Engineering, Planning
& Information Technology
Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things • Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology • Planning
2017
Under
Our locations ...2
Moving to Cairns or Townsville ...3
Engineering at JCU ...5
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majors: Chemical Engineering ... 6
Civil Engineering ...7
Electrical and Electronic Engineering ... 8
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things ...9
Mechanical Engineering ... 10
Joint Degrees ...11
Bachelor of Information Technology ...13
Bachelor of Planning ... 14 Pathway programs ...16 How to apply ...19 Research reputation ...20
Contents
Important dates
Careers markets 2016
Cairns Careers Expo Thursday 26 May
Darwin Careers Expo Tuesday 16 – Wednesday 17 August TSXPO Brisbane Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 July Townsville Careers Expo Monday 8 August
Mackay Careers Expo Wednesday 10 August Melbourne VCE Careers Expo Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 May Western Sydney Careers Expo Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 June
Open days 2016
Cairns campus Sunday 7 August Townsville campus Sunday 21 August
University experience 2016
Cairns campus 12 – 13 July Townsville campus 11 – 14 July
Study dates 2017 (Cairns and Townsville)
Teaching period one 2017 (Semester one)Orientation 13 – 17 February Classes begin 20 February Classes end 26 May Exam period 3 – 16 June
Teaching period two 2017 (Semester two)
Orientation 17 – 21 July Classes begin 24 July Classes end 27 October Exam period 4 – 17 November
James Cook University is committed to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships that work towards closing the employment, health and education gap for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our students come from many backgrounds, promoting a rich cultural and experiential diversity on campus.
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we operate our business. We honour the unique cultural and spiritual relationship to the land, waters and seas of First Australian peoples and their continuing and rich contribution to James Cook University (JCU) and Australian society. We also pay respect to ancestors and Elders past, present and future.
Kassandra Savage (JCU Alumna), ‘Coming Together and Respecting Difference’, acrylic on canvas, 2014, 90cm x 90cm.
Five stars
for job success
Good Universities Guide 2016
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JCU is ranked in the top 2% of universities
in the pre-eminent global rankings system,
the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
ARWU 2016
2%
Top
JCU Global rank:
In 2015, JCU was awarded four prestigious National
Office for Learning & Teaching Citations for
Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Australian Awards for University Teaching, Office for Learning and Teaching
JCU is ranked in the top two Australian universities and
top 30 in the world in Environmental Sciences and Ecology.
2016 US News and Global Report Rankings
JCU is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world
under 50 years old
Cairns
Around 5,000 students study at JCU Cairns, including over 500 international students. The campus is surrounded by rainforest-covered mountains and is located near the popular northern beaches suburbs. It is just 15 kilometres north of Cairns city centre and the international airport.
Our students enjoy small class sizes and a friendly campus atmosphere. JCU Cairns houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, a dental clinic, science and IT laboratories, cafés, a gymnasium and basketball courts, and sporting grounds. There is a high-quality mountain bike track located next to the campus, which is the venue for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, and the 2017 World Mountain Bike and Trials Championships.
Plans are in place for a Cairns City campus to open in 2016-2017.
Townsville
Over 13,000 students, including over 1500 international students create a lively atmosphere on our Townsville campus. The campus is located in a setting of natural bush and parkland, just 13 kilometres from the city centre.
JCU Townsville has impressive teaching and research facilities, including a modern medical precinct opposite the Townsville Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in regional Australia. The campus has many state-of-the-art buildings and teaching spaces, the newest of which is the Science Place, which is due to open in early 2017. The building will house contemporary teaching spaces, including research laboratories, collaborative lecture theatres, and high-capacity computer labs.
JCU also has a convenient campus in Townsville’s city centre. The Townsville City Campus is accessible seven days a week, and features high-speed internet. All students are welcome to stop by and use the facilities to study.
STUDY CENTRES
The Mackay Education and Research Centre (MERC) is located in new cutting-edge research and teaching facilities based in the Mackay and Mater hospitals, and provides practical learning experiences for our medical, nursing and dentistry students. Nursing students can also study at JCU’s Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health(MICRRH), which offers courses with a special emphasis on rural, remote, and Indigenous healthcare.
JCU’s Thursday Island study centre opened in 2003 and offers learning facilities for nursing and education students based in the Torres Strait region.
Our locations
Moving is a big step for everyone, and we have staff and services to help you. Both Cairns and Townsville have year-round warm weather and a casual lifestyle.
Cairns
Cairns is close to many spectacular natural attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the tropical rainforest wilderness of the Daintree National Park, and the waterfalls and mountains of the hinterland. The population of Cairns increases in the winter months as visitors are attracted to the tropical climate and beaches. Cairns offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities. The beachfront, known as the Esplanade, has a swimming lagoon, barbeques, recreational parklands, and stunning sea and mountain views. If you enjoy exercising, the Esplanade has beach volleyball courts, gym equipment, cycle ways, a skateboard park, free community exercise classes, and free Wi-Fi. Cairns boasts fantastic cafes and restaurants, an art gallery, cultural events, and some great nightclubs.
Townsville
Townsville is Australia’s largest tropical city, with a population of around 190,000. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine each year. Townsville is a popular departure point for visiting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, nearby Magnetic Island, and the savannahs and country towns of the outback. Townsville’s attractions include a coral reef aquarium, art galleries, museums, restaurants, and the Strand beachfront promenade.
Townsville’s scenery is dominated by Castle Hill, an iconic feature of Townsville, with 360 degree views, and the most popular walking trails within the city. Magnetic Island is a suburb of Townsville - just eight kilometres (5 miles) off the coast and 25 minutes by ferry. The Island has sandy beaches, snorkelling, and its own population of koalas.
Moving to Cairns or Townsville
What’s the weather like?
Cairns
April to August (Autumn/Winter) the days are around 27°C, with evenings a cool 17°C. September to March (Spring/Summer) daytime averages are 31°C while evenings are 24°C.
Townsville
April to August (Autumn/Winter) days are 26°C and evenings 14°C.
September to March (Spring/Summer) daytime averages are 30°C while evenings are 24°C.
Cairns enjoys easy access to reef and rainforests. Townsville is a thriving coastal city and port.
Engineers combine mathematics and science with communication, critical thinking and management skills to design and develop products and solutions for real-world problems. Engineering at JCU is a four year Bachelor Honours degree accredited by Engineers Australia. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers, with many students finding employment in their final year of study. You will start with a common first year of study. In second year you choose to specialise in one of the following areas:
• Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Electronic Systems and Internet of Things
(Cairns only)
• Mechanical Engineering.
You will have the opportunity to undertake industry-based placements as you progress into your third and fourth years, giving you valuable industry experience and contacts. You can also select a ‘minor stream’ (four subjects) based on your interests and career aspirations.
The majority of the JCU Engineering majors are offered on the Townsville campus.
An exciting new degree – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Systems and Internet of Things – is offered at the Cairns campus. JCU is proudly at the forefront of this technology revolution, being the only university in Australia to offer this degree.
JCU offers the following joint engineering degrees:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Bachelor of Information Technology.
Engineer entry-level median salary $64,000*
Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
*Graduatecareers.com.au 9/2/16
Summary
CAMPUS: Townsville (first year
can be completed in Cairns or Townsville)
DURATION: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus, Townsville
OP/RANK: 12/74
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 72.60
QTAC CODES: Cairns – 324021
Townsville – 314021
PREREQUISITES: English, Maths B AQF LEVEL: 8
Chemical Engineering is a diverse and interesting field. Chemical engineers are concerned with the environment and safety as founding principles for economic development. They develop safe, efficient processes to convert raw materials into useful products, as well as researching and developing new technologies. They plan specifications for full-scale production, taking into account costs, market needs, transportation and sustainability.
Overview
Chemical Engineering is a four year Bachelor Honours degree, located primarily on our Townsville campus. The first year may be studied in Cairns.
You will gain particular expertise in the areas of minerals processing and process safety, design and management.
Subject topic areas include:
• Advanced chemical technologies, such as minerals processing
• Mass transfer operations, including heat and mass transfer
• Extractive metallurgy and bioprocessing. Some of our research areas include improvements to sugar processing, copper electro-refining through modelling of fluid flow in electrolysis cells, solvent extraction and modelling solvent-solute effects and applied process systems engineering.
Minor streams
You are also able to choose a minor stream. What you choose depends on your interests and future career aspirations. Minor streams that may be available for Chemical Engineering students are:
• Intelligent Systems;
• Materials & Mechanical Design • Mathematics
• Minerals & Mining • Physics
• Software • Sustainability • Water & Waste
Highlights
Relevant: Local industries actively support this
course by providing advice on content, access to industrial plants, specialist guest lecturers and cutting-edge design and research projects.
Work-ready: You will have the opportunity to
take industry-based placements as you progress into your third and fourth years, giving you valuable industry experience and contacts.
Research: Your final year includes a research and
process design project where you design a full-scale processing plant.
Hands-on: Laboratory and design work and the
opportunity to work in teams with students in other engineering disciplines are key.
Advanced training: Learn advanced chemical
technologies such as minerals processing, extractive metallurgy and bioprocessing.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia, and following a period of professional practice may become Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng). This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
Career opportunities
Chemical engineers are in high demand across the world and are employed in a wide range of industries.
Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of industries from research, water, minerals, energy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and food sectors. Developing and testing new and alternative environmentally friendly fuels is a growth area for chemical engineers.
Chemical Engineer entry-level median salary $69,500*
Chemical Process Engineer median salary $80,300**
Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
*Graduatecareeers.com.au **Payscale.com 4/2/16
Would you like to design, construct and maintain our built environment? Roads, railways, airports, buildings, ports, water supply systems, waste disposal systems, dams and mines all require creative solutions from civil engineers. By designing the most effective way the built environment can interact with the natural environment, civil engineers make our towns, cities, suburbs and houses better places to live.
Overview
During your studies, you will learn about the design of timber, steel and concrete structures, the principles of fluid mechanics, environmental and geotechnical engineering, surveying and road design. Civil Engineering at JCU is offered as a four year Bachelor Honours degree, located primarily on our Townsville campus. The first year may be studied in Cairns.
An Honours degree develops advanced knowledge and research skills. You will build theoretical knowledge and practical skills in civil engineering to give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Minor streams
You are also able to choose a minor stream. What you choose depends on your interests and future career aspirations. Minor streams that may be available for Civil Engineering students are: • Sustainability
• Infrastructure and Planning • Mining and Minerals • Mathematics • Physics and Software
Highlights
Real-world: Leading professional engineers
teach design subjects emphasising real-world structural, geotechnical, transportation and environmental engineering challenges and solutions.
Research: Complete a one year research-based
thesis project. Final year thesis projects are often sponsored by industry or are related to current research projects.
Hands-on: Participate in field trips, laboratory
and design work and group projects with other engineering students.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia, and following a period of professional practice may become Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng). This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, you may find work in government departments, public utilities and private companies, providing planning, designs and engineering solutions for community development projects and disaster recovery. Civil engineers are also involved in the design and maintenance of buildings, roads, railways, dams, and water supply and treatment facilities.
Civil Engineer median salary $63,000* Project Engineer entry-level median salary $73,350**
Construction Manager entry-level median salary $91,055**
Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
*Graduatecareers.com.au9/2/16 **Payscale.com 4/2/16
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Chemical Engineering
“I chose to study engineering so I would
be challenged and learn new things
on a daily basis. Although my major
is Chemical Engineering, there are
cross-discipline subjects in the degree
which means Mechanical and Civil
Engineering students share my classes. As
a result, I have gained an understanding
and appreciation of other aspects of
engineering which are very important
real-world skills.”
Tayla Hickey
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Civil Engineering
Summary
CAMPUS: Townsville (first year
can be completed in Cairns or Townsville)
DURATION: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus
OP/RANK: 12/74
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 72.60
QTAC CODES: Cairns – 324021
Townsville – 314021
PREREQUISITES: English, Maths B AQF LEVEL: 8
Electrical and electronic engineers provide technical leadership and design skills to the electronics, telecommunications, signal processing and power engineering related industries. They use mathematical and scientific principles to design, build, fault find, analyse and control all things electrical, including integrated circuits (chips), electronics and electrical consumer goods, renewable energy and the smart electricity grid.
Overview
You will learn the key areas of electrical engineering, including control, electronics, communications and electrical power. The practical applications of electrical principles are examined through experiments, group assignments and project work.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering at JCU is offered as a four year Bachelor Honours degree, located primarily on our Townsville campus. The first year can be studied in Cairns.
A Bachelor Honours degree develops advanced knowledge and research skills. Your major engineering project consists of the application of advanced laboratory, field or computer techniques for the research, design or solution of an engineering problem.
Minor streams
You are also able to choose a minor stream. What you choose depends on your interests and future career aspirations. Minor streams that may be available for Electrical and Electronic Engineering students are:
• Sustainability • Mining and Minerals • Mathematics • Physics • Software
Highlights
Relevant: JCU has close professional links with
major industries in northern Queensland, such as telecommunications, power utilities, mines and mills.
Facilities: We have well-equipped laboratories
and in-house hardware and software to design, simulate and manufacture printed circuit layouts, as well as extensive mathematical simulation tools.
Practical: Participate in design exercises, group
work and special projects to develop valuable skills needed in the workplace.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and, following a period of professional practice, may become Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng). This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia
Career opportunities
Electrical and electronic engineers are employed by industries that generate, distribute or consume large amounts of electrical power, as
well as industries that design, manufacture or service telecommunications systems, networks and consumables, medical and aviation instrumentation, computer products and signal processing systems.
Our graduates work in industries such as power utilities, mines or mills, as well as with providers of telecommunication systems, computer products and electronic instrumentation.
Electrical Engineer entry-level median salary $68,572*
Electronic Design Engineer median salary $71,139*
Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
* Payscale.com 4/2/16
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the growing network of sensors and internet-connected devices around us. The future will see the inter-connectivity of everything from urban transport to medical devices to household appliances, smart watches and other wearable technologies, home electronics and appliances, cars and even heart monitoring implants.
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things will produce new talent to create and power this innovative approach to the information revolution.
Overview
This course is the first of its kind in Australia and combines the study of electronic engineering with Internet technologies, wireless communications, sensor devices, industrial design and cloud computing.
Be ready to take advantage of what the future holds. Subject topic areas include:
• Commercial opportunities for IoT applications • Wireless communication and mobile
computing
• Network forensic and data communication, as well as information security.
New commercial opportunities in northern Australia and the tropical world are a special focus of this major. However, as this field rapidly grows across all aspects of our lives, unknown opportunities await.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Systems and Internet of Things is offered as a four year course located primarily on our Cairns campus. The first year may be studied in Townsville.
Minor streams
Choose a minor stream to complement your studies, for example, Software.
Highlights
Leading the way: JCU’s Electronic Systems and
IoT is the first of its kind in Australia and will combine the study of electronic engineering with internet technologies, wireless communications, sensor devices, industrial design and cloud computing.
Industry focussed: Throughout this four year
degree, new creative, hands-on teaching practices will be used to ensure that your learning will be innovative, creative, practical and business-focussed.
