University

Australian universities offer three main levels of education:

• Bachelors Degree: 3 years or 4 years with Honours
• Masters Degree: By research or coursework as a higher level of study for graduates
• PhD: A research higher degree program

International students can also study in Australia for one or two semesters (6-12 months), earning credits toward their degree at their home institution as part of a Study Abroad program Study can be a mixture of lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical work in libraries, laboratories or on field trips

Providers

• James Cook University (JCU): Located 15 minutes drive from central Cairns and close to the attractive northern beaches suburbs, JCU's Cairns Campus offers a truly unique experience. Here, you can gain a quality university education in a modern high-tech campus nestled at the base of hills covered in World Heritage-listed rainforest and next to the Great Barrier Reef. JCU provides personal attention to help you take full advantage of your studies. Small class numbers and a friendly atmosphere ensures personal attention and learning support from staff and academics. Students can live in modern student-style housing close to the campus, or they can choose from the wide range of affordable rental accommodation nearby.

Faculties at James Cook University

• Arts, Education and Social Sciences
• Law, Business and the Creative Arts
• Science and Engineering
• Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Pathways

University > Post Graduate Studies > Research

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