JCU Brisbane Campus
$A1, 000 High Distinction Academic Award
Technology, Equipment and Online Teaching
Faculty of Law, Business & the Creative Arts
The Campus and Location
Brisbane is well renowned for its multicultural society, warm sunny climate, beautiful beaches, low crime rate, friendly people and lower cost of living than the other state capital cities of Melbourne and Sydney.
James Cook University Brisbane is housed in a modern high rise building, surrounded by skyscrapers and centrally located in the Central Business District (CBD) on Queen Street. Within walking distance is the riverfront, Queen Street's main shopping mall, city library and the many shops, parks and cafes that our beautiful city has to offer. The campus is easily accessible via the many forms of public transport which is heavily discounted to students.
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Student Hub
Located on level 2 of the campus, the student hub is a great place to relax, meet up with friends, watch TV or catch up on some study. There is wireless internet available and vending machines if you are feeling like a quick snack.
Study Lounge
The Student Lounge is a quiet place to study, read or have a meal. The fully equipped kitchen with microwave and fridge is available for all students to use. Computers and wireless internet are also available in the Study Lounge.
Sense of Family
JCU Brisbane is renowned for its friendliness and sense of family. You will enjoy a supportive study environment, highly qualified lecturers with industry experience and a welcoming atmosphere that emphasises personal contact between students and staff.
Trimester System
Our academic calendar caters for three study periods beginning in March, July and November. This arrangement allows students to typically complete more subjects per year than a standard semester program operating at many other Australian universities. JCU Brisbane is the only JCU campus in Australia to operate a trimester model.
This model enables you to complete your degree faster, join the workforce sooner and save on living costs incurred with longer degree programs.
$A1, 000 High Distinction Academic Award
Unique to the Brisbane Campus, this award is available to all international students who achieve a High Distinction score (typical grade of over 85%) in each subject. This is an ideal opportunity for students to be recognised and rewarded for their efforts.
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Tuition Fee Bursary
JCU Brisbane may sometimes offer tuition fee bursaries to international students enrolled in a full degree program.
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Technology, Equipment and Online Teaching
LearnJCU is a web-based learning management system that allows students to access online information relating to their university enrolment. As a student, you will be able to use the interactive resources available on LearnJCU, such as online workshops, reading lists and study guides to assist you in your studies. The online library catalogue is another feature that allows you free access to a database of e-journals and research material.
The campus building is also equipped with the latest teaching technologies and wireless internet access is available on all campus floors.
Faculty of Law, Business & the Creative Arts
The Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts offers internationally recognised degrees that inspire students by exposing them to contemporary issues, the latest research and new ideas. Our degrees focus on learning outcomes that have professional relevance and practical application.
School of Business
The school offers a first degree of study through the innovative Bachelor of Business. Features of this exciting degree include:
- a set of six (6) first year core subjects including a Personal and Professional Business skills subject and a subject about managing the customer experience. All business degree students study these six subjects on all campuses.
- a selection of majors including Accounting, Hospitality Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing.
- students can select up to two majors in their second and third year of study.
The Bachelor of Business is fully accredited with the CPA Australia and ICAA, therefore it is ideal for students wishing to pursue a career in the accounting and finance sectors.
Master programs offered by the school include:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Information Technology (MIT)
- Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management (MITHM)
- Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) which is fully approved through industry accreditation
Joblinx
Unique to the Brisbane Campus, Joblinx is an independent recruitment agency co-located within the Brisbane Campus. Solely assisting current and graduated James Cook University Brisbane Students with part time / graduate and employment solutions.