Future leaders: Electronic Systems and IoT
develops your entrepreneurship and commercial skills.
Career opportunities
IoT is relevant for a range of job opportunities including:
• precision agriculture • smart cities
• environmental and ecological monitoring • mining and smart manufacturing • security and disaster management • building and home automation • structural health monitoring
You will have expertise in applying state-of-the art technologies to solve practical problems in these areas. You will find exciting opportunities in high-tech industries and have the necessary technical, design and entrepreneurial skills to create your own ventures and start-up industries. Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things
“I feel like I’ve flourished at James Cook
University. One-on-one discussions with
lecturers have really helped me, and I
know I can just walk past the hallway, say
hello and ask a question. I feel like a lot of
other universities don’t have time for that.”
Stuart Hinchliff
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering – Bachelor of Science in Physics.
“One of the most exciting things in the field
of engineering is the Internet of Things (IoT)
because it’s useful from big companies
through to your own home, and even in
health. IoT is really interesting and it’s
happening right now. It’s the direction a lot of
software design is going at the moment.”
Stephanie Baker
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Systems*
*JCU now offers a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Systems and Internet of Things
Summary
CAMPUS: Townsville (first year
can be completed in Cairns or Townsville)
DURATION: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus
OP/RANK: 12/74
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 72.60
QTAC CODES: Cairns – 324021 Townsville – 314021
PREREQUISITES: English, Maths B AQF LEVEL: 8
Summary
CAMPUS: Cairns (first year
can be completed in Cairns or Townsville)
DURATION: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus
OP/RANK: 12/74
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 72.60
QTAC CODES: Cairns – 324021 Townsville – 314021
PREREQUISITES: English, Maths B AQF LEVEL: 8
Mechanical engineers use problem-solving skills to design, create and improve systems and machinery used for domestic, public and industrial purposes. Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of everything you think of as a machine – from bicycles and robots to supersonic jets.
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering is offered as a four year Bachelor Honours degree, located primarily on our Townsville campus. The first year can be studied in Cairns. An Honours degree develops advanced knowledge and research skills. Your major engineering project consists of the application of advanced laboratory, field or computer techniques for the research, design or solution of an engineering problem.
Subject areas include:
• The study of heat and mass transfer • Fluid mechanics and energy conversion • Thermodynamics, to advanced level.
Minor streams
You are also able to choose a minor stream. What you choose depends on your interests and future career aspirations. Minor streams that may be available for Mechanical Engineering students are: • Sustainability
• Mining & Minerals • Mathematics • Physics • Software • Intelligent Systems
Highlights
Design expertise: Learn how to design simple to
complex mechanical components and systems by conducting interesting and increasingly advanced design projects as you progress through your degree.
Industry focus: Work with expert staff and
industry experts. JCU has close professional links with major industries throughout northern Queensland.
Hands-on: You will have the opportunity to gain
professional experience and work collaboratively with other engineering students. A particular strength of Mechanical Engineering at JCU is the application of advanced computational techniques and incorporation of the Formula SAE racecar design project throughout the degree.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are immediately eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia, and following a period of professional practice may become Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng). This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia, and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
Career opportunities
With a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering, you can find employment in a broad range of industries, including the automotive and aeronautical industries, defence technology, power generation, food processing, shipbuilding and refrigeration.
Mechanical Engineers are particularly sought after by the mining industries.
Mining Engineer entry-level median salary $101,567*
Mechanical Engineer median salary $65,000**
Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
*Graduatecareeers.com.au **Payscale.com 4/2/16
Joint degrees allow you to diversify into two different study areas, giving you increased career prospects and additional skills and knowledge. It usually takes an additional year of full-time study to complete a joint degree.
Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) – Bachelor of Science
By combining a Science and Engineering degree, you will learn how to design and apply practical solutions to solve some of the big issues facing our planet. Depending on your Science and Engineering majors, your enhanced range of skills and perspectives will prepare you for high-level careers in research, communication technologies, natural resource management, manufacturing, minerals processing and/or construction industries.
Your qualifications will be valued in many areas of government and industry. Science majors that may be combined with Engineering include: • Aquaculture Science and Technology • Chemistry
• Earth Science • Marine Biology • Mathematics
• Molecular and Cell Biology • Physics
• Zoology and Ecology.
Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) – Bachelor of
Information Technology
This joint degree gives you a powerful
qualification in two areas that complement each other. You will acquire a skillset that is in demand from employers. You will learn innovative and creative IT solutions while also gaining specialist skills in engineering. Career areas include electronics and communications technologies, computer system engineering and software engineering.
For further details, visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Joint Degrees
“I chose JCU because I knew it was a highly regarded university.
There’s lots of opportunities here, and I felt like I wouldn’t get lost
in a crowd of students during my degree.”
Tayla received a Dean’s Scholarship to study a joint degree in
Engineering and Science straight from high school.
“I thought it would be a real advantage to combine the two
degrees as it’s only an extra year of study. The engineering side is
really practical, and the science I’m passionate about is also there.”
Tayla Corbett
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Bachelor of Science
Summary
CAMPUS: Townsville (first year
can be completed in Cairns or Townsville)
DURATION: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus
OP/RANK: 12/74
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 72.60
QTAC CODES: Cairns – 324021 Townsville – 314021
PREREQUISITES: English, Maths B AQF LEVEL: 8
“Everything that they teach you at JCU
is what businesses look for. Even the
soft skills like talking to people and
discussing things with clients – they all
help a lot when you actually get out into
the industry.”
Lachlan Robertson
Bachelor of Information Technology
Turn your interests into a rewarding role from app and games development to project management and system administration. Our IT degree prepares you for all of them.
JCU’s Bachelor of Information Technology gives you the essential knowledge to work as a professional in this rapidly changing world. The skills you will acquire are sought by every industry, and our expert staff will teach you the skills needed to keep up with changing developments in technology. The possibilities for Information Technology (IT) graduates are almost endless, with employment opportunities worldwide.
Overview
This course brings together the knowledge and skills that are essential for professional IT careers, featuring subjects in areas such as:
• interactive visualisation • Serious Games
• Big Data and Data Mining • Interactive 2D/3D Graphics and
Web Development • Mobile Technologies • Programming • Design Thinking
The Bachelor of IT takes three years (full time) to complete, and in addition to the core degree there are optional minors you may be able to take, such as:
• Computer Science and Networking • Human Computer Interaction and
Games Design • Embedded Systems • Internet of Things.
The Bachelor of IT features creative group problem solving in multi-disciplinary teams through a number of live events, and an opportunity for an industry internship or industry-based project in your final year. We understand you may want to study IT online, so you’ll find your course is also available via external delivery.
If you choose to study online you will not be alone – you can chat with your lecturers and fellow students in chat rooms and discussion forums, collaborate on project work and have instant research access through the library’s e-resources.
Highlights
Work-ready: Apply your skills to real-life projects
through an industry placement or project, and build your resume while you study.
Flexibility: You have the flexibility to study your
subjects online, online, on-campus in Cairns or Townsville, or you could even complete part of your degree overseas at JCU’s Singapore campus..
Facilities: Our computer laboratories provide
specialist facilities for software engineering, networking, multi-media/game design and programming.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology is an accredited degree, and upon graduation you can apply for provisional membership to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) immediately. You can then apply for full professional membership after gaining relevant IT experience if at least four years.
Career opportunities
IT graduates have a wealth of career paths to choose, from both in Australia and overseas. IT skills transfer easily from one country to another, and flexible employment conditions are commonplace. Graduate Careers Australia* reports that IT graduates have high employment prospects, and job growth in the industry is predicted to remain strong.
Recent JCU IT graduates have found employment at large companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon and Google, as well as in smaller local firms. A number of our graduates have also founded their own start-ups and are now running their own businesses.
