Updating Results

James Cook University (JCU)

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Diploma of Higher Education

  • Diploma

Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, May, Jul, Sep
Domestic Fees
$10,322 per year / $10,322 total
ATAR
50

About this course

Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course.

Entry requirements

ATAR 50

Business major - English (Units 3/4,C); all other majors - nil

Study locations

Townsville

Cairns

Online

Online

Career pathways

Develop the necessary skills to become a successful university student. Begin your dream career with a recognised qualification and pathway to your preferred Bachelor degree.

The JCU Diploma of Higher Education is a pathway into university if you don't have the academic entry requirements for your preferred undergraduate course. It also provides an example of what university study will be like prior to enrolling in a full degree.

Some subjects completed as part of this diploma may be eligible for credit towards a subsequent JCU undergraduate degree.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

Work experience/qualifications may be relevant if you do not meet the ATAR for this course. Please ensure you include supporting documentation in your QTAC application.

MAJOR

CAMPUS

QTAC codes

Business

Cairns

Townsville

External

320011

310011

310019

Business Studies

Cairns

Townsville

External

320021

310021

310029

Dentistry [Indigenous Pathway]

Cairns

320092

Education

Cairns

Townsville

External

320091

310091

310099

Engineering and Applied Science

Cairns

Townsville

320041

310041

General Studies

Cairns

Townsville

External

320001

310001

310009

Health

Cairns

Townsville

320061

310061

Information Technology

Cairns

Townsville

External

320071

310071

310079

Science

Cairns

Townsville

320031

310031

Social Work

Cairns

Townsville

Mixed Attendance

320081

310081

310089

Society and Culture

Cairns

Townsville

External

320051

310051

310059

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at James Cook University (JCU).
63.3%
Overall satisfaction
72.5%
Skill scale
45.8%
Teaching scale
87.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary