Course and Subject Handbook 2025 Courses Undergraduate Courses Diploma of Higher Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2025
Course code	113121
Course type	Diploma (AQF Level 5)
Owner	Academy
College	Academy

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course prerequisites	Business Major – English (Units 3/4,C); Recommended: Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) All other Majors – Nil
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	APPLICANTS OF NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUND For the Business major¹ Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. For the Health major Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. For the Psychological Science major Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. For all other majors Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Special admission requirements	Important: Before you enrol you must speak with a Pathways team member to discuss your study plan. Please call: Townsville campus 47815740 or Cairns campus 42321155 or email: pathways@jcu.edu.au
Additional selection requirements	Not applicable
Post Admission Requirements	Students studying externally or by mixed-mode must have regular access to a computer and internet to meet the online study requirements of this course.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Higher Education, students will be able to:

Integrate and apply theoretical and technical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas, in a discipline or broad field of learning
Identify, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information, claims and evidence from a range of sources
Communicate ideas, arguments and perspectives in a clear and logical way through English language proficiency and a range of media and technologies
Analyse, plan, design and evaluate solutions to problems by applying creativity, initiative and judgment and, where appropriate, numeracy skills
Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in learning independently and managing personal development and future pathways
Apply knowledge of diversity and interpersonal and/or intercultural skills to work effectively in teams to complete a range of activities within broad parameters.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Diploma of Higher Education.
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

Course Structure – Business Major

OPTIONS

Select a major from Table 1

TABLE 1 (BUSINESS MAJOR)

Types of majors

Mandatory, Single

Credit points in major

24 credit points

Notes

Available for mid-year entry

Not available at all campuses

MAJOR

AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

Business

JCU Townsville

JCU Cairns

This is not a pathway program

Course Structure – All other majors

CORE SUBJECTS

CU1022:03 Developing Academic Skills

CS1022:03 Learning in a Digital Environment

OPTIONS

Select a major from Table 2

TABLE 2 (ALL OTHER MAJORS)

Types of majors	Mandatory, Single
Credit points in major	18 credit points
Notes	Not all majors are available at all campuses

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Business Studies	JCU Cairns JCU Singapore* JCU Townsville	International students only
Education	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	International students only
General Studies	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	International students only
Health	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	International students only
Information Technology	JCU Cairns JCU Singapore JCU Townsville	Townsville and Cairns International students only
Psychological Science	JCU Singapore
Science	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	International students only
Social Work	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville (Internal or Mixed Attendance)	International students only
Society and Culture	JCU Cairns JCU Townsville	International students only

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Cairns	All majors are only available to international students
JCU Singapore	Business Studies, Information Technology and Psychological Science majors only
JCU Townsville	All majors are only available to international students

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Other than with the approval of the Academic Head, Pathways or authorised delegate, Diploma of Higher Education students majoring in Health, Business Studies, Society and Culture, Information Technology, or General Studies must enrol in the two core subjects either prior to or concurrently with other Diploma subjects.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Approved abbreviation	DipHigherEd
Honours award	No
Inclusion of stream of study on testamur	The major will appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who complete this course are eligible to apply for entry into JCU bachelor degrees. Successful Diploma students may be granted credit for subjects successfully completed under this course towards a Bachelor degree.
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure