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General Information
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Courses
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Non Award Courses
- Certificate of Higher Education
- English Language Preparatory Program
- Extended Community Practice for Pharmacists - Training Component 1 and 2
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Semester] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Semester] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [Full Year] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [Full Year] - Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [2 Trimesters] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [1 Trimester] - Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Exchange Program [2 Trimesters] - Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] – Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [Half Year] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [Full Year] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [Half Year] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] - Undergraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] – Postgraduate
- ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Prep
- Pre-University Foundation Program
- Pre-University Foundation Program Extended
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program [Social Sciences]
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Undergraduate Courses
- Diploma of Business [Pathway]
- Diploma of Engineering [Pathway]
- Diploma of Health (Nursing Pathway)
- Diploma of Higher Education
- Diploma of Information Technology [Pathway]
- Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit only]
- Diploma of Tourism, Hospitality and Events [Pathway]
- Advanced Diploma of Arts [Exit only]
- Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Media [Exit only]
- Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Educational Services [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)[Embedded]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
- Bachelor of Geology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (End-on]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-registration]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Indigenous Health Careers Access Program
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Planning
- Bachelor of Planning (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [IHCAP]
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Postgraduate Courses
- Graduate Certificate of Accounting [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval
- Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Certificate of Career Development
- Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Communicable Disease Control
- Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Graduate Certificate of Data Science
- Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
- Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
- Graduate Certificate of Education
- Graduate Certificate of Engineering [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Global Development
- Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Certificate of Human Services
- Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies
- Graduate Certificate of Infection Control
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Lifestyle Medicine
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing
- Graduate Certificate of Project Management
- Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science
- Graduate Certificate of Psychology
- Graduate Certificate of Public Health
- Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate of Research Methods
- Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit only]
- Graduate Certificate of Science
- Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Accounting [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Conflict Management and Resolution [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Data Science
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Global Development
- Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Diploma of Information Technology [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of Lifestyle Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Medical Science
- Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)
- Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Diploma of Research Methods
- Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice
- Graduate Diploma of Science
- Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration [2-year]
- Master of Business Administration Global
- Master of Business Administration - Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution [36cp]
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Data Science (Professional)
- Master of Education
- Master of Education – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Engineering (Professional)
- Master of Global Development
- Master of Governance and Leadership
- Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Health Professional Education
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Lifestyle Medicine
- Master of Marine Biology
- Master of Medical Science
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Nursing [Double Major Option]
- Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Professional Psychology
- Master of Psychological Science
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Rehabilitation
- Master of Rural Generalist Practice
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Professional)
- Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
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Research Courses
- Doctor of Education [Research]
- Doctor of Health Professional Education [Research]
- Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
- Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]
- Master of Laws (Research)
- Doctor of Medical Education (Research)
- Doctor of Public Health (Research)
- Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Master of Philosophy (Education)
- Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Master of Philosophy (Health)
- Master of Philosophy (Indigenous)
- Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Master of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
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Non Award Courses
Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Undergraduate Courses Diploma of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024 |
Course code | 113121 |
Course type | Diploma (AQF Level 5) |
Owner | Academy |
College | Academy |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course prerequisites | Business Major – English (Units 3/4,C); Recommended: Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) All other Majors – Nil |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | APPLICANTS OF NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING BACKGROUND For the Business major1 Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Admissions Policy. For the Health major Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Admissions Policy. For the Psychological Science major Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Admissions Policy. For all other majors Applicants of non-English speaking background must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P – Schedule II of the ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Admissions Policy. |
Special admission requirements | Important: Before you enrol you must speak with a Pathways team member to discuss your study plan. Please call: Townsville campus 47815740 or Cairns campus 42321155 or email: pathways@jcu.edu.au |
Additional selection | ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ appreciates that a student's performance in Year 12 studies may not always be a true indicator of their ability to succeed at university. Therefore ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ will consider a school principal’s recommendation of an applicant's potential for university study for admission to the Diploma of Higher Education. Dentistry [Indigenous Pathway] Major:
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Post Admission Requirements | Students studying externally or by mixed-mode must have regular access to a computer and internet to meet the online study requirements of this course. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Higher Education, students will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Diploma of Higher Education. |
Reasonable adjustments | All ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
Course Structure – Business Major
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table 1
TABLE 1 (BUSINESS MAJOR)
Types of majors | Mandatory, Single |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
Notes | Available for mid-year entry Not available at all campuses |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns External | This is not a pathway program |
Course Structure – All other majors
CORE SUBJECTS
CU1022:03 Developing Academic Skills
CS1022:03 Learning in a Digital Environment
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table 2
TABLE 2 (ALL OTHER MAJORS)
Types of majors | Mandatory, Single |
Credit points in major | 18 credit points |
Notes | All majors are available for mid-year entry Not all majors are available at all campuses |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore* ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | *This major will no longer be offered in SP86 | |
Dentistry [Indigenous Pathway] | ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns | Submit ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ internal application form by 30 September Nominate with QTAC as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Submit Confirmation of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore* ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External | *This major will no longer be offered in SP86 | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore | This major is no longer offered in SP84 and SP86 | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville (Internal or Mixed Attendance) | ||
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville External |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Cairns | |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Singapore | Business Studies, Information Technology and Psychological Science majors only |
ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ Townsville | |
External | Business major available to Domestic and International students Business Studies, Education, General Studies, Information Technology and Society and Culture majors available to Domestic students only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Other than with the approval of the Senior Principal, Domestic Pathways or authorised delegate, Diploma of Higher Education students majoring in Health, Business Studies, Society and Culture, Information Technology, Science, Engineering and Applied Science, or General Studies must enrol in the two core subjects either prior to or concurrently with other Diploma subjects. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | 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 studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 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 HIGHER EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | DipHigherEd |
Honours award | No |
Inclusion of stream of study on testamur | The major will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible to apply for entry into ÐÄÌøÖ±²¥ bachelor degrees. Successful Diploma students may be granted credit for subjects successfully completed under this course towards a Bachelor degree. |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |