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Postgraduate Study at JCU

Australian and New Zealand applicants for postgraduate study apply directly to JCU. Information for international applicants is set out here.

How to apply

Coursework programs
Application to JCU postgraduate coursework programs is made by completing and submitting an Application for Postgraduate Coursework Program form. The form is available from JCU’s Student Enquiries Centre or from the JCU website at: www.jcu.edu.au/studying/entry/forms.html

Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts should be attached with the application. There is no application fee for postgraduate study at JCU. Applications for study in 2006 should be submitted by the following dates:

Block mode subjects
Applications must be submitted no later than four weeks prior to the commencement of the study period.

Offers
Applicants for most courses will generally be advised of the outcome within two weeks of submitting their application
For further information contact JCU’s Student Enquiries Centre, see further info panel.

Research students
Once an applicant has approval from the relevant JCU Head of School for their research proposal, applicants must complete an Application for Research Candidature form, available from JCU’s Graduate Research School. Certified copies of qualifications and a two page outline of the proposed research topic should be attached with the application form. Research applicants can submit their applications at any time for commencement at the start of the following Teaching Period. Information on available research topics can be found at: www.jcu.edu.au/office/grs/rtopiclist.html

For further details contact: Graduate Research School, JCU Townsville, Tel: (07) 4781 5861

The form is available to download at: www.jcu.edu.au/office/grs/application.html

Academic calendar
Important dates for study in 2006 are listed on the inside back cover of this publication. You can also check the academic calendar online at: www.jcu.edu.au/div1/registry/2006calendar.html

Further info
Contact JCU’s Student Enquiries Centre for information on applications and admissions
Freecall (within Australia) 1800 246 446

Townsville campus
Tel: (07) 4781 5255
E-mail: PGCoursework@jcu.edu.au or EnquiriesTownsville@jcu.edu.au

Cairns campus
Tel: (07) 4042 1000
E-mail: EnquiriesCairns@jcu.edu.au

Helpful publications and web sites
The following publications may be helpful for postgraduate applicants.
Useful Information for Postgraduate Applicants – produced by JCU’s Student Enquiries Centre and sent with enquiry packs for coursework programs.

JCU Student Handbook – the definitive guide to courses and subjects. Access the Handbook on the web at: www.jcu.edu.au/courses/handbooks

Handbook for Research and Higher Degree Students – provides research students, supervisors, academics and administrative staff with relevant information about all aspects of research degrees. Access this handbook on the web at: www.jcu.edu.au/courses/handbooks/research

Commonwealth Government information
The Commonwealth Government “Going to Uni” site provides a wealth of information for prospective tertiary students.