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Alternative Entry Pathways 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. Diploma of Higher Education (General Studies) Bridging subjects PREREQUISITES: English language proficiency Many degrees in science and health have prerequisites in addition to Year 12 English. If you do not have these prerequisites, you may be able to complete a bridging subject in chemistry or mathematics as intensive subjects over the summer vacation. Contact the Student Centre on 1800 246 446 for information. Upgrading options If you do not receive the OP/Rank required for your preferred course, there are other options to improve your OP/Rank. For example, complete study in another degree or diploma course, or complete a TAFE course. Contact the JCU Student Centre on 1800 246 446 to discuss strategies to help you upgrade your Rank. CAMPUS: Cairns; Townsville MODE: on campus; full time or part time DURATION: 1 year full time MID-YEAR ENTRY: Yes QTAC CODES: Cairns 320001; Townsville 310001 Course overview The General Studies stream allows students to study subjects across all the diploma study streams. Successful completion of the Diploma allows entry into a wide range of degree programs along with advanced standing (credit) for some subjects successfully completed. To enter this pathway program, applicants need to demonstrate they have the English language proficiency required to complete the course. Tertiary Access Course (TAC) For further information, contact the Student Centre, Freecall (from within Australia) 1800 246 446 or email TAC is a short (six months full time or 12 months part time) preparatory course 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. It is free for eligible applicants and provides the skills and confidence to enter into many JCU degrees. For more information, visit www.jcu.edu.au/apply/pathways Course structure* Diploma courses at JCU The Diploma of Higher Education is a 1-year introductory course (two years part-time) designed to provide students with a supported pathway to higher education success. This course is for students who do not qualify for entry into a bachelor degree, or for those seeking additional support and preparation before moving into bachelor degree study. Students can study a mix of introductory and Level-1 (first year) subjects in the following study streams: • Business Studies • Engineering and Applied Sciences • General Studies (details included in next column) • Health • Information Technology • Science • Society and Culture. Core subjects Developing Academic Skills Learning in a Digital Environment Stream electives Choose from any stream electives within the other Diploma of Higher Education majors Optional electives Introductory University Mathematics Introductory University Science Effective Writing *Course structure information is included as an indicator of course content only and is subject to change. James Cook University has a commitment to make university education accessible and achievable for a wider range of people. If you do not have the academic entry requirements for the course you want to study, there are other entry options available. On successful completion of the diploma, students can graduate with the diploma qualification and then apply for entry into a degree course at JCU. Students transferring into a degree course may receive advanced standing for successfully completed subjects. Alternative entry with QTAC The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) also take into account any work experience and other qualifications you may have gained since school, so it’s important to list these on your QTAC application and provide supporting documentation. You can also sit the Personal Competencies Assessment and/or Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with QTAC to improve your rank. Visit the QTAC website here: www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-NonYear12/AlternativeEntry.html 34 | Enquiries 1800 246 446 | jcu.edu.au | 35