JCU - Apply for a JCU Online Astronomy Degree

How to Apply

How Do I Apply to Enrol for this Program?

The enrollment process for the Certificate of Astronomy, the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy, the Master of Astronomy and the Doctor of Astronomy is a three step process:

1. Potential students must apply on this web-based application form.

In addition, the University will need proof of your previous studies. To initiate the application process, we will need a copy of your academic transcript or your degree certificate (testamur) which can be sent to us either by (i) scanned document attached to email, or (ii) Fax, or (iii) airmail post.

A transcript is a document that is issued by your university that gives the subjects, grades, dates etc of your study (see below). The degree certificate (sometimes called a testamur) is the “Degree” which many will have hanging on a wall.

(i) Email to astronomy@jcu.edu.au

(ii) Fax WITHIN AUSTRALIA to: 07 4781 5880.

Fax INTERNATIONAL to: +61 7 4781 5880 (61 is the country code, 7 is the state code, 4781 is the University code).

(iii) Post to:

                        Centre for Astronomy
                        James Cook University
                        TOWNSVILLE
                        QLD 4811
                        Australia

2. Conditional offer made.

On the basis of your web application and the copy of your transcript or degree, James Cook University may make you a CONDITIONAL OFFER of a place in the degree program. Normally, this offer will be made in about a week of the receipt of the transcript or degree copy.

You will be asked to accept the conditional offer and pay your fees. In addition to the course fees, there is a small service fee for the Student’s Association that is mandatory.

Payment can be by Credit Card (Master Card, Visa) or by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If paying by card, please ensure that your card has a sufficient “daily limit” to cover the fees.

3. Your offer is made subject to confirmation of the validity of your qualifications.

Within two weeks James Cook University will need to get from you an ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPT or a CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPT of your previous studies. Unfortunately, if the University does not receive all your appropriate documents, it may result in an automatic withdrawal from the enrolment process.

We will have to ask you to request your transcript from your university and have it forwarded to us. Some universities have a web application form to arrange your formal transcript.

A transcript is a legal document that states the bonafidies of your qualifications. You will have to get your transcript from your previous university and have it sent directly to the Centre of Astronomy at the above postal address; or sent to you directly. If you have the transcript sent directly to you initially, you will then have to send the original transcript to the Centre for Astronomy at James Cook University.

Email enquiries about the program should be addressed to astronomy@jcu.edu.au

APPLICATION FOR CANDIDATURE IN ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS

PERSONAL DETAILS


Title
Gender
Family Name:
Given Names:
Contact Address (this is needed for all hard copy communications):
Phone Number/s:
Fax Number/s:
Country of Birth
Citizenship:
Date of Birth:
E-mail address/s:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Is English your first language?: Yes No

I have undertaken studies in which the language of instruction was English? Yes No
If English is not your first language then the University may require evidence of your English proficiency.

DEGREE APPLYING FOR

DEGREE APPLYING FOR
(See web for Details):

Do you wish to study
Full-Time or Part-Time? FT PT

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Qualifications


Name of Award	Institution	Years of study	Date Awarded

At a latter date JCU may request academic records of studies.

Other Relevant Experience Including Research Record

REFEREES
Would you like to nominate the names of two professionals from whom JCU may wish to get a reference.

Title/Name:
Position Held:
Address:
E-Mail address:

Title/Name:
Position Held:
Address:
E-Mail address:

HOW DID YOU HEAR OF THIS PROGRAM?

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PRIVACY STATEMENT Information contained on this form is collected for enrolment and administrative purposes. Some information may be released to the JCU Student Association for administrative and electoral purposes. Personal information will not be passed on to any other external bodies without your authorisation unless a valid legal request has been made.

DECLARATION: I declare that the information that I have supplied on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and correct. I acknowledge that my application for enrolment is subject to acceptance by the University which has the power to impose conditions.

I further acknowledge that in the event my application for enrolment as a student at the University is accepted by the University, I will be bound by the provisions of the statutes, rules and policies of the University as are in force from time to time, and will be subject to the lawful instructions of officers of the University.

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APPLICATION FOR CANDIDATURE IN ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS