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Be equipped to pursue university study with JCU Prep. You’ll develop key academic skills and build the foundational knowledge required to meet subject pre-requisites. Successful completion can lead to direct entry to many JCU undergraduate degrees.
- Townsville: January, May, September
- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Become a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of human behaviour and knowledge, grounded in diverse studies of people, places and politics. Immerse yourself in cultural perspectives and history and advocate for important social causes. Go beyond a single field — your advanced critical thinking and transferable skills are valuable in every workplace.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Combine the diverse, transferable skills of an arts degree with the practical knowledge of business studies to build a critical understanding of life and work in the Tropics. Develop a solid foundation of sociocultural contexts to underpin your learning in business operations and strategies, making you a well-rounded professional. Graduate with advanced communication and research skills to stand out in any field.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Become a legal professional with versatile skills across legal systems and principles, as well as strong sociocultural understandings. Gain extensive legal insights and experience through the Legal Placement elective as well as in mock trials and the 'moot' e-court. Your Arts subjects will lead you through investigations of our societies' issues, triumphs and histories so that you can apply analytical and communication skills to current events and legal scenarios.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Kickstart your career with real-world industry experience and knowledge across the business sphere. Be ready today for tomorrow by learning how to analyse current trends to predict future priorities. Pursue profit and manage loss by developing effective strategies that are fit-for-purpose and unique to a business’s needs. Become a professional who can lead an organisation, support its strategy and innovate its operations.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Brisbane: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Give your career a far-reaching, competitive start with this double business and law degree. Pair your business insight in accounting, economics, management, marketing or tourism, with a strong understanding of legal principles to bring unparalleled expertise to future roles. You'll gain practical experience through real-world case scenarios, internships and mock trials in 'moot' e-court facilities. This course is an approved qualification to practise law in Queensland.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Boost your employability with JCU Commerce. Get a head start with tailored industry experience and build your network through practical learning opportunities. In assisting individuals at tax time or navigating trade with international businesses, your studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive success in a diverse career.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Brisbane: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Build expertise in the education of early learners from birth to 8 years with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Hone your understanding of child psychology and be equipped to facilitate learning within literacy, numeracy, technology, the humanities and more. Emerge with highly developed communication skills tailored to support, engage and encourage early learners.
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Promote life-long learning in primary school students with a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Benefit from 85 days of practical classroom placement and ongoing professional experience opportunities. Develop specialist communication and facilitation skills relevant to teaching in urban, regional, rural and remote communities and supporting Indigenous educational outcomes
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- Cairns: February, July
- Online: January, March, July, September, November
Cultivate an in-depth knowledge of software development and management, web design, internet fundamentals and database modelling. Your understanding of these core pillars of information technology will prepare you for a future-proof career in technical systems. Gain practical knowledge through internships, workshops and project-based assessments as you learn from expert academics and industry partners.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Brisbane: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Examine principles of justice and ethical legal practice with a Bachelor of Laws from JCU. Become skilled at reviewing contracts, arguing a criminal case, negotiating litigation settlements and interpreting matters of constitutional law. Students at JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus can hone their practice at North Queensland's first moot court with e-court facilities.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Become a nurse with expertise in the delivery of effective nursing care, with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare needs. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary care at both 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.
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- Cairns: February, July
- Mackay: February, July
- Mount Isa: February, July
- Online: February, July
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.
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Examine human behaviour and hone valuable research skills with this fourth-year Psychology training program. Pursue an independent research project and find your pathway within the field.
- Townsville: February
- Online: February
Promote the social welfare of individuals, families, groups and communities through empowering them to access to support programs and services. Examine psychology within social welfare practice, the determinants that lead to deviance and crime, and the socio-cultural elements that can influence welfare and social justice. Learn from experts in the field as you complete 1000 hours of placement and professional experience.
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- Cairns: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
Develop a broad understanding of the foundations of aeromedical retrieval and gain specialist skills within this exciting and rewarding career path. Gain experience in pre-hospital and secondary retrieval situations in accordance with Australian and international health care standards. Graduate with the expertise to manage patient transportation in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both domestic and international contexts.
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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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
Increase your expertise in the field of career development with this endorsed qualification. Provide career support to diverse clients and groups across educational and organisational contexts. Respond to the challenges of an evolving world of work. Graduate ready to seize a new career pathway, or progress in your current role.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
Enhance your existing health qualifications and provide effective self-management education to people with or at risk of diabetes. Deliver diabetes-oriented services and engage with high-risk communities. Gain real-world experience with clinical placements that equip you to work in rural and remote communities. Upon graduating, you’ll be eligible to gain accreditation with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).
Download Brochure- Online: May
Develop the skills to provide coordinated and informed public health responses to humanitarian emergencies and disaster events in Australia and internationally with this specialised course. Building on your existing healthcare qualifications and knowledge, you will learn how to best engage with displaced persons, manage response and recovery systems, and become a leader in areas of prevention, policy and planning.
- Online: February, July
Advance your career in the education sector. Meet your professional development needs and extend your expertise in the areas of educational leadership, research, policy, curriculum and pedagogy. Learn how to confidently lead effective change within educational settings and drive research-informed practice in your professional context.