Information Technology Manager entry-level median salary $77,841**
Honours
An Honours degree is an additional one-year study program (full time or equivalent) that includes the development of a personal research project and thesis. The Honours degree is available to high achieving students, and is recommended to students who wish to pursue an academic or research career.
Joint degree
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) – BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This joint degree gives you a powerful
qualification in two areas that complement each other. You will acquire a skill set that is in demand from employers, learning innovative and innovative and creative IT solutions while also gaining specialist skills in engineering. Career areas include electronics and communications technologies, computer system engineering and software engineering.
For more information, visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/it
*Source: Graduate Careers Australia and graduateopportunites.com **Payscale.com 4/2/16
Bachelor of Information Technology
Summary
CAMPUS: Cairns, Townsville, Singapore, External
DURATION: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus or online
MIDYEAR ENTRY: Yes
OP/RANK: 17/63
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 56.55 QTAC CODES: Cairns – 322341
Townsville – 312341 External – 312349
PREREQUISITES: English (Maths B desirable)
“We learn a lot about tropical urban
design, and James Cook University’s
location in the Tropics places it perfectly
for that. Sustainability is a key component
of the degree, with a real emphasis on
sustainable development.”
Matteo Sandona
Bachelor of Planning
Planners help decide the design and appearance of cities and towns, as well as their services, facilities and communities.
Overview
This degree will teach you how to plan functional cities, thriving regions and healthy urban environments that work towards better social, environmental and economic wellbeing. Subject areas include:
• Urban geography and design • Population studies and economy • Geographic information systems • Regional Planning
• Environmental and social impact assessment • Indigenous environmental management • Legislation
• Disaster planning.
Planners frequently work with other professionals such as engineers, architects, building surveyors, economists, developers, politicians and environmental scientists. We have strong research links and offer a Honours study option where you can undertake an independent research project.
Highlights
Work-ready: As you progress through your
degree, you will be able to integrate your knowledge in practical workplace settings through specialised industry placement opportunities. On-the-job work experience is also an opportunity to form valuable employer and industry networks.
Unique: Your base in tropical Cairns or Townsville
gives you unique access to the challenges of planning for an area surrounded by delicate ecosystems.
Teaching excellence: You will learn from staff
and guest lecturers who are experts in their field. JCU is an internationally recognised centre of planning excellence.
Professional placements: The Centre for Tropical
Urban and Regional Planning at JCU arranges your final year professional placements.
Professional recognition
JCU’s Bachelor of Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). Graduates are eligible for immediate membership of the Urban and Regional Chapter of the Planning Institute of Australia and, after two years’ professional planning experience, are eligible to become a corporate member.
Career opportunities
You will be able to address the needs of the growing economy of northern Queensland and also transfer your skills to work anywhere in the world. The PIA reports that as cities and towns continue to grow in size and population, there is increasing demand for planners to manage these changes. Planners can expect a good starting salary, which increases with experience. Planners are employed in:
• Local, state and federal government • Private consultancy
• Property development • University research and teaching.
Town Planner entry-level median salary $58,738* Visit: jcu.edu.au/2017/planning *Graduatecareeers.com.au **Payscale.com 4/2/16
Bachelor of Planning
Summary
CAMPUS: Townsville, Cairns
DURATION: 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
DELIVERY: On campus
MIDYEAR ENTRY: Yes OP/RANK: 17/63
ATAR TO QTAC
CONVERSION: 56.55 QTAC CODES: Cairns – 326271
Townsville – 316271
PREREQUISITES: English AQF LEVEL: 7
Pathway programs
Diploma of Higher Education
The Diploma of Higher Education is a good starting point if it’s been a while since you studied or you don’t have the entry qualifications for your chosen degree. You will receive support and training to become a successful university student and enjoy all the benefits and services offered to full-degree students.
