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Gain a one-year university qualification while opening up your pathway into many JCU Bachelor degrees. The Diploma of Higher Education is recognised as a stand-alone qualification designed for students who don’t meet the entry requirements of a Bachelor degree.

Learn to think creatively, analyse effectively, and build the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to work in today’s modern society.

Combine the best of business and arts to build a critical perspective on the sociocultural contexts of the Tropics. Gain hands-on experience through JCU’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and develop advanced skills in communication and research that will prepare you for a diverse and exciting career.

Develop comprehensive knowledge of the principles of law, complemented by an arts degree that enhances your analytical and communication skills. Gain hands-on experience in the legal world alongside leading industry professionals through our Legal Placement elective.

Develop specialised business skills and benefit from targeted professional development. You will enter the business sphere equipped with real-world industry experience and access to industry networks.

Give your career a far-reaching, competitive start with the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Laws. Pair your business insight in accounting, economics, management, marketing or tourism with a strong understanding of the law to bring unparalleled expertise to future roles. This course is an approved qualification to practise law in Queensland.

Build an exciting professional career in commerce and develop strong analytical and communication skills. You’ll benefit from hands-on experience through JCU’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program and network with industry professionals.

Make a difference to the lives of young children. Learn how to support the development, behaviour, and well being of early learners from birth to 8 years in childcare centres and primary schools.

Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). JCU offers 95 days of practical classroom placement and ongoing professional experience opportunities. Develop specialist education skills relevant to teaching in rural and remote communities, and supporting Indigenous educational outcomes.

Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence of an IT professional. You’ll gain a key understanding of the core pillars of information technology and have opportunities to gain real-world experience to be job-ready upon graduation.

Develop specialist skills in contemporary legal practice and help make a difference to people and communities. Experience authentic learning opportunities and be supported by industry professionals, with placement opportunities to ensure you are job-ready when you graduate.

Learn how to provide expert nursing care to patients and communities. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary nursing care at an individual and community level. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Pursue your passion for a career in healthcare without compromising on lifestyle, with the flexibility of online study. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Make a difference with a rewarding career that supports the social welfare of individuals, families, groups and communities. Benefit from the expertise of leading social workers and lecturers, learning how to build effective relationships with people from diverse cultures and communities. You’ll be empowered to assist individuals to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Develop a broad understanding of the foundations of aeromedical retrieval and gain specialist skills for an exciting and rewarding career in the aeromedical retrieval area. You will gain specific skills in pre-hospital and secondary retrieval situations in accordance with Australian and international health care standards and graduate with the expertise to manage patient transportation in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both domestic and international contexts.

Gain a global perspective and harness your understanding of international markets to inform business practice. JCU's online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Global is your first step towards becoming the leader tomorrow’s business will demand.

Enhance your qualifications in the fields of career education, guidance and counselling. Learn high-level communication and counselling skills to provide effective career support and management strategies to a variety of people.

Make a difference in public health by building your expertise on the control and elimination of communicable diseases in times of crisis, including epidemics and pandemics, natural disasters and man-made conflicts. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in epidemiology, infection control and the interaction of environmental factors and human and animal health. This knowledge and skill set will allow you to advocate for, develop and implement tailored responses to communicable disease outbreaks,

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflicts in a range of workplace, community and interpersonal settings. You will engage with authentic conflict scenarios and learn from leading industry practitioners in this flexible course.

JCU's online Graduate Certificate of Data Science will give you immediately applicable data science skills. The JCU Graduate Certificate of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Enhance your health qualifications and provide effective self-management education to people with or at-risk of diabetes. Gain real-world experience with clinical placements that equip you for working in rural and remote communities. As a graduate of the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education you’ll be eligible to gain accreditation with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) Foundation.

Advance your knowledge as a health professional and gain the practical, technical, and clinical skills to provide effective care to clients with diabetes. JCU’s focused course will empower you to assist others in managing their chronic health conditions sooner.

Advance your career with an in-depth understanding of recent developments in education and professional practice. You will enhance your leadership skills, specialist educational knowledge, and practical teaching skills in this curated course.

Help build a brighter tomorrow for those who need it most. Develop specialist skills and expertise in analysing, evaluating and generating solutions to complex social and environmental problems on both a local and global scale.

