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Diploma of Higher Education Why Study at JCU? Why study a diploma at JCU?
Why study a diploma at JCU?
A pathway to a degree
The Diploma of Higher Education gains you direct entry to a JCU undergraduate degree.
One of the advantages of studying a diploma at JCU is that as a student, you have access to all the facilities and resources of the University.
Courses for the real world
The diploma courses are designed to help you meet your career goals.
Our diploma courses are designed to offer you a pathway to university with specialisations in:
Business Studies
Engineering and Applied Science
Health
Information Technology
Science
Society and Culture
General Studies
Specialist Support
The diploma program is designed to provide you with all of the support necessary to be successful in your studies. This includes:
Specialist teachers and subjects: The core subjects provide you with the skills necessary to commence tertiary study. These subjects provide you with the foundational skills necessary for success in any degree. These subjects are taught by expert teachers.
PASS- Diploma subjects will also receive support through Peer Assisted Study Sessions. These sessions, led by trained facilitators help you maximise your results. Students who complete PASS are more likely to do well in their subjects.
Support Staff: Diploma students will have full access to a range of support staff to assist with their studies including: Learning advisors, student mentors, learning desk staff, careers staff, student life staff etc.
Fees Help:
HECS-HELP is available for domestic students studying in a JCU Diploma Program.
For more information on fees help click here.
- James Cook University
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business / Laws
- Bachelor of Business & Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Primary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Environmental Practice
- Bachelor of Geology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (External)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Planning
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering / Science (Honours) MBA in Tourism
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Data Science
- Bachelor of Sports Psychology
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Medicine / Surgery
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Master of Conflict Management & Resolution
- Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management & Resolution
- Master of Global Development
- Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
- Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Laws
- Diploma of Higher Education
- Diploma of Higher Education (Business)
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Business Studies
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Engineering and Applied Science
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in General Studies
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Health
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Information Technology
- Diploma of Higher Education Majoring in Science
- Diploma of Higher Education, Majoring in Society and Culture