacific.

Today, issues of concern to all contemporary societies feature in Anthropology studies, including multiculturalism, globalisation, development, change, empowerment and human equality.

Course overview

Anthropology is a tool for understanding our world, with a focus on social and cultural systems. Anthropology at James Cook University aims to provide students with a wide range of skills and experiences. Teaching staff have strong research interests in the societies and cultures of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa and the Pacific, and Southern and Southeast Asia.

Course highlights

A priority in teaching Anthropology at JCU is to provide students with a wide range of skills and experience. One such skill includes fieldwork,

which is research outside of the conventional classroom. Field research can take place in Papua New Guinea, Africa, and the Pacific, or in hospitals and zoological parks, for example – anywhere an interesting anthropological problem has been identified. Although original fieldwork in anthropology normally takes place at postgraduate level, the crucial methods are introduced at undergraduate level.

Professional recognition

Graduates who have completed an Honours year are eligible for membership of the Australian Anthropological Society.

Career opportunities

Anthropologists work in museums, universities, government departments and special research institutes. Government departments and non-government organisations give high priority to anthropological qualifications in recruiting for projects within Australia and overseas with, for example, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and aid agencies. There is also a growing demand for these skills in areas including environmental and social impact assessments, and research relating to native title and heritage issues. Mining companies also employ anthropologists.

Anthropology Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Study program at a glance*

Academic courses

Level Core subjects Anthropology major Secondary major (optional) Elective subjects

Level 1 Time, Truth & the Human Condition

Our Space: Networks, Narrative, & the Making of Place

Australian People: Indigenous & Anthropological Perspectives

Or any Indigenous Australian Studies Level 1, 2 or 3 subject

Recommended:

Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective

Select four subjects from:

Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective’ and one from a possible second major

Select as necessary to complete eight subjects at Level 1

Level 2 and 3 Australia Through Time & Place

Asia-Pacific Development: Culture & Globalisation

Arts Edge


Medical Anthropology

Myth & Ritual

Culture, Knowledge & Environment

Sex, Drugs & Human Nature

Anthropology of Violence

Anthropological Linguistics (Cairns only)

Select either:

Six subjects as necessary to complete a major in the Bachelor of Arts

Or

Six subjects from Level 2 and Level 3 Arts and Social Science subjects

Select as necessary to complete the degree

* Study program at-a-glance information is included as an indicator of course content only, and is subject to change. Subject selections for individual student Study Plans are finalised following admission to their course.

Honours: An Honours program is available to students demonstrating high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis.

Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts can be combined with Business, Law, Science, Social Work or Education. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


What is Archaeology?

Archaeology is the study of past human societies through the materials they have left behind. This evidence can include settlements, objects, buildings, burials, roads and tracks, irrigation works and rubbish that is left behind. It may also include examination of historical documents. Archaeologists believe that using a broad spectrum of evidence allows for a more accurate picture of a society.

Archaeology uses a range of sophisticated techniques, but the method most associated with the discipline is excavation, where soil and other deposits that accumulate over time are slowly and systematically removed. Archaeology includes topics such as human evolution (tracing the path from our distant ancestors over millions of years), as well as

the social lives of gatherer-hunters, agriculturalists and city-dwellers.

Archaeological evidence is used to reconstruct subsistence activities and broader economics, ritual and religion, and trade and exchange. Archaeology is also used in forensic investigations. Modern Archaeology provides scope for both humanistic and scientific approaches in exploring and understanding what it is to be human.

Course overview

Archaeology at James Cook University makes the most of our local environment and our direct links to tropical Asia, as well as introducing students to the big questions, such as when did our ancestors become human? What prompted some of our ancestors to give up hunting and gathering? And why did people start living in cities?

You will investigate Indigenous and colonial Australia, our Pacific and Asian neighbours, and the origins of European society.

Course highlightsArchaeology students at JCU have access to world-class, in-house geophysics equipment. You can participate in site visits and fieldwork projects, and gain experience in field techniques. Staff and research students have active projects around Townsville, in northern Queensland, and a project in Southeast Asia investigating the 4,000-year transition from early farming to the rise of kings and emperors in Southeast Asia.

Professional recognitionGraduates who have completed an honours year are eligible for membership of: • Australian Archaeological

Association

• Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists

• Australasian Society of Historical Archaeology

• Australasian Institute of Maritime Archaeology

• World Archaeological Congress.


Opportunities exist for graduates as consultants and advisers on specific projects relating to cultural heritage assessments, including in mineral and resource exploration industries. Archaeology graduates also pursue careers in universities, museums and interpretive centres, forensic science laboratories, government departments, local councils, communities charged with heritage protection and management, and mining companies.

Archaeology Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Study program at a glance*Level Core subjects Anthropology major Secondary major (optional) Elective subjects





Recommended:

The World of Archaeology


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘The World of Archaeology’ and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Peoples of the Coast & Sea

Arts Edge

Select five subjects from:

Australia through Time & Place

The Archaeology of Celtic Europe

Forensic Archaeology

Archaeology of the Near East, Egypt & the Classical world

Ancestors and Emperors: the Rise & Fall of Ancient Societies

Archaeology of the Ancient Maya: A Tropical Rainforest Civilisation

Select either:


Or







What is Asia-Pacific Governance and Development?

Increasingly, communities within the Asia-Pacific region are having to deal with conflicts, natural disasters and serious sustainable development issues. Effective democratic governance is central to promoting a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia-Pacific region.

Aid organisations, national bodies and foreign affairs departments in the Asia-Pacific region require graduates with the appropriate knowledge and skills to work in these areas.

Course overview

This degree brings together subjects from anthropology, political science, geography and social welfare to

equip students with the appropriate training needed for work within the context of the Asia-Pacific region.

Graduates will be prepared for careers in areas such as sustainable development, aid, disaster relief, planning and social welfare. These areas span the government sector as well as the increasingly significant non-government (or NGO) sector.

Course highlights

Asia-Pacific Governance and Development takes a multi-disciplinary approach and students explore culture, political systems, societies and how we as individuals make sense of the world. After all, the world cannot be understood from the perspective of one discipline alone.


Social science graduates are equipped to critically analyse information and conduct research that can make a difference at local, national or international levels. They work in areas such as social planning, international aid, cultural heritage, environmental management, and allied health professions such as counselling and welfare.

Graduates can pursue careers in government and non-government agencies, or in multinational corporations that interact with countries, communities or businesses in the Asia-Pacific region in roles including:

• Diplomacy, cross-cultural communication and negotiation

• International conflict, cooperation and trans-border security

• Disaster management

• Community aid

• International trade.

Asia-Pacific Governance & Development

Bachelor of Social Science (Asia-Pacific Governance & Development)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Study program at a glance*Level Core subjects Primary major Secondary major † Elective subjects

Level 1 Computing Skills for Social and Behavioural Sciences


Recommended:

Level 1 Anthropology (AN), History (HI), Political Science (PL) and Sociology (SY)


Any Level 1 Social Science subjects – may include the one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Qualitative Research

Tropical Futures: Social Science at Work

Describing & Analysing Behaviour

Or

Social Survey Design & Analysis

Select six subjects from:

Impact of Change on Indigenous Peoples: A Global Perspective

The Anthropology of Violence

Nationalism in the Modern World

Globalisation – Historical Perspectives

Governance, Democratisation & the State

Government & Politics in Developing Areas

Power & Protest in a Globalising World

Asia-Pacific Development: Culture & Globalisation

Tourism & the Environment

Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice


Any Level 2 and Level 3 Arts and Social Science subjects


* Study program at-a-glance information is included as an indicator of course content only, and is subject to change. Subject selections for individual student Study Plans are finalised following admission to their course. † Students can choose a second major from most majors within the Bachelor of Arts, or Planning and Geography from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Although encouraged, a second major is not compulsory for Bachelor of Social Science students.

Honours: An Honours program may be available in the secondary major, to students demonstrating high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis.



John BrooksbankStudying Bachelor of Social Science (Asia-Pacific Governance & Development)

What I am sure of is that I want to return to PNG (Papua New Guinea) one day and make a difference, and I know that my studies at JCU will be of great benefit in helping achieve that goal.