Learn how to improve clinical teaching in all health professions, including medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health. You will develop a conceptual framework for teaching, learning and research in the health context and across multiple health professions.

Take the first steps towards a career in social work through this pathway certificate. Gain in-depth knowledge of the key areas of social work practice in Australia, including ethics, methods and professional standards for working with individuals, families, groups and communities to create a just and equitable society. This non-accredited graduate certificate will equip you to meet the entry requirements of the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) and pursue becoming a professional

Develop insight into the contemporary position of Indigenous people and build your capacity to critically engage with the standards of your professional field. This Graduate Certificate prepares Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals to work effectively with Indigenous communities and to investigate Indigenous research topics by focusing on the intersection of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ideas and knowledge positions.

Develop the skills to implement effective infection prevention and control procedures within hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Enhance your career and develop specialist expertise in Information Technology. Position yourself as a leader in your field with practical and technical skills in computer programming, web design, data analysis and modelling, and e-strategic management.

Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative postgraduate degree — the only one of its kind in Australia offered under a school of medicine.

Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management, or combine two and graduate with a double major. JCU’s online Graduate Certificate of Nursing will give you the boost you need to achieve your professional goals in today’s fast-paced healthcare system.

Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities. As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to emphasise skill development in strategy, risk and asset management, you will have a competitive edge as a professional who can reach

Whether you are a professional in a human-centred role such as marketing or education, or you want to deepen your knowledge of the human psyche, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you reach your goals.

Enhance your professional career in health with an advanced knowledge of public health issues in Australia and internationally. Develop practical skills to provide meaningful and informed healthcare in the Tropics with a degree aligned with the core principles of public health defined by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions in Australia (CAPHIA).

Advance your career as a health professional with specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans within a variety of health contexts.

Begin developing the expertise and confidence to conduct higher degree research in the field of tropical environments and societies. This graduate certificate is a pathway to enrolling in a Masters or Doctorate of Philosophy and is an opportunity for you to cultivate hands-on research skills and learn to communicate your findings to a variety of audiences.

Gain the essential research processes and skills required to complete higher degrees by research in tropical health and medicine.

Advance your professional skills and develop specialist knowledge in travel medicine. Gain practical and technical experience in appraising travel risks, investigating and mitigating travel-related diseases, and promoting health education to travellers.

JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global is designed for aspiring leaders who want to thrive in a contemporary business environment and immediately apply their knowledge to drive growth and obtain an advantage.

JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Data Science can give you the skills and networks to place you at the forefront of the data science revolution. The JCU Graduate Diploma of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Gain the skills relevant to succeed in an increasingly connected world through understanding data, analytics, smart devices and smart ecosystems. JCU's online Graduate Diploma of Data Science (IoT) will give you professional skills required in business, government and research.

Gain the specialist skills and experience to support sustainable local and global development. Make a difference to communities, developing hands-on experience in analysing, evaluating and generating innovative solutions to complex social and environmental problems.

Gain a valued qualification from a leading university in rural and remote health in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. This course is for health professionals who aspire to work in a lead role in health education and research.

Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative postgraduate degree — the only one of its kind in Australia offered under a school of medicine.

Build on your qualifications and experience as a Registered Nurse and become a Midwife with JCU’s ANMAC-accredited Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.

JCU’s Online Graduate Diploma of Nursing will equip you with the critical thinking skills and theoretical knowledge to apply advanced nursing concepts in the clinical setting. This online course will prepare you to lead nursing practice and optimise patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Pursue your passion and gain valuable research skills. This course provides fourth-year training for students who have completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology program.

Backed by 50 years of experience in teaching and research in psychology, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) will help you develop your skills and reach your career goals.

Enrich your career by specialising in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours. Gain an in-depth understanding of the urgent problems facing vulnerable communities and learn how to develop strategies to detect, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Advance your career as a health professional with specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans within a variety of health contexts.

Start on your path towards a research career, as this is a pathway to enrolling in a Masters or Doctorate of Philosophy. This graduate diploma is an opportunity for you to gain the real-world skills required to plan, implement and investigate key issues within the field of tropical environments and societies.

