Programs of James Cook University

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Townsville , Australia

James Cook University (JCU) established its Dentistry program in 2008 in response to the challenges and oral health needs of northern Australia. With a focus on tropical, rural and Indigenous practice the course offers: All new facilities – the $75 million dental teaching complex on the Cairns campus is impressive and includes a state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory. Early clinical experience – you’ll gain real-life experience at our dental clinics on campus in Cairns and Townsville that provide dental care to the public. You’ll also gain experience at private practices and in rural and remote community health facilities across Australia.

A$64,960 International

A$10,598 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Education ( Primary )

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Primary teachers are committed to shaping a positive future for all young Australians through the provision of high-quality education and promoting life-long learning. Primary education focuses on the curriculum for children aged six to 12 years, across Years 1-6.

A$29,400 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

The early years of life are a time of rapid brain development as the foundations of learning and development are laid. High quality early childhood education makes a difference to the lives of young children during their prior-to-school years and the early years of schooling. As an ECE student you will focus on the education and care of children aged from birth to eight and throughout the primary school years, learning about development, behaviour and wellbeing.

A$29,400 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

When you choose to study secondary teaching at JCU, you'll learn the latest teaching strategies that will enable you to can make a big impact on your students. The course will help you understand brain development so you can better target the teaching and learning of your students. JCU gives you the opportunity for practical placements in a variety of settings from your first year of study, as well as the chance to experience teaching in rural and remote locations. You'll be taught by highly qualified and awarded lecturers who'll share their knowledge with you so you may become that teacher who young people will remember for the rest of their lives.

A$29,400 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Become a world-class engineer. JCU engineering graduates are innovative problem solvers, creative designers and applied scientists involved in a variety of industries.

A$35,800 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Combining engineering and IT qualifications will give students the advantage in pursuing careers that require innovative and creative IT solutions.

A$35,800 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Engineers have unique problem solving skills, which when combined with a Science specialisation can create a valuable qualification for many industries and for government and research careers.

A$36,280 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Environmental Practice

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Environmental Practice is a ground-breaking course offered at JCU. If you're reading this, you're thinking about taking your place among the experts who will be called on to solve the great sustainability challenges that are facing the world. Environmental Practice responds to the stated requirements of corporate environmental management organisations for triple bottom line outcomes – environmental, social and economic. Responding to those needs, this unique course offers students the opportunity to specialise in one or two of five majors: Biodiversity Assessment and Management Corporate Environmental Management Urban Environments and Landscape Design Land and Water Management JCU is making a huge investment in this course. We've consulted with employers and industry to include those skills that they think make a great Environmental Manager. So when you graduate, you'll be ready to hit the ground running and contribute to a whole range of organisations who need environmental, social and economic skills from their employees.

A$33,280 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Geology

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

JCU is the only Australian university to offer a Bachelor of Geology degree, a vocationally-oriented professional qualification concentrating solely on Geology. Your JCU Geology studies take place in tropical North Queensland, where the University has strong links with mining and allied engineering industries and government bodies. Practical field work and the industry connections you can make throughout your studies mean that when you graduate, you'll be ready to begin a well-paid career in Australia or internationally.

A$36,600 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost

Bachelor of Information Technology

James Cook University

Townsville , Australia

Microsoft? Amazon? Google? IBM? Your own technology business? Are those the jobs you're dreaming of? JCU graduates are working in all these areas, and in many other technology roles too. The world is your oyster when you achieve a JCU Bachelor of Information Technology. The IT skills you'll gain at JCU are in demand. JCU has searched the world for expert IT staff who have practical industry experience, along with up-to-the-minute technical knowledge. And we've found some of the best. You'll benefit from their ability to share their knowledge and experience and their determination to ensure that when you graduate, you'll have the skills needed to work in the fast-changing and very exciting world of Information Technology.

A$29,400 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$7,700 Living cost