I first stumbled across a few anthropology subjects and politics that really interested me because I could relate to them through my Dad’s work in Papua New Guinea. Interest is a big part of my motivation to undertake studies in Asia-Pacific Governance. It also touches on international relations and foreign policy, and I can see myself using this knowledge back home.

I enjoy the course because of the wide variety of subjects it offers. The course spans fields such as

history, politics - domestic and international - anthropology and basic social science methods. I am able to study a variety of people and concepts including students in the local JCU environment, tribes and societies in PNG, and politics and ideologies in Europe. This freedom and vast range of subjects gives an important insight into career options after study.

Once I complete my undergraduate degree in 2012, I will continue studying an Honours in Development Studies

specifically looking at sustainable community development in provincial regions affected by resource development in PNG.

The lecturers and tutors would have to be one of the highlights of my time at JCU. Because JCU is a small community, lecturers and tutors not only teach but also advise and support students on a personal level. I have enjoyed the university experience because it has allowed me to grow and challenge myself.


What is Criminology?

Criminology is a field of social science that focuses on the causes of crime, crime prevention, the systems of social control, and the treatment, rehabilitation and punishment of criminals.

Course overview

This degree was developed in consultation with community organisations, Queensland Police, Corrective Services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, Department of Communities, Education Queensland and local councils. It combines the study of sociology, social work, law, anthropology, Indigenous affairs and psychology. Graduates are prepared for work in a variety

of roles in criminal justice and community-based agencies concerned with social justice.

Course highlights

Students complete a group research project in third year, in conjunction with Townsville and Cairns agencies.


Graduates can join the Australian Institute of Criminology.


Criminology graduates can pursue careers with a variety of organisations including:

• Police services (federal and state)

• Correctional services departments (for example, as parole officers)

• Correctional facilities

• Juvenile justice organisations

• Justice departments

• Communities departments

• Community organisations.

The skills acquired in this course are valued by a broad range of employers who seek graduates with critical thinking, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Criminology Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Study program at a glance*Level Core subjects Primary major Secondary major (optional) Elective subjects





Recommended:

Deviance, Crime & Society


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘Deviance, Crime & Society’ and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Perspectives on Criminology

Youth Deviance

Advanced Criminological Research Design

Advanced Criminological Research Practice

Crime Prevention & Community Safety

Green Criminology

Select either:


Or





Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


What is English?

The reading and study of literature has always been a pleasure and an end in itself, but it is in fact much more than that. By providing training in the use and understanding of language, the study of English also builds generic skills of a precise and invaluable nature that serve you well for life in every profession. To handle language, in terms of both analysis and presentation, is a great talent.

English is also an almost unrivalled source of historical and cultural understanding. Quite unlike any other subject, it gives an insight into the scope and variety of human interaction. English graduates have long been prized

for their intellectual sharpness, flexibility, and creativity.

Course overview

English involves the study of language and literature, developing critical thinking and advanced writing, reading and research skills. It ranges across many types of literary topics, genres and periods. It is available to study on campus or online.

Course highlights

You can study British Literature, for example, from Chaucer through to the present day. Additionally, there are many tempting options – Children’s Literature, Australian and American Literature, Cinema, Postcolonialism, and

Literary Theory, to name a few. Graduates consistently rate the English major at JCU very highly for its intellectual interest and the enthusiastic commitment of its staff.

Employers consistently tell universities that many graduates lack confidence in the areas of written and oral presentation, and in problem-solving. No other course provides training in these abilities in such an approachable and enjoyable package as English, making it an excellent choice.


The excellent analytical and writing skills of English graduates prepares them for careers in journalism, editing and publishing, creative

writing, research, librarianship, public relations, advertising, script-writing, theatre and television work, and (with additional qualifications) teaching in all educational settings.

English Bachelor of Arts (English)Campus: Townsville; Cairns; Flexible delivery Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031; Flex 311039






Recommended:

Critical Reading


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘Critical Reading’ and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Select six subjects from:

Creative Writing

Reading & Writing the Short Story

Modern Literature

Australian Literature

American Literature

Children’s Literature

The Romantic Vision

Postcolonial Narratives: Writing, Place, Identity

Women & Society in the Nineteenth-Century Novel

Heroism & Humanism: Shakespeare & the English Renaissance

Self, Science & Society in Eighteenth-Century Literature

Critical Theory (required for Honours study)

Select either:


Or







What is Environment and Heritage?

Our world needs people with the skills to understand and manage changing natural and socio-cultural environments. This course explores the relationship between environmental issues, cultural heritage, and questions of long-term sustainability.

Course overview

This course introduces you to the different knowledge and methods used to preserve important natural and cultural landscapes. You’ll select a range of subjects with an environmental and/or heritage focus, gaining valuable skills in the management of unique socio-cultural and natural environments. Research projects in the final year will give you hands-on

exposure to relevant sectors and issues. Through this course, students will gain an appreciation of Australia’s unique natural and social diversity, as well as knowledge of vital sustainability and preservation issues in the wider tropical region.

Areas covered include: the rights and ethical responsibilities of preserving remnants of past sites and environments; government and non-government roles in promoting the preservation of important natural areas and landscapes; and the value of Australia’s unique Indigenous histories and cultures.

Course highlights

Students at James Cook University have access to some of the most spectacular environments on earth, including the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and the

rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region, tropical savannah, and wetland environments. Students also benefit from JCU’s close links with leading environmental management agencies such as: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Wet Tropics Management Authority, Queensland’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Links with these organisations translate into exciting and relevant work-experience placements and project-work opportunities.


Graduates have skills that are transferable across many sectors, including government, education, the arts, business, and industry.

You have the opportunity to select subjects in your key interest areas. Depending on your course of study, you may be able to work as an environment and heritage officer in government departments, non-government and community organisations, national parks and environmental management agencies, Indigenous representative bodies, and museums and heritage institutions.

Environment & Heritage

Bachelor of Social Science (Environment & Heritage)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311261; Cairns 321261


Level 1 Computing Skills for Social & Behavioural Sciences


Recommended:

Level 1 Anthropology (AN), History (HI), Political Science (PL) and Sociology (SY)


Any Level 1 Social Science subjects – may include the one from a possible second major




Plus one subject from:




Urban Geography & Design

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Ecology and Australian Indigenous Cultures

Environmental Law & Policy

Culture, Knowledge & Environment

Australia Through Time & Place

Environmental History

Policy Analysis & Management

Peoples of the Coast & Sea

Introduction to Historical Cultural Heritage





* Study program at-a-glance information is included as an indicator of course content only, and is subject to change. Subject selections for individual student Study Plans are finalised following admission to their course. † Students can choose a second major from most majors within the Bachelor of Arts, or Planning and Geography from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Although encouraged, a second major is not compulsory for Bachelor of Social Science students.



What is Environmental Studies?

Environmental Studies deals with the fact that the environment and humanity are inextricably linked. Study in this area is concentrated on the future of this planet and the human societies it supports, a future which depends upon committed, informed and critical people trained to confront the challenges of environmental issues.

Course overview

This degree explores environmental issues within the flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts framework. It combines a dynamic, inter-disciplinary approach to examine the functioning, management and appreciation of the environment. It integrates study from economics, engineering, law, science and Social Science

with the relevant basic disciplines of ecology and geography.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a flexible degree that enables you to tailor a study program to suit your interests, and equip you for a broad variety of career options. The BA is recognised by employers as providing a broad education that produces graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s workforce.

Course highlights

Students at JCU have access to some of the most spectacular environments on earth, including the World-Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region, tropical savannah, and wetland

environments. Students also benefit from JCU’s close links with leading environmental management agencies such as Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Wet Tropics Management Authority, Queensland’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Links with these organisations translate into exciting and relevant work-experience placements and project-work opportunities.


Graduates can pursue careers that require an interdisciplinary understanding of the environment and society. They may find employment in areas including:

• Environmental education

• Environmental consultancy

• Public and private organisations with responsibilities for ecologically sustainable development.

Environmental Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031






Recommended:

At least one Level 1 Environmental Science (EV) subject


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended Level 1 Environmental Science (EV) subject and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Select four subjects from:

Introduction to Environmental Economics

Environmental Law & Policy

Environmental & Regional Planning

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impacts of Human Activities in Protected Areas

Indigenous Environmental Management

Select either:


Or







Why study French?

French is spoken by more than 300 million people, making it the ninth most widely spoken language on the planet. It is the second most studied foreign language in the world after English, and the official language of 29 countries. Francophone culture has penetrated broadly and deeply in our region, particularly in East Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) and the Pacific (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and French Polynesia).

France is physically the largest country in the European Union, and the second largest in Europe. It has been one of the world’s foremost powers for many centuries, and is the ninth largest economy in the world. It is the most visited country

in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annually. France is also the proud owner of one of the world’s great literatures, from the Middle Ages to the existentialist movement of the 20th century.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (French) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of France, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights

Language students receive copious practical reading, writing and

listening experience with the aid of highly-qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.


The ability to speak a second language expands career opportunities greatly. Graduates find employment within Australia and overseas in government and non-government organisations and businesses requiring foreign language skills for trade negotiations, treaties, security, environment, international aid and human rights, and in business and tourism. With additional qualifications, language professionals can also develop

careers in education, law, communications and journalism.

Graduates with a knowledge and ability to speak French could pursue a range of careers including:

• International trade including multinational business, finance and economics

• Government affairs including developing trade and export opportunities, diplomacy, defence or immigration

• Tourism and hospitality

• Translation

• International aid and emergency relief

• Teaching.

French Bachelor of Arts (French†)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English (and French to Year 12 for Advanced major) Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031






Foundation French 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Foundation French 1 is required for admission to Foundation French 2, and a pass in Foundation French 2 for admission to Intermediate French 1.


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended one from a possible second major


Advanced major

Intermediate French 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Intermediate French 1 is required for admission to Intermediate French 2, and a pass in Intermediate French 2 for admission to Advanced French 1a.

Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Intermediate French 1 and 2

Advanced French 1a and 1b


Select either:


Or



Advanced major Advanced French 1a and 1b






† An Advanced program is available to students completing French to Year 12. French is also available within the Bachelor of Languages, see page 27.



Sarah DouglassBachelor of Arts (Politics & International Relations) (Chinese and French)*, Graduated 2011

Studying Bachelor of Science (Environmental Earth Sciences)

To achieve my goal of working with the United Nations, I needed to study politics, international relations and languages.

However, growing up in Cairns made me passionate about the environment, and if I wanted to keep that safe for future generations I needed an environmental background as well. So I chose the joint degree Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science, and I plan on doing BA (Politics and International Relations) honours in 2012.

The classes at JCU are small, the lecturers know your name and they are able to offer so much one-on-one time. I’ve also made friends with many international students who provide great contacts for

future travelling and have opened my eyes to the rest of the world.

In 2008, our Chinese language tutor offered our class the opportunity to study at Xian in China. We spent five weeks at the university and had one week travelling. We’d work on our language skills in the morning and in the afternoons learn Tai Chi, arts, crafts and music. We lived on campus, met local students and their families, and were invited into their homes. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life.

I have visited Paris and loved practising my French there. I also spent time in a remote village in Nepal helping to implement an ‘empowerment though education’ project for young women, and guide locals on more sustainable environmental/farming practices.

In the future, I’m looking at a UN internship in New York focussing on international environmental relations. I really want to go global and make big waves.

* Now Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and (French). Chinese (Mandarin) no longer offered.


What is Geography?

Geography is the science of place. By studying patterns and processes of interaction between people, natural events and the environment, geographers can help solve major ecological and environmental problems. Geographers are ‘big picture’ people, bringing together a combination of specialist skills to tasks such as environmental and town planning, land management and environmental impact assessment.

Course overview

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Geography) study the patterns and processes of interaction between people, natural events and the environment. As a Geography student, you will learn the skills required to analyse ecological and environmental problems.

You will learn to identify problems, evaluate explanations, analyse data and suggest solutions. You will also do practical and project work, both alone and in groups, gathering and interpreting information in the field as well as from written sources. You will gain skills in field observation and measurement, basic statistical procedures, computing techniques, and, in physical geography, methods of laboratory analysis.

Course highlights

Students at James Cook University have access to some of the most spectacular environments on Earth including the Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage-listed rainforests of the Wet Tropics Region, tropical savannah and wetland environments. Students also benefit from JCU’s close links with leading resource management

agencies such as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Wet Tropics Management Authority, Queensland’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Links with these organisations translate into exciting and relevant work experience placements and project work opportunities.

Northern Queensland’s cultural life is as diverse as its natural environment. Its Indigenous cultures share the tropics with people from around the world. Northern Queensland is also one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. You will study land use ranging from traditional Aboriginal land management to mining and urban development.


Geographers work for government or non-government agencies with interests in:

• Local and regional planning

• Disaster planning

• Population planning

• Protected area management.

With further study, you could pursue a career as a researcher or teacher at all levels of the education system.

Geography Bachelor of Arts (Geography)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031






Recommended:

At least one Level 1 Environmental Science (EV) subject


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge

Cradle to Grave: Population, Economy & the Environment

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Terrestrial Resource Management

Coasts & Catchments: Geomorphology & Management

Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management

Select one subject from:

Disasters: Vulnerability, Mitigation & Planning (Townsville only)

Natural Hazards (Cairns only)

Select either:


Or







Why study German?

Germany is the fourth largest economy after the United States, China and Japan. It is also a major political power, playing a vital and central role in the European Union. The German language is also spoken in Switzerland and Austria, countries that play a leading role in international banking and are home to many international agencies such as The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Atomic Energy Agency.

German is also an important international language for philosophy, physics, engineering, music and art history.

Approximately 100 million people speak German as their native

language. Some four per cent of Australians can trace their origins back to Germany, and the two countries share values, cultural traditions, economic and legal systems, and cooperate in many areas internationally and bilaterally.

Like France, Germany has an exceptional literature and musical tradition that is the envy of the world.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (German) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Germany, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework. Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights

Language students receive practical reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly-qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed-mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.


The ability to speak a second language expands career opportunities greatly. Graduates find employment within Australia and overseas in government and non-government organisations and businesses requiring foreign language skills for trade negotiations, treaties, security, environment, international aid and human rights, and in business and tourism. With additional qualifications, language

professionals can also develop careers in education, law, communications and journalism.

Graduates with the knowledge and ability to speak German could pursue a range of careers including:




• Translation


• Teaching.

German Bachelor of Arts (German†)Campus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031






Foundation German 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Foundation German 1 is required for admission to Foundation German 2, and a pass in Foundation German 2 for admission to Intermediate German 1.




Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Intermediate German 1a and 1b

Advanced German 1a and 1b

Advanced German 2a and 2b

Select either:


Or





† also available within the Bachelor of Languages, see page 27.


What is History?

Historians examine how people of the past thought, what their motivations might have been, and what the consequences of their actions were. They study past social and cultural conditions, along with political and economic events, to gain a special knowledge about humanity. We need to know where we came from and how we got here.

Course overview

Studying past social and cultural conditions along with political and economic events can reveal novel insights into the world around us. History graduates develop skills and insights for careers that demand high levels of research and skilful communication.

Specialisations are offered in Australian, Pacific and world history. Subjects include environmental history, cultural heritage, and Australian and Pacific exploration. Students can include subjects from literature, archaeology and politics. The School of Arts and Social Sciences is home to the North Queensland Photographic Collection and the North Queensland Oral History Project.

Course highlights

JCU has specialised in collecting, writing and publishing northern Queensland regional history for decades. This has resulted in excellent historical collections including photographs, oral history and rare books. History students are encouraged to use these collections.


Graduates are eligible for membership to the Historians Professional Association (Qld) Inc., and its equivalent in other states.


History graduates are successful in careers that require in-depth research, writing and public presentation including:

• Development analysis

• Museums and archives

• Government policy, practice and law

• Publishing

• Journalism

• Heritage

• Teaching.

Historians also work as independent consultants and as researchers. But graduates in History can be found in all walks of life, including amongst politicians.

History Bachelor of Arts (History)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031






Recommended:

World History Since 1900


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘World History Since 1900’ and one from a possible second major



Globalisation – Historical Perspectives

Environmental History

Australian & Pacific Exploration

Nationalism in the Modern World

Australian History

History of Terrorism

The European Union

Introduction to Historical Cultural Heritage

Researching Local History

Select either:


Or







What is Human Services?

Human Services is a professional field that deals with individual and social problems in a community environment, and the implementation of the processes and strategies to manage those problems. It involves assisting and supporting individuals and groups within a community to overcome difficulties and life changes. Areas of specialisation include:

• Aged services

• Community work

• Child and family studies

• Disabilities studies

• Mental health services

• Rehabilitation counselling

• Youth services

• Corrective services.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree that can be studied on campus or online, and enables you to tailor a study program to suit your interests for a broad variety of career options. This degree is recognised by employers as providing a broad education that produces graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s workforce.

Course highlights

This course aims to provide students with practical skills in addition to theoretical knowledge. Field trips, individual and group projects, and subjects in practical skills are taught by highly-qualified professionals with many years of experience in professional practice. Human

Services students benefit from James Cook University’s close research and working relationships with government agencies and local community organisations.


Human Services graduates are employed in government and non-government agencies and large corporations in areas including:

• Social policy

• Organisational practice and social responsibility

• Community planning, development and disaster relief

• Social welfare and community services

• Education and capacity building.

•

Human Services Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)Campus: Townsville; Cairns; Flexible delivery Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031; Flex 311039






Recommended:

Human Rights & Social Issues

Self in Professional Helping





Interpersonal Practice

Professional Values & Ethics

Select at least one subject from:

Australian Women’s Studies

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Skills & Frameworks for Practice

Organisational Practice

Community Work

Plus at least three from:

Group Work

Working in Child & Family Welfare

Rural Welfare


Select either:


Or





Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts (Human Services) can be combined with Business, Law or Science. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


Why study Indigenous Australian Studies?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have an important place in tropical Queensland as the traditional custodians of the land and sea, and as part of a culturally-diverse community. Traditional connections and responsibilities remain strong, making an important contribution to the region’s cultural life. The School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) provides subjects in this course, and manages research projects that provide the opportunity for students to undertake research in the field of Indigenous studies.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Studies) can be studied on campus or online,

and is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their histories, environment, cultures, languages, politics and economies.

The degree is offered to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. It recognises the significance of Indigenous languages and cultures as an important part of the heritage of all Australians.

Course highlights

Through collaboration with Indigenous communities, the Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Studies) offers first-hand experience of the diversity of Indigenous life in northern Australia. Field trips will give you first-hand experience of contemporary

Indigenous communities, enhancing your understanding of community histories and current issues. You will also gain an insight into research ethics and protocols for consulting with communities.


This is an employment-orientated degree that equips Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Career pathways exist with the private sector, Indigenous community organisations and government departments.

Indigenous Australian Studies graduates work in the public and private sectors in:

• Management

• Politics

• Policy and planning

• Research

• Advocacy

• Administration

• Community engagement

• Cultural heritage management

• Education and training

• Community welfare.

Key industries include tourism, the arts, media, health, law, the environment, human services, and resource management.

Indigenous Australian Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Studies)Campus: Townsville; Cairns; Flexible delivery Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031; Flex 311039






Recommended:

Any Level 1 Indigenous Australian Studies (IA) subject





Indigenous Australian World Views 2: Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Indigenous Australian World Views 3: Introduction to Indigenous Research

Select two subjects from:

Black Writers

Ecology & Australian Indigenous Cultures

Australian Indigenous Politics

Impact of Change on Indigenous Peoples: A Global Perspective

Plus two subjects from:

Indigenous Family Wellbeing & Community Development

Language & Culture in Indigenous Australia

Media & Race Relations

Select either:


Or







Why study Italian?

Italy is the eighth largest economy in the world and the fourth largest in Europe. There are 65 million native speakers and 14 million second language speakers. It was a founding member of the European Union. Italy’s contribution to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe has been immense. It has been responsible for many artistic and intellectual movements that spread through Europe and beyond, including the Renaissance. Italy was the home of many of the great figures in art, literature, science and philosophy, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante Alighieri and Galileo.

Italian is also one of the most widely spoken languages in Australia. This is partly due to the fact that

Italians make up the largest single non-English speaking group of migrants. North Queensland’s link to the Italian people goes back over 80 years to the 1920s, when many Italian families settled in the region.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (Italian) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Italy, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

Studying a language within the Bachelor of Arts gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities.

Course highlights

Language students receive practical reading, writing and listening experience with the

aid of highly-qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed-mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.


The ability to speak a second language expands career opportunities greatly. Graduates find employment within Australia and overseas in government and non-government organisations and businesses requiring foreign language skills for trade negotiations, treaties, security, environment, international aid and human rights, and in business and tourism. With additional qualifications, language professionals can also develop careers in education, law, communications and journalism.

Graduates with the knowledge and ability to speak Italian could pursue a range of careers including:




• Translation


• Teaching.

Italian Bachelor of Arts (Italian†)Campus: Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Cairns 321031






Foundation Italian 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Foundation Italian 1 is required for admission to Foundation Italian 2, and a pass in Foundation Italian 2 for admission to Intermediate Italian 1.




Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Intermediate Italian 1 and 2

Advanced Italian 1a and 1b

Advanced Italian 2a and 2b

Select either:


Or




Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts (Italian) can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.

† also available within the Bachelor of Languages, see page 27.


Why study Japanese?

The Japanese language has acquired world-wide importance because of the position Japan occupies as the third largest economy in the world. After China, Japan is Australia’s second most-important trading partner, and Singapore’s fourth most-important trading partner. A dramatic growth in trade and tourism between Australia and Japan over the last 20 years has given Japanese speakers an edge in the international business arena, and the travel and tourism industries.

Asian languages do present a challenge to native English speakers, but the Japanese program at JCU has a long history of success in helping students to overcome such hurdles. Like any other endeavour in higher education, the bigger the challenge, the greater the opportunity.

Course overview

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Japan, its language, culture and history through a Bachelor of Arts framework.

Course highlights

Language students receive practical reading, writing and listening experience with the aid of highly-qualified foreign language experts. Teaching is by mixed-mode delivery and includes lectures, face-to-face tutorials, seminars and online resources.


The ability to speak a second language expands career opportunities greatly. Graduates find employment within Australia and overseas in government and non-government organisations

requiring foreign language skills for trade negotiations, treaties, security, environment, international aid and human rights, and in business and tourism. With additional qualifications, language professionals can also develop careers in education, law, communications and journalism.

Japanese Bachelor of Arts (Japanese†) Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031






Foundation major for beginners

Foundation Japanese 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Foundation Japanese 1 is required for admission to Foundation Japanese 2, and a pass in Foundation Japanese 2 for admission to Basic Japanese 1




Foundation major

Basic Japanese 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Basic Japanese 1 is required for admission to Basic Japanese 2, and a pass in Basic Japanese 2 for admission to Intermediate Japanese 1

Advanced major

Intermediate Japanese 1 and 2

Note, a pass in Intermediate French 1 is required for admission to Intermediate French 2, and a pass in Intermediate French 2 for admission to Advanced French 1a

Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Intermediate Japanese 1 and 2

Advanced Japanese 1a and 1b


Select either:


Or



Advanced major Advanced Japanese 1a and 1b




Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, this degree can be combined with Business, Law, Science, Social Work or Education. See page 38 and 39 for more information.

† also available within the Bachelor of Languages, see following page.


Why study a language?

A knowledge of modern languages is the key to successful communication between different cultures and countries.

In a rapidly globalising labour market, international opportunities for graduates are at a new level, and the deep study of a new language can change your perspectives and your future in ways few other programs can do. Languages can give you the edge in employment opportunities.

The School of Arts and Social Sciences at James Cook University

offers specialised teaching in:

• French

• German (Townsville only)

• Italian (Cairns only)

• Japanese.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Languages consists of both language and cultural subjects designed to immerse students in all aspects of their chosen language. Students in this program have a unique opportunity to further their skills and knowledge through a 1-year study abroad program in a country where the language of study is spoken.

