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Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS).  The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy.

Special admission requirements

Nil

Additional course rules

A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1.

A minimum of 36 credit points must be taken at level 3.

Learning outcomes

Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7).

Credit points in major

30 credit points

Cairns

Maximum time to complete

10 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

Candidates are required to spend at least two teaching periods in an approved immersion program in a country where the language of study is spoken.

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

63 credit points

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree.