Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: March, July
Fees
$24,000.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
14 months full-time
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate
CRICOS Code
0100451
Course detail
Learn how to analyse information and design and communicate solutions to complex technology problems. Choose to specialise in either web design and development or modelling natural systems, depending on your interests.
Kickstart your career in technology and enter a fast-paced, progressive industry. This course is a pathway for international students to study either the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation (majoring in Data Science) at JCU.
View the Handbook for detailed overview of available subjects.
Graduates of JCU’s Diploma of Technology (Pathway) progress onto Bachelor degrees that lead to careers in the field of information and communication technology (ICT).
This course is a pathway to the Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation, majoring in Data Science, providing graduates also meet the relevant English Language entry requirement for the degree.
This course is available to international students only.
Diploma of Technology [Pathway]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 118421 |
Course type | Diploma (AQF Level 5) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course Entry Requirements | Guaranteed entry where applicants have obtained a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or passes in at least 3 academic subjects from Year 12 or equivalent; or Satisfactory completion of the JCU Foundation Program with a minimum GPA of 4.00 |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 27 credit points as per course structure |
Additional completion | Minimum overall attendance level of 80% across all scheduled activities for the duration of the Diploma, including any support classes such as English language development. Students failing to maintain the required attendance will need to undertake additional requirements prior to graduating from the Diploma. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Diploma of Technology at James Cook University, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
CP1402:03 Internet Fundamentals
CP1404:03 Programming II
SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
MA1580:03 Foundations of Data Science
PLUS
Select one of the following streams:
Stream 1 (Recommended for students progressing into the Bachelor of Information Technology)
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I
CP1403:03 Design Thinking
CP1406:03 Web Design and Development
or
Stream 2 (Recommended for students progressing into the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation)
CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I
CP1403:03 Design Thinking
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
PLUS
Select either English for Academic Purposes Level 3 or 4
English for Academic Purposes Level 3
LS0331:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3a
LS0332:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3b
LS0333:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3c
or
English for Academic Purposes Level 4
LS0441:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4a
LS0442:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4b
LS0443:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4c
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not offered in 2020 |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | One year full-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | 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 subjects completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 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 TECHNOLOGY |
Approved abbreviation | DipTech |
| Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who are awarded the JCU Diploma of Technology are eligible for entry into the JCU Bachelor of Information Technology and the JCU Bachelor of Technology and Innovation (majoring in Data Science), provided they also meet the relevant English Language entry requirement for the degree. Applicants meeting the entry requirements for these JCU Bachelor programs will receive credit for all subjects successfully completed in this Diploma. Successful Diploma students may alternatively be granted credit for subjects successfully completed under this course towards any other Bachelor degree for which they satisfy the entry requirements. |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD24,000.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependants accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
JCU offers pathway study options if you don't meet the academic English language requirements for direct entry into your preferred JCU degree, or if you want to enhance your career prospects. Contact us for more information.
What you need to know before you apply
Certified copies of supporting documents
You must supply the following information with your application:
- English proficiency test results (if required and available at time of application)
- Your passport to confirm your name and citizenship (if available at time of application)
You can speed up the application process by emailing copies of your documents to internationaladmissions@jcu.edu.au. If your application is approved you must then post certified copies and/or documents to:
James Cook International
James Cook University
Townsville QLD 4811, AUSTRALIA
If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide both certified translations and a certified copy of the original document.
An acceptable certified document is a photocopy of the original document, signed and certified as a copy of the original by a public notary, registered agent of JCU, or a representative of the institution. Copies of certified copies are not acceptable.
Entry requirements
You must also meet minimum academic and language requirements for this course.
Check the minimum English language proficiency requirements for this course in the Course Handbook.
If you meet the academic requirements for this course, but not the minimum English requirements, you will receive a packaged offer. This includes the opportunity to take an English language program as well as an offer to study a degree at JCU. Your JCU degree offer will be conditional on you gaining a certain grade in your English program.
Application deadlines
- 31 January for commencement in teaching period 1 (semester 1)
- 30 June for commencement in teaching period 2 (semester 2)
Our campuses in Singapore and Brisbane operate on a trimester system – application deadlines vary for Singapore and Brisbane. View academic calendars.
How to apply
Gather electronic copies of your documentation.
Register using your full legal name as it appears on your passport.
Complete all questions, upload all documents, and submit your application. You may wish to include a second course preference.
Ready to apply? Apply now.
Help with your application
If you need help with your application, or would like to change your preferences (e.g. course, campus, commencing semester) after you have submitted your application please contact JCU International Admissions at enquiries@jcu.edu.au or phone: +61 7 4781 5601
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