Course highlights

Modern language students will experience quality tuition from highly-qualified foreign language experts, and access to a wide range of audiovisual resources. An exciting component of the Bachelor of Languages is one year of study at an overseas university in Level 3 (third year).


Bachelor of Language graduates find employment in Australia and overseas in government, non-government organisations and businesses requiring skills

in negotiations related to trade, treaties, security, environment, or international aid and human rights.

Language professionals also develop careers in communications, journalism, education, LOTE (Languages other than English) and Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL), publishing, law, tourism and interpretation services.

Languages Bachelor of LanguagesCampus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 4 years* full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: not available QTAC code: Townsville 311171; Cairns 321171

Level Language major Secondary major and electives

Level 1 Foundation Language subjects Foundation language subjects for second major

Or

Electives at Level 1

Level 2 and 3 Basic, intermediate or advanced level language subjects in second major

Or

Level 1, 2 or 3 electives

Plus

Study abroad

Level 4 Advanced level language subjects† Study program at-a-glance information is included as an indicator of course content only, and is subject to change. Subject selections for individual student Study Plans are finalised following admission to their course.

Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, this degree can be combined with the Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary). See page 39 for more information.

Study program at a glance†

* Students must have successfully completed Years 11 and 12 (or equivalent) in the language selected for their major. Students without this background will be required to take foundation subjects in their first year (Level 1), which will extend the duration of their course.


What is Media and Writing?

Media and Writing has been developed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in writing. Through the major, students will have the opportunity to develop writing skills in a variety of genres including journalism, fiction, non-fiction and the short story.

Emphasis is also placed on the acquisition of critical reading skills, which are vital to the professional writer.

Course overview

This major offers you the opportunity to gain skills across the areas of media, public relations, journalism and writing.

It allows you to add professional or vocational skills to make you work ready. Designed and taught by

academic staff, including widely-published authors and journalists, the Bachelor of Arts (Media and Writing) will prepare you for a career as an independent writer, professional communicator and/or public relations specialist.

Course highlights

Within the Bachelor of Arts (Media and Writing), students have the opportunity to produce professional creative work for their portfolio. Students will also experience hands-on teaching by professional and published authors.

The Bachelor of Arts (Media and Writing) is made up of theory lessons and practical writing workshops, which teach students about creative writing, media editing, and professional writing.


Through the study of a variety of writing skills, students can prepare for careers in government, non-government organisations, lobby groups and environmental agencies, as media advisors, editors, fiction or non-fiction writers, literary agents and copywriters.

Journalism and writing skills, plus an ability to speak the languages of the news and public relations, will greatly enhance career prospects.

Media & Writing Bachelor of Arts (Media & Writing)Campus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031






Recommended:

Effective Writing

Writing Convergent Stories




Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Select at least six subjects from:

Writing Convergent Stories 2

Black Writers

Creative Writing

Reading & Writing the Short Story

Postcolonial Narratives: Writing, Place, Identity

Media Editing

Industry Internship

Investigative Features





Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts (Media & Writing) can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


Enquiries 1800 246 446 ~ www.jcu.edu.au

Vu NguyenBachelor of Business (Marketing) and Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)*, Graduated 2011

Video Project Officer, James Cook University, Townsville

When I arrived in Townsville, I was a stranger in a new land. I knew no one, I was unfamiliar with the culture, and language posed a barrier. But the one thing that helped me settle and achieve success was the JCU ‘family’. I can’t speak highly enough about that ‘family.’

Being a new resident to Townsville, and Australia for that matter, things were a little strange to say the least. Yet everyone, from lecturers to students, were a tremendous support. They went that extra mile. Surprisingly, it was the absence of Vietnamese students at JCU that motivated me to choose to study at Townsville. I wanted to improve my English and further myself, and decided to achieve this I needed to mix with people from different nationalities, not just Vietnamese.

I undertook a double degree, Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

and Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations). I chose the double degree because it would give me flexibility with my career, and allow me to work from both a commercial and customer perspective. Currently, I am employed as a video project officer at the university.

Video production is exciting and challenging because you get to watch it evolve before your eyes. It’s like creating a sculpture.

I enjoy being able to develop an idea and see it through to production.

The end result is very rewarding and satisfying. In my job I get to meet different people who have fascinating stories to tell. I’ve been able to help charities and not-for-profit groups, including the Cootharinga Society.

I’ve learnt a lot at JCU, and one of the best pieces of advice I would impart on potential students is to choose their subjects carefully. Don’t choose subjects for the sake of it. Really think about the choice because some of them can change your life. * Now offered as Bachelor of Arts

(Media & Writing)


What is Multimedia Journalism?

The Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism is a ground-breaking course which provides the digital media skills required for journalism careers in the changing media landscape, and prepares students to tell stories using video, audio and text.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism prepares students to enter a digital media world where stories are told across multiple platforms – radio, TV, print and online. Journalists are no longer expected to exclusively work in one medium. They are expected to be storytellers using a variety of digital tools – video cameras, audio recorders, digital cameras, and computers. Audiences are

seeking fresh, innovative ways in which to get their news – from videos to audio and pictures, as well as text and social networks.

As a student in this course, you will prepare your own stories on a digital media platform, JCNN. This will give you real world experience in writing stories, filming news and producing radio pieces for a real audience, as well as producing a portfolio of work.

Special attention will be paid to key roles including collecting sound, visual material and helping to produce the media platform. You will gain editing skills to get the stories out to deadline.

Such real-life skills are complemented by studying a variety of subjects in creative

arenas such as graphic design, web authoring or digital music technology, as well as critically analysing the changing role of the journalist in today’s society.

You will gain an understanding of the language of news, as well as learning how to work within the legal and ethical frameworks expected in professional practice.

Course highlights

You will enjoy small class sizes and good interaction with lecturers.

As well as working as journalists, editors and producers for JCNN, students will spend time in the media industry, in TV, radio, print or multimedia. The course incorporates work integrated learning from Level 1 (first year).


Tomorrow’s journalists will be working primarily for the web. Students will have a portfolio of multimedia work at the end of their degree to prepare them to enter the changing media industry.

In addition to their journalistic skills, depending on their choice of subjects, graduates will have skills in web design, graphic design, digital storytelling, photography and digital manipulation to add to their career skills.

Multimedia Journalism

Bachelor of Multimedia JournalismCampus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311471

Study program at a glance*Level Core subjects Secondary major or electives

Level 1 The Journalist & Society

Writing Convergent Stories

Photographic Capture

The Digitised Image

Digital Music Media

Plus either:

Design for Media Communication

Or an elective

Select two elective subjects

Level 2 Writing Convergent Stories 2

Media Law & Ethics

Introduction to Broadcast Journalism

Media Editing


Introduction to Web Design

Music & Sound Media

Select three elective subjects

Level 3 Multimedia Production

Radio Documentaries

Video Journalism

Industry Internship

Investigative Features

Photojournalism


Interactive Media Design

Digital Music Technology

Select one elective subject



Enquiries 1800 246 446 ~ www.jcu.edu.au

Gemma BaumanBachelor of Journalism*, Graduated 2009; Diploma of Creative Arts, Graduated 2011

Administrative Officer, Communications, School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, JCU, Townsville

The environment at JCU is relaxed and positive, and the creative arts facilities are amazing. The JCU lecturers have real industry experience and are passionate about their teaching, which drives you to succeed.At school I always knew I wanted a career in the media industry, so I enrolled in a Bachelor of Journalism. By second year I’d really clicked with radio journalism, and had a keen interest in human-interest stories. My journalism degree gave me the foundations to pursue a successful career in the industry, and an understanding of how a story can work on multiple platforms, such as radio, print, television and online.

The world of media is moving online. People want content that

not only informs but entertains. It has to be exciting and engaging, and my creative arts subjects gave me the tools to create more engaging content.

As well as completing my assignments, attending group meetings, lectures and tutorials, I freelance as an independent multimedia producer and work full time. It’s vital for new media journalists to create an identity by tapping into the internet buzz, social media networks and be hungry to chase a story. My qualifications have given me the

tools to develop my own projects, advance my freelance career, and build a folio to help me secure a job in the wider industry.

In the future, I would like to study a Masters in Business Administration, majoring in communications or marketing, to gain a better understanding of how I can more effectively apply my current skills in the workplace.

* now Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism


What is Political Science?

Political Science includes the study of political institutions, processes and cultures in different countries, and the analysis of relations between countries and their governments.

Political scientists are at the forefront of analysing and providing strategic advice on domestic and international affairs and policy. An understanding of political systems and government policies is essential to anyone interested in a career in government or international diplomacy, and is very useful for careers in the community and private sectors. It makes an

ideal major in the Arts program alongside areas such as sociology, history, and Indigenous studies.

Course overview

This course is available to study on campus or online, and combines the study of politics and public policy with comparative government and international relations. Students explore international affairs from political, historical, economic and legal perspectives, and examine the complex interactions between the domestic and international affairs of nations.

Course highlights

Students studying this major enjoy excellent interaction with lecturers.

There are also some opportunities to participate in parliamentary internship placements and in the Global Voices program, in which competitively selected students attend high-level international forums such as APEC, the G20, NATO and the UN.


Graduates can apply for membership of the Australian Political Science Studies Association, and the International Political Studies Association.


Politics graduates analyse and provide strategic advice on domestic and international affairs and policy

for governments, industry and non-government organisations.

Graduates are skilled as private consultants, researchers, advisers or lobbyists:

• With government (legislative, judicial, executive, planning)

• As politicians in local, state or federal government

• In business, finance, taxation, public relations or communications

• In the non-government sector in philanthropy, community development, welfare, and unions.

Political Science Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)Campus: Townsville; Cairns; Flexible delivery Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031; Flex 311039






Recommended:

The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science’ and one from a possible second major




Governance, Democratisation & the State

The European Union

Government and Politics in Developing Areas

International Relations & Foreign Policy

Australia & World Politics

Australian Public Policy & Politics

Governing Australia

Select either:


Or





Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


What is Psychology?

Psychologists are interested in how people think, feel and behave. They study this at an individual, group, organisational and community level. Psychologists apply this knowledge to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat problems. Psychologists use scientific methods to study the human mind and behaviour. They develop theories and test them, which provides new information that adds to the body of established knowledge.

Course overview

This major is designed to give students a deeper understanding of the biological, social, and cultural

factors which influence how humans think, feel, and behave.

Course highlights

JCU’s Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) places a strong emphasis on students being actively engaged in current research. Psychology also hosts a series of seminars each year that are presented by national and international experts, who provide the most current knowledge and research activity in various fields of Psychology.


This major is offered to students who want an understanding of psychology to combine with another area of study.

Students wishing to register as psychologists should instead take the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council’s (APAC) four year Bachelor of Psychology.


Graduates of the non-accredited BA (Psychology) major (over three years) can pursue a diverse range of careers in government and human services organisations, business corporations, and the health sector. Psychology and arts qualifications are valuable in, for example, media, market research, advertising, public relations and human resources.

Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)Campus: Townsville; Cairns; Singapore Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Study program at a glance*Level Core subjects Anthropology major 2nd major (optional) Elective subjects



Plus one subject from:Australian People: Indigenous & Anthropological Perspectives


Plus one subject from:Exploring Psychology 1

Exploring Psychology 2

Recommended:


Or


Please note, it is recommended to complete both subjects


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘The World of Archaeology’ and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Peoples of the Coast & Sea

Arts Edge

Select at least two subjects from:

Brain&Behaviour•Describing&AnalysingBehaviour•HealthPsychology•HumanDevelopmentAcrosstheLifespan•ExperimentalInvestigation&AnalysisofBehaviour•EvolutionofBehaviour•ForensicPsychology•Learning&Behaviour•Memory&Cognition

Plus at least four subjects from:

AdvancedBehavioural•ResearchDesign&Analysis•SocialPsychology•Psychopathology• PrinciplesofCounselling•TheoreticalFoundationsofModernPsychology•IntroductoryPsychometrics,Assessment&Ethics• Personality&IndividualPsychology• Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind•AdvancedHealthPsychology

Select either:


Or




Students wishing to complete an APS accredited sequence must complete additional psychology subjects within their program. Please consult the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences for advice on the required subjects.

Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


What is Screen Studies?

Screen Studies brings together dynamic areas of modern culture. Cinema continues to be both a major industry and a dominant form of cultural expression. It is also undergoing revolutionary technological developments.

Course overview

Media, film and popular culture are the basis of entertainment and communication industries, as well as dominant forms of expression. These industries and forms are undergoing revolutionary technological developments in the digital era. Screen Studies takes in the history of these developments, and looks

at its social, industrial and artistic implications today and in the future.

Course highlights

A major in Screen Studies encompasses all forms of screen media, from print, television, film, video, computer games, the internet, and mobile media. Students will gain skills in writing and researching on screen media, and become informed about industry conditions. Double majors are available with a range of further areas, including (but not limited to) Media and Writing, History, English, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, and Environmental Studies.

Subjects cover international and Australian issues and contexts. The Screen Studies major also offers potential for creative doubling of degrees and majors, as current and past students have combined Screen Studies with Law, Business, and other areas of study.


This major will equip students for careers in the media as creative, research and production-support staff as well as cinema-related roles such as script writing, script editing or film reviewing. With additional qualifications, students may enter film production, journalism, education and public relations. It is

also an exciting area of study in its own right, creating opportunities for students to pursue their own creative interests.

Screen Studies Bachelor of Arts (Screen Studies)Campus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031






Recommended:

Communication, Information & Society


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘Communication, Information & Society’ and one from a possible second major


Level 2 and 3 Arts Edge Select four subjects from:

Sirens, Queens & Studs

Regional Features: Place, Location, Australia & Asia in the Cinema

The Haunted Screen: Dark Visions in Cinema

Science Fiction, Fantasy & Popular Culture

Crime, Media & Popular Culture

War Remembrance & Popular Culture

Plus one subject from:Children’s Literature

Post-Colonial Narratives

Plus one subject from:Creative Industries

Music & Sound Media

Writing for Stage & Screen

Select either:


Or





Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


What is Social and Criminal Justice?

Issues of crime, criminal justice and social justice are central concerns of modern society. This field of social science focusses on social processes concerned with criminalisation and the causes of crime, crime prevention, and the systems of social control – as well as the treatment, rehabilitation and punishment of criminals.

Course overview

This major area of study brings together theoretical criminal justice, broader social policy and program practice related studies relevant to a professional career in criminology,

criminal justice, and community-based agencies concerned with social justice and human rights. The program incorporates coverage of street/predatory crime, white collar crime, environmental crime, and globalisation of crime.

Course highlights

Social and Criminal Justice students undertake field placements in a variety of roles in criminal justice agencies, and community-based agencies concerned with social justice.


Social and Criminal Justice graduates can pursue careers

with various organisations throughout Australia including:

• Police services (both federal and state)

• Correctional service departments and facilities

• Juvenile justice

• Justice departments

• Communities departments

• A wide range of community organisations

• Crime and Misconduct Commission

• Australian Institute of Criminology

• Australian Crime Commission

• Other agencies with an

interest in crime, criminal justice and social justice.

The skills acquired in this program are particularly attractive to a broad range of employers interested in graduates with critical thinking, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Social & Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Social Science (Social & Criminal Justice)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311261; Cairns 321261




Recommended:

Level 1 Criminology (CY), History (HI), Indigenous Australian Studies (IA) and other codes including Archaeology (AR), Communications (CU), Political Science (PL), Psychology (PY), Sociology (SY)






Plus either:


Or



Australian Indigenous Politics

Forensic Psychology

Anthropology of Violence

Forensic Archaeology

Crime, Media & Popular Culture

Perspectives on Criminology

Youth Deviance



Media & Race Relations




* Study program at-a-glance information is included as an indicator of course content only, and is subject to change. Subject selections for individual student Study Plans are finalised following admission to their course. † Students can choose a second major from most majors within the Bachelor of Arts or Planning and Geography from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Although encouraged, a second major is not compulsory for Bachelor of Social Science students.



What is Sociology?

Sociology is the study of social relationships, groups, institutions and processes in the contemporary world. Sociologists are at the forefront of attempts to understand the causes of the cultural, economic, environmental and technological changes that transform our lives.

Course overview

Sociology subjects can be selected to make up a large or small part of your overall program. You can also choose electives from complementary areas including history, political science or law, to name a few. Our advisers will help you to design your study program and select your subjects to match your interests and career plan.

Course highlights

Sociology students gain an ability to understand what is happening

around them through a critical lens, and throughout their subjects they analyse personal experiences, pop culture and current events.


There is no official registration for professional sociologists in Australia. However, many graduate sociologists are members of The Australian Sociological Association and the Australian Social Research Association.


Governments and non-government organisations apply the work of sociologists for policy analysis and development. Market research organisations also employ sociologists to assist in the understanding of diverse markets for different products and/or services. But applications are much wider.

Sociology is used wherever questions arise about the effects of social structures or the direction of social change.

Sociology graduates can pursue careers in a range of roles including:

• Forecasting social change

• Developing public policy

• Team building

• Management (human resources, productivity, sustainability)

• Community development

• Human and community services

• Planning for urban and other complex social systems.

Sociology Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)Campus: Townsville; Cairns; Flexible delivery Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031; Flex 311039






Recommended:

Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology


Any Level 1 Arts and Social Science subjects – may include the recommended ‘Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology’ and one from a possible second major



Arts Edge

Select five subjects from:

New Forms of Work, Organisation & Career

Sociology of Health & Medicine


Gods, Myths & Cults


Youth, Identity & Popular Culture

Family, Gender & Sexuality in Contemporary Society

Select either:


Or





Joint degree opportunities: Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in a reduced time, and can enhance career prospects. At JCU, the Bachelor of Arts can be combined with Business, Law, Science or Social Work. See page 38 and 39 for more information.


What is Tropical Health and Society?

Australia and the Asia-Pacific are facing a shortage of social scientists trained in tropical health issues. These skills are in demand in federal, state and local governments, research organisations, educational establishments, and consulting companies, among others. They examine health and social trends to improve public health in the tropics.

Course overview

Tropical Health is a key discipline of public health training. This major provides tropical health education that draws on both international and domestic content, and is complemented by fieldwork throughout northern Queensland.

Staff teaching this subject are prominent researchers and academics.

The course takes a multidisciplinary approach that includes social welfare issues, socio-economic and cultural factors, as well as research skills, health policy and public health.

Course highlights

As a student of Tropical Health and Society, you will benefit from James Cook University’s strong research presence in northern Queensland’s health and welfare sectors.


Graduates who have completed an Honours year are eligible for membership of the Australian Anthropological Society.\


Tropical Health and Society graduates will be qualified to work in Australia, the Asia-Pacific and many other

regions of the world. Careers are diverse and can include positions with government departments and non-government organisations in:

• Health policy development

• Education and welfare services

• Health promotion

• Public and foreign affairs

• Community health professionals

• Public health educators or researchers

• Roles with non-government organisations and international aid organisations, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Tropical Health & Society

Bachelor of Social Science (Tropical Health & Society)Campus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 3 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC code: Townsville 311261; Cairns 321261




Recommended:

Level 1 Anthropology (AN), Psychology (HI), or other subject codes including Health Science (HS), Psychology (PY), Psychology (PL), Sociology (SY), Indigenous Studies (IA) and Welfare Studies (WS)










Health Promotion for Health Professionals

Health Psychology

Medical Anthropology

Sex, Drugs & Human Nature


Sociology of Health & Medicine

Indigenous Family Wellbeing and Community Development

Advanced Health Psychology

Group Work




* Study program at-a-glance information is included as an indicator of course content only, and is subject to change. Subject selections for individual student Study Plans are finalised following admission to their course. † Students can choose a second major from most majors within the Bachelor of Arts or Planning and Geography from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Although encouraged, a second major is not compulsory for Bachelor of Social Science students.



Joint Degrees

Why combine Arts and Business?

A joint degree in Arts and Business will give you the broad, well-rounded educational experience that you get from the Bachelor of Arts, coupled with practical and professional business skills. Depending on your majors, you could pursue a career in, for example: international business with a second language; finance journalism; public relations for a corporation; or market research (with psychology and marketing expertise). There are many dynamic career paths available.

Why combine Arts and Law?

This degree will give you a legal qualification with complementary Arts skills, and is strongly supported by the legal profession. Combining Law with a major in English, for example, will give you writing skills for judgements and legal documents. With language studies, you could work as a lawyer in Asia or Europe for a multinational law firm. Combine Political Science and Law for a role in politics and Government. Sociology and Human Services combine with Law for social policy and development roles with non-government organisations, such as Oxfam or ACOSS.

Why combine Arts and Science?

If you have an interest in Arts and Science you can broaden your career horizons. Arts at James Cook University has majors across many areas, creating varied career options. For example: an Arts major in Archaeology with Chemistry could lead to a fascinating research career; a major in Journalism paired with Environmental Science could lead to environmental journalism or editing; a major in Sociology with Geography could lead to a career in human geography.

Bachelor of Arts- Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Arts- Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Arts- Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of BusinessCampus†: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 4 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC codes: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of LawsCampus†: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 5 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC codes: Townsville 311061; Cairns 321061

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of ScienceCampus†: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 4 years full time Prerequisites: English for BA plus requirements for Science major Mid-year entry: dependent on Science major chosen QTAC codes: Townsville 311031; Cairns 321031

Why combine Arts and Social Work?

This degree will give you a professional accredited Social Work qualification with complementary Humanities and Social Science skills in reduced time. You could, for example, combine an Arts major in Politics or Sociology to move into a career in social policy with government departments or non-government organisations. Or combine an Arts major in Indigenous Australian Studies for a career with Indigenous communities and organisations.

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social WorkCampus†: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 5 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC codes: Townsville 311091; Cairns 321091


Why combine Arts and Education?

Study a specialisation in the Bachelor of Arts to broaden your knowledge and skills, and bring more experience to your middle-school teaching career. Or combine your teaching studies with an area of personal interest. You could include studies in English, History or Geography. A Bachelor of Arts is also valuable for non-teaching careers in, for example, educational management or with government departments in policy and administration around children, families and community development.

Why combine Languages and Primary Education?If you want to be a primary school language teacher, combining your Education degree with the Bachelor of Languages will provide a year of study at an overseas university, so you can polish your chosen language skills. A Bachelor of Languages would also be valuable for non-teaching careers in, for example, translation, foreign affairs, international trade, or in tourism and travel industries.

Why combine Arts and Education?

Study a specialisation in the Bachelor of Arts to broaden your knowledge and skills, and bring greater depth to your secondary-school teaching expertise. You could include studies in English, French, History, German, Geography and Japanese. A Bachelor of Arts is also valuable for non-teaching careers in, for example, educational management or with government departments in policy and administration around children, families and community development.

Why combine Languages and Secondary Education?

Study a specialisation in the Bachelor of Arts to broaden your knowledge and skills, and bring greater depth to your Secondary teaching expertise. You could include studies in English, French, History, German, Geography and Japanese. A Bachelor of Arts is also valuable for non-teaching careers in, for example, educational management or with government departments in policy and administration around children, families and community development.

Bachelor of Education (Middle School)-Bachelor of Arts*

Bachelor of Education (Primary)-Bachelor of Languages

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)-Bachelor of Arts*

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)-Bachelor of Languages

Bachelor of Education (Middle School)-Bachelor of ArtsCampus†: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 4.5 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC codes: Townsville 313211; Cairns 323211

Bachelor of Education (Primary)- Bachelor of LanguagesCampus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 5 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: not available QTAC codes: Townsville 313211

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)-Bachelor of ArtsCampus†: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 4.5 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: yes QTAC codes: Townsville 313111; Cairns 323111

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)- Bachelor of LanguagesCampus: Townsville Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 5 years full time Prerequisites: English Mid-year entry: not available QTAC codes: Townsville 313111

* Not all Bachelor of Arts majors are available as a joint degree with the Bachelor of Education. † Not all majors are offered on both campuses.

Please contact the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences for more information on (07) 4781 6559 or (07) 4042 1000.


Who is this course for?

The Diploma of Arts is for prospective Arts, Humanities, Psychology, Social Science, Education or Social Work students wanting to meet prerequisite requirements for entry to a Bachelor degree, while sampling study options in Arts, Humanities and the Social Sciences.

Course overview

This is a one-year program of study for those seeking entry

to university, but who may not have the prerequisite for entry to their chosen course. It is also suitable for those who would like to determine their personal suitability for university study before committing to a full degree.

The program of study includes subjects that build generic skills in areas such as effective writing, critical reading and the analysis of social and cultural issues. These will prepare you for further study in a

range of fields, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Arts guarantees entry to a wide range of degree programs at JCU, along with transfer of academic credit. If you wish to progress into a degree program, consultation with

the appropriate Faculty office is advised before you enrol, to design an appropriate study program.

Course highlights

With so many fascinating JCU Arts subjects to choose from, this course lets you sample before you commit to full degree studies.

Diploma of Arts Diploma of ArtsCampus: Townsville; Cairns Mode: on campus; full time or part time Duration: 1 year full time Prerequisites: None Mid-year entry: Yes QTAC codes: Townsville 311451; Cairns 321451

Study program at a glance*Core subjects Other subjects

Effective Writing

Critical Reading

Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology



Preparatory Mathematics



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Disclaimer:This publication is intended as a general guide and does not bind James Cook University (‘the University’) or any state or federal government department. Information is correct at the time of printing and the University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any course or admission requirement, mode of delivery, fee or other arrangement without prior notice. Scholarships and grants are subject to change and are awarded in accordance with conditions imposed by the University from time to time. All costs quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage a person suffers because that person has relied on any information within this guide.

Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective

The World of Archaeology


Deviance, Crime & Society

Foundation French 1 and 2

Foundation German 1 and 2 (Townsville)

Foundation Italian 1 and 2 (Cairns)

Foundation Japanese 1 and 2

World History Since 1900

Linking Indigenousness 1

Indigenous Australian World

Views 1: Survival, Identity & Cultural Diversity

The Journalist & Society (Townsville)

News Writing & Style (Townsville)

Preparatory Mathematics

The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science

Exploring Psychology 1 and 2

Australian People: Indigenous & Anthropological Perspectives.

James Cook University has a commitment to make university education accessible and achievable for a wider range of people in our region. If it has been a while since you finished school, or if you do not have the academic entry requirements for the course you want to study, there are other entry options available to you. Below is a brief overview of some of the alternative entry pathways available at JCU – please contact the Student Enquiry Centre for further information.

JCU Pathway CollegeJames Cook University, The Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE, and Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE have entered into an exciting partnership to provide students who: did not get the results they needed for University entry; did not complete school and would like to pursue further study; are mature-aged and wish to return to study but are unsure of their skills or; have taken some study at TAFE but would like to undertake further study at university.

JCU Pathway College has a variety of pathways, which confidently lead students into their chosen university degree and career, providing them with the extra support they require to achieve this. The JCU Pathway College offers a 6-month intensive Foundation Program, and from 2013 will offer a range of diplomas, which will provide guaranteed entry into the second year of the relevant JCU undergraduate degree.

Alternative entry pathwaysBridging subjectsCan help you gain prerequisite subjects required for entry into specific courses.

Six-month Tertiary Access Course (TAC)This preparatory course is for students who have not completed high school, or who do not have the academic entry requirements to enrol in some undergraduate courses at JCU.

Diploma coursesDiploma courses are 1-year study programs (or longer if taken part time) designed for students who may not meet the academic entry requirements for their preferred degree.

Alternative entry with QTACThe Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) offers alternative entry options, to show that non-school leaver applicants can have reasonable prospects of success in a course. Visit the QTAC website for further information on Alternative Entry: www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-NonYear12/AlternativeEntry.html


Courses summaryBACHELOR Majors

Prerequisite information Years (full time)

Campuses and QTAC codes Mid-year entry

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Townsville Cairns Others

ARTS English 3 311031 321031 see major yes 19/62 see major

Anthropology English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 10

Archaeology English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 11

Criminology English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 14

English English 3 311031 321031 311039 (Flex) yes 19/62 15

Environmental Studies English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 17

French English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 18

Geography English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 20

German English 3 311031 - - yes 19/62 21

History English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 22

Human Services English 3 311031 321031 311039 (Flex) yes 19/62 23

Indigenous Australian Studies English 3 311031 321031 311039 (Flex) yes 19/62 24

Italian English 3 - 321031 - yes 19/62 25

Japanese English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 26

Media & Writing English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 28

Political Science English 3 311031 321031 311039 (Flex) yes 19/62 32

Psychology English 3 311031 321031 - yes 19/62 33

Screen Studies English 3 311031 - - yes 19/62 34

Sociology English 3 311031 321031 311039 (Flex) yes 19/62 36

LANGUAGES English 3* 311171 321171 - no 18/63 27

French English 3* 311171 321171 - no 18/63 27

German English 3* 311171 - - no 18/63 27

Italian English 3* - 321171 - no 18/63 27

Japanese English 3* 311171 321171 - no 18/63 27

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM English 3 311471 - - yes 17/65 30

SOCIAL SCIENCE English 3 311261 321261 - yes 19/62 see major

Asia-Pacific Governance & Development

English 3 311261 321261 - yes 19/62 12

Environment & Heritage English 3 311261 321261 - yes 19/62 16

Social & Criminal Justice English 3 311261 321261 - yes 19/62 35

Tropical Health & Society English 3 311261 321261 - yes 19/62 37

JOINT BACHELOR DEGREES Prerequisite information Years (full time)


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Townsville Cairns

ARTS-BUSINESS English; plus extra requirements for Business major chosen

4 311031 321031 yes 19/62 38

ARTS-LAWS English 5 311061 321061 yes 15/69 38

ARTS-SCIENCE English; plus extra requirements for Science major chosen

4 311031 321031 yes 19/62 38

ARTS-SOCIAL WORK English 5 311091 321091 yes 15/69 38

EDUCATION (Middle School)- ARTS†

English 4.5 313211 323211 yes 16/67 39

EDUCATION (Secondary)-ARTS† English 4.5 313111 323111 yes 16/67 39

EDUCATION (Primary)-LANGUAGES English 5 313211 - no 16/67 39

EDUCATION (Secondary)- LANGUAGES

English 5 313111 - no 16/67 39

Please note, campus availability of joint degrees with majors depends on the major chosen.

Diploma Prerequisite information Years (full time)


2010 OP/RANK

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Townsville Cairns

Arts none 1 311451 321451 yes 20/60 40

* Students must have successfully completed Years 11 and 12 (or equivalent) in the language selected for their major. Students without this background will be required to take foundation subjects in their first year (Level 1), which will extend the duration of their course. (Flex) = Flexible delivery† Not all Bachelor of Arts majors are available as a joint degree with the Bachelor of Education. Please contact the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences for more information, on (07) 4781 6559 or (07) 4042 1000.


Course and admission enquiries

JCU Student Enquiry Centre Freecall (from within Australia) 1800 246 446

[email protected] www.jcu.edu.au/study

Course information www.jcu.edu.au/courses

International students

James Cook University International

Townsville campus (07) 4781 5601 [email protected]

Cairns campus (07) 4042 1558 [email protected] www.jcu.edu.au/international

QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre)

PO Box 1331 Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4072 1300 467 822 or (07) 3858 1222 www.qtac.edu.au

Scholarships

Search for scholarships, bursaries and grants online: www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

JCU publications

Undergraduate courses 2013 Business & Information Technology Creative Arts Education Engineering Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism & Languages Law Medicine, Health & Veterinary Sciences Psychology & Social Work Science

Courses & Careers: JCU Undergraduate Study Guide 2013

Postgraduate Study Guides Arts, Education & Social Sciences Law, Business & the Creative Arts Medicine, Health & Molecular Sciences Science & Engineeringwww.jcu.edu.au/study/publications

Key dates

JCU Open Day Cairns Sunday 19 August 2012

JCU Open Day Townsville Sunday 26 August 2012

Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) 21-22 July 2012 RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

QTAC closing date (for on-time applications) Late September 2012

Teaching Period 1, 2013 Classes commence Monday, 25 February 2013

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