Start on your path towards a research career and gain the real-world skills required to plan, implement and investigate key issues and developments in the field of tropical health and medicine.

JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice provides Allied Health professionals with a pathway for advancing their academic and clinical expertise in a wide range of community and clinical settings.

Broaden your medical qualifications and learn the advanced structure of the human body.

Gain a specialised education for detecting, preventing, and controlling diseases in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing, international business or entrepreneurship. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.

The increasing complexity of today’s global economy presents opportunities for business leaders who know what to look for. At JCU our 100% online MBA Global gives you the edge over your competition. Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life.

Enhance your professional career with advanced management skills. Develop your abilities to successfully analyse, plan and implement business strategies with real-world learning alongside leading industry professionals. Gain expertise in managing workplace environments, including analysing and resolving conflicts.

Enhance your current qualifications and prove your leadership potential. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflicts in a range of workplace, community, and interpersonal settings.

The JCU Online Master of Data Science is designed to put professionals who recognise the power of data and numbers ahead of the pack. The JCU Master of Data Science is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Unlock a world of potential with the Master of Data Science at JCU and become an authority in the roaring big-data industry. Develop innovative solutions to contemporary problems in data science and mastermind database systems, programs, models, and projects.

The JCU Online Master of Data Science (Professional) is designed to help data scientists fast track their careers by proving their professional capability through a portfolio of real world experience. The JCU Master of Data Science (Professional) is backed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of data science and tech leaders from across Australia with extensive experience both domestically and abroad.

Advance your professional career and become a leader in your field with a focused educational research project. You will expand your understanding of educational leadership, contemporary educational developments and transformative education.

Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health.

Gain advanced knowledge of governance and the leadership of institutions and organisations. Become a business leader through practical experiential learning, including access to industry partners and the Governance Institute of Australia. You’ll develop specialist expertise in either leadership, conflict management and resolution or economics.

Make a lasting impact on the lives of others by developing the skills to support the social and emotional welfare of people and communities. Gain practical experience in advanced counselling methods and learn how to design, plan, and ethically implement professional guidance programs in a variety of contexts.

This course is for health professionals who aspire to work in a leadership role in health education and research. Become a leader in improving clinical teaching and education research in all health professions including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health.

Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative Masters degree — the only one in Australia offered under a school of medicine.

Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management, or combine two and graduate with a double major. JCU's online Master of Nursing gives you the qualifications and skills you need to evolve your career as fast as healthcare itself is changing.

Enhance your skill set with advanced academic training for professional practice.

Take the next step in your health career with a degree aligned with the standards dictated by the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions in Australia. Tailor the Master of Public Health to fit your personal career aspirations through choosing elective subjects relevant to your career goals and interests. You may also choose to undertake a substantial research project or major in Aeromedical Retrieval.

Specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia, surrounding nations and developing countries.

This joint degree offers leadership and management training, combined with a range of public health skills. It is designed for health professionals with a suitable undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline. With a MPH-MBA from JCU you are prepared for the future to help address the global challenges faced in improving health and wellbeing.

Be equipped to address pressing public health and development issues relevant to tropical Australia and the Asia-Pacific. This joint degree is highly attuned to the development challenges of the next decade — which will be significantly shaped by the legacies of COVID-19. Explore subjects that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and graduate with the skills and expertise to contribute to the sustainability and wellbeing of communities in the Tropics and

Expand your career by developing specialist knowledge in the research or practice of rehabilitation. Gain an advanced understanding of evidence-based practice in rehabilitation, specialising in either occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, or rehabilitation. Your expertise will make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of people and communities in the Tropics.

Pursue your passion for Education with extensive hands-on placement experience that will develop your expertise in creating supportive learning environments for students in primary schools. Enhance your real-world classroom skills and be prepared to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school. Learn real-world classroom skills that will prepare you to teach in state, Catholic and independent schools.

JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to develop yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

A JCU Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) provides exceptional students with the opportunity to complete a significant independent research thesis.

This is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields and caters for people in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in educational settings.

This program is a professional doctorate for graduates with professional experience in a range of medical education settings.

Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.

Be on the leading edge of Indigenous research. Develop confidence in navigating Indigenous and non-Indigenous standpoints, creating new approaches to complex issues.