Selecting an appropriate course

At JCU you can choose from over 180 undergraduate courses across a wide range of study areas – from accountancy to zoology.

The most widely known undergraduate course is a bachelors degree. A bachelor degree generally takes three years of full time study to complete and leads to the title of Bachelor. For example, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Science.

Some degrees are flexible, enabling students to combine subjects from many areas. These degrees include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Science. You will benefit from speaking to a JCU academic adviser to help you in planning subject choices for these types of degrees.

Other degrees are more closely structured. For example, the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Education are structured programs to comply with the accreditation requirements of professional bodies.

At JCU, some study areas may be available under several degree programs. For example, Archaeology can be studied under a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Science. You are encouraged to seek advice from one of our academic advisers to ensure you choose the right degree for your intended career direction.

Before you enrol, we encourage you to contact one of our academic advisers to discuss your study plans. JCU’s Student Enquiries Centre can put you in touch with the correct advisers.