Named after the explorer James Cook, James Cook University is a public university from North Queensland, Australia. The university started accepting the students in the year 1961, under the University of Queensland. James Cook University became an independent university in the year 1970 and is the second oldest university in Australia. JCU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, online, short-term, and pathway courses.
The College of Arts, Society, and Education offers Bachelor of Education and Master of Education in multiple specialisations, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts and also a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work. Each sub-department also has diploma and pathway programmes. The College of Business Law and Governance has a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science in Law, and multiple MBA programmes and diploma courses. The Business sub-department has Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, and also an MBA in different specialisations.
The College of Healthcare Sciences offers different programmes in nursing and midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology, and sports exercise science. The degree programmes available in the domain are Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Master of Rehabilitation, Bachelor of Nursing Science, Master of Nursing, Master of Public Health, and Bachelor of Physiotherapy. The College of Medicine and Dentistry offers Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Medicine, and Master of Health Professional Education under the Medicine sub-category. The dentistry department has Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Diploma of Orthodontics, and more. The college also has a pharmacy department that offers Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health, among others. The College of Public Health, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences offers postgraduate degrees in Molecular and Cell Biology, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and Veterinary Sciences. The Biomedical Sciences in the same college also have Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Master of Medical Science, etc.
The College of Science and Engineering has seven specialisations under which undergraduate, graduate, and diploma courses are offered. Students can study Engineering, Environmental Management, Geoscience, Information Technology, Marine Biology and Aquaculture, Physical Sciences and Zoology, and Ecology.
James Cook University has three campuses in Cairnes and Townsville of Australia and Singapore. The Townsville campus is the main campus and also the largest. It boasts of 11,500 students, out of which 1,500 are international. The Townsville campus also has three affiliated colleges: Saints Catholic College, Saints Mark’s College, and The John Flynn College. JCU’s Cairnes campus has 4,000 of the total university student population. The Singapore campus was established in the year 2003.
Courses and Fees
University Pathway
| Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Preparatory Program | English Language | 4 months | S$3,959 |
| Pre-University Foundation Program | 8 months | S$14,980 | |
| Pre-University Foundation Program Extended | 12 months | S$20,437 | |
| Postgraduate Qualifying Program | Business | 4 months | S$9,844 |
Diploma
| Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Higher Education | Business Studies | 8 months | S$19,688 |
| Diploma of Higher Education | Information Technology | 8 months | S$19,688 |
| Diploma of Higher Education | Psychological Science | 8 months | S$20,544 |
Undergraduate
| Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business | 2 Years | S$59,064 | |
| Bachelor of Business | Hospitality and Tourism Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | International Business | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Marketing | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Sports and Events Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Accounting | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Financial Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Banking and Finance | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business | Business Intelligence and Information Systems | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science | 2 Years | S$60,241 | |
| Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science | Aquaculture | 2 Years | S$60,241 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | General | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology Studies | 24 months | S$61,632 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science | 24 months | S$61,632 | |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | 12 months | S$26,322 |
Postgraduate
| Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 12 months | S$38,520 | |
| Master of Business Administration | Analytics And Business Solution | 12 months | S$38,520 |
| Master of Business Administration | Creative Marketing | 12 months | S$38,520 |
| Master of Business Administration | Entrepreneurship | 12 months | S$38,520 |
| Master of Business Administration | Finance | 12 months | S$38,520 |
| Master of Business Administration | Global Talent Management | 12 months | S$38,520 |
| Master of Business Administration | Mice, Tourism And Hospitality | 12 months | S$38,520 |
| Master of Guidance and Counselling | 28 months (part time) | S$38,520* | |
| Master of Information Technology | Business Informatics | 16 months | S$51,360 |
| Master of Information Technology | Computing and Networking | 16 months | S$51,360 |
| Master of Information Technology | Interactive Technologies and Games Design | 16 months | S$51,360 |
| Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | 16 months | S$51,360 | |
| Master of Planning and Urban Design | 16 months | S$51,360 | |
| Master of Psychology | Clinical | 2 years | S$66,768* |
| Master of Philosophy | 2 years | S$67,838 | |
| Master of Psychology (Clinical) | 2 Years | S$132,894 | |
| Doctor of Psychology | Clinical Psychology | 4 years | S$126,367* |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 4 Years | S$134,927 | |
| Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Studies | 8 months | S$12,840 | |
| Graduate Certificate of Research Methods | Tropical Environments and Societies | 6 months | S$13,268 |
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Postgraduate Joint Programmes
| Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration | 16 months | S$51,360 | |
| Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration | 16 months | S$51,360 |
Fast Track Studies
Following with Australia University Curriculum, JCU Singapore also runs a trimester system. Unlike other Universities runs two main semester per year, JCU Singapore runs three trimesters per year. That means students can ‘fast track” their studies and complete their degree within two years.
For the Master program, a student can complete the Master of Business Administration course in one year (full-time bases).
Accreditations by Professional Bodies
Many of JCU programs have accreditation and recognised by world reputed professional bodies. Below table gives a good overview of JCU programs and their accreditation.Accounting CoursesEducation ProgramsInformation Technology ProgramsPsychology ProgramsUrban Planning and Design Program
Student Life
JCU Singapore has many facilities and extra curricular activities.Campus FacilitiesAccomodation (Hostel Options)Living in Singapore
Campus Mobility Program
JCU Singapore provides an opportunity for students to study in both Singapore and Australia. Students can choose to complete their degrees in Singapore, or start their degree studies in Singapore first and complete their degree in Australia later.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is James Cook University Singapore Graduate Placements / Employment Rate?
Singapore Committee for Private Education (CPE) released its annual private education institution (PEI) Graduate Employment Survey 2017/18 results on 10 April 2019.
According to that overall employment rate for James Cook University Singapore in 2017/18 was 75.3% with medium gross monthly salary of S$2,600.
This is slightly higher than 2016/17 overall employment rate of 72.7% with medium gross monthly salary of S$2,500.
Source: https://www.ssg.gov.sg/cpe/ges.htmlIs James Cook University Recognised in Singapore?
James Cook University has been set up its Singapore campus since 2003, with the 16 years reputation it is highly recognised in Singapore.
In 2015, James Cook University (Singapore campus) was the 1st institution received the Singapore Education Trust Certification Star Rating (Edu Trust Star), and obtain it again in 2019. This award is the highest certification offered in the private education sector.
In 2016, under the renewed Singapore Australia Free Trade Agreement, Singapore granted James Cook University (Singapore campus) ‘University Status’. Since then, JCU (Singapore campus) is the only Australian institution in Singapore to be recognised as a ‘University’ to date.Is James Cook University a Private University?
James Cook University is a public university in Australia.
In Singapore, all the non- public funded post-secondary education provider considers as the private education institution. James Cook University (Singapore Campus) is the only one who can call itself a ‘University‘.
So that we can say James Cook University (Singapore Campus) is a private university in Singapore.How do I apply to James Cook University Singapore?
There are seven steps to JCU Singapore application
Step 1 – Choose your course and intake
Step 2 – Submit your application
Step 3 – Submit the required Application Documents
Step 4 – Receive your admission decision
Step 5 – Accept offer letter
Step 6 – Apply student visa (JCU Singapore will help you apply for your student pass)
Step 7 – Arrive in Singapore
If you need any help with your application you can reach out to us.What are the entry requirements for James Cook University Singapore?
Pre-University Foundation: min. IELTS 5.5 (no component lower than 5.0) or equivalent. A secondary education qualification equivalent to Australia Year 11 with 60% average
Undergraduate: min. IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0) or equivalent. 12 years of schooling or equivalent, the result differ from country to country
Postgraduate: min. IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) or equivalent. Australian undergraduate bachelor degree or equivalent.
PhD: min. IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) or equivalent. Entry requirements depends on the course
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