JCU’s Diploma of Higher Education: • Gives you a ‘taste’ of university study and a
kick-start to your career
• Is a one-year course that provides a supported pathway into a Bachelor degree
• Consists of a combination of preparatory and first year subjects
• Offers tailored study plans that can be mapped to specific Bachelor degrees.
Successful completion of the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right. Graduating with the Diploma of Higher Education will also allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor degrees, and may give you credit for some of the subjects you successfully completed.
We offer the following Diploma streams: • Business Studies
• Engineering and Applied Science • General Studies
• Health
• Information Technology • Science
• Society and Culture. Visit: jcu.edu.au/diploma
TERTIARY ACCESS COURSE
JCU’s Tertiary Access Course (TAC) is a pathway course focussed on small class environments and supported study. It can also help you prepare for the Diploma of Higher Education. TAC gives you the confidence to go to university, even if you didn’t finish high school. You will work in small class sizes with friendly staff, and If you take the course full time, you can complete it in just one semester (14 weeks). It is also available part time, to offer flexibility to balance study and work.
The benefits of taking JCU’s TAC include: - Finding out what it’s like to be a university
student without having to pay any subject fees - Gaining the computing and IT knowledge
required for university
- Improving you academic literacy and numeracy skills.
How to apply
We welcome applications from school leavers, and those of you looking for new opportunities and careers. You can also transfer to JCU if you are currently studying at another university.
Step 1
Choose your course using this guide, or by visiting the JCU website:
jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study
Step 2
Apply through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). There is a direct link to QTAC from each JCU course webpage. Exceptions are for international students, and most current or recent students of JCU. • You can choose up to six courses in order of
preference – the QTAC website has further details on prioritising your choices
• If you need help, just phone the JCU Student Centre on 1800 246 446.
The QTAC website has full details about the application process, or you can get a copy of the QTAC Guide from Queensland newsagents. Visit: qtac.edu.au
The QTAC entry process has regular ‘offer rounds’, giving you the opportunity to change preferences or accept an offer. All successful applicants receive their ‘offer advice’ by email. In addition, you can check if you have an offer at QTAC’s current applicant online service.
Other entry options
You may have the skills, maturity and commitment needed for successful tertiary study, but not the formal academic qualifications. It is possible to qualify for a QTAC selection rank even if you don’t have secondary school results or previous tertiary study experience. Any paid employment of more than six months full-time could assist in giving you entry into a diploma, or a degree. Previous employment doesn’t need to be related to the course you are applying for.
Employment experience can be used on its own, or combined with the Special Tertiary Admissions Test. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is designed to assess a range of competencies considered important for success. It assesses broad skills, rather than specific academic knowledge. STAT is used primarily to help non-school leavers enter university. You will receive a written statement with your results two to three weeks after you sit the test, so make sure you apply in plenty of time.
If you need any help, please
contact the JCU Student Centre
on 1800 246 446 or visit:
www.qtac.edu.au
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internationally significant high quality, high impact research. We have a vibrant research culture with a focus on the Tropics. One of the key aspects in our success is our unique geographical location, with unparallelled access to some of the most spectacular and diverse natural laboratories in the world.
We have a high-ranking global research reputation, particularly in environmental and earth sciences, coral reef ecology, marine science, terrestrial ecology, fisheries and aquaculture, tropical medicine, and public health.
Many specialist research centres and institutes are located at JCU, providing a hub for research and innovation.
JCU is a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU). IRU Australia member universities promote excellence through collaboration in research and education, and share a long-standing commitment to social inclusion.
jcu.edu.au/research
Research reputation
The Cyclone Testing Station is renowned in the wind engineering community for its focus on wind loads and the structural response of low-rise structures, such as housing and industrial buildings. It has facilities for the structural evaluation of full-scale houses through to roofing screws. The team conducts research and testing as well as advising industry and governments on building practices to reduce the impact of severe wind events.