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- Online: January, May, September
Analyse, evaluate and generate solutions to complex social and environmental problems within the Tropics and globally. Engage with diverse communities as you apply specialist knowledge to real-world scenarios across local, national, and international policy and practice. Emerge with the skills and know-how to implement projects and initiatives that can improve the lives of many.
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- Online: February, July
Explore and evaluate learning strategies for health professionals across the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health. Build your expertise in clinical teaching and consider the factors that promote innovation within health education. Learn to apply action research frameworks to a variety of health contexts and professions.
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Whether you’re a professional looking to return to the workforce or explore new opportunities, the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies can assist you in upskilling and enhancing your intercultural competency. Increase your capacity for identifying and communicating cultural issues and viewpoints as you examine the contemporary position, challenges and concerns of Indigenous peoples.
- Townsville: February, July
- Cairns: February, July
- Online: February, July
Advance your career in health care with a Graduate Certificate of Infection Control. You’ll develop the skills to implement effective infection prevention and treatments as well as control procedures that protect those in hospital and clinical settings and those in the general public. Upon completion, you will be equipped to make a significant contribution to the health of not only patients, but the wider community.
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Enhance your career in Information Technology by developing specialist expertise in areas relevant to your current role or future aspirations. Gain the practical and technical abilities you want to incorporate into your skillset by choosing from subjects including intelligent entrepreneurship, web design and development, data analysis and modelling, and e-strategic management.
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- Brisbane: January, May, September
- Online: January
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.
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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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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
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- Brisbane: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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).
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Advance your career as a health professional through this Graduate Certificate in rehabilitation theory, practice and analysis. Choose a major that aligns with your career goals and interests, whether that is general practice, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll gain specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans applicable to a variety of health contexts.
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Develop the problem-solving skills, experience and confidence to conduct research in multiple settings with a Graduate Certificate of Research Methods. You will cultivate hands-on research skills and learn to communicate your findings to a variety of audiences. This course can be used as a pathway for entry into a Higher Degree by Research course at JCU.
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- Cairns: February, July
- Online: February, July
Advance your professional skills and develop specialist knowledge in travel medicine. This Graduate Certificate is designed to equip you for a career that spans domestic and international health. You’ll gain practical and technical experience in appraising travel risks, investigating and mitigating travel-related diseases, and promoting health education to travellers.
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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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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.
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- Online: February, July
Advance your career as a healthcare professional by gaining leadership skills through this qualification that will equip you to educate those entering health and clinical roles. You will learn strategies for clinical teaching, key criteria for assessment and evaluation, research methodologies and the requirements for curriculum design and renewal. This course is beneficial for those in any field of health, including medicine, nursing, dentistry and allied health.
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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.
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Build on your qualifications and experience as a Registered Nurse and become a Midwife with JCU’s ANMAC-accredited Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.
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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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
Focus your studies within psychology by undertaking focused and collaborative research. You will develop valuable skills in research analysis and design, research ethics, and have access to a network of national and international experts in the field of psychological science.
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- Online: January, May
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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.
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- Online: February, July
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.
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Take the first step towards an exciting career in research with the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. Gain the foundational skills required to formulate, plan and implement an investigation into a key issue within your field or industry. Begin to cultivate hands-on research skills and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences. This course can be used as a pathway into a Master or Doctorate with JCU.
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- Cairns: February, July
- Online: February, July
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.
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Broaden your medical qualifications and learn the advanced structure of the human body.
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Gain a specialised education for detecting, preventing, and controlling diseases in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
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Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing or international business. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.
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- Brisbane: January, May, September
- Online: January, May, September
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
Advance your professional career and become a leader in your field. Expand your understanding of educational leadership, career development or educational research. Explore a range of coursework subjects or focus on a small-scale research project.
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- Online: January, May, September
Gain the expertise and specialist skills to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health.
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- Online: February, July
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.
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- Online: February, July
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.
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Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative Masters degree — the only one in Australia offered under a school of medicine.
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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.
- Online: January, March, May, July, September, November
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.
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- Online: February, July
Specialise in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia, surrounding nations and developing countries.
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- Online: February, July
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.
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- Online: February, July
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
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- Cairns: February, July
- Online: February, July
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.
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Advance your clinical and research expertise within rural and remote communities. Cultivate strong leadership skills, with a focus on developing and evaluating health service delivery to enable high-quality patient care in low-resourced communities. Emerge with a degree that is flexible and applicable to a rural generalist in your health discipline.
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Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gain expertise in improving the lives of others with critical skills in social work tailored to the unique and complex challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities.
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- Cairns: January, September
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 extend 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.
- Townsville: March, July, October
- Cairns: March, July, October
- Singapore: March, July, October
- Online: March, July, October
A JCU Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) provides exceptional students with the opportunity to complete a significant independent research thesis.
- Townsville: March, July, October
- Cairns: March, July, October
- Online: March, July, October
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.
- Townsville: January, July
- Cairns: January, July
- Online: January, July
Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.
- Townsville: March, July, October
- Cairns: March, July, October
- Singapore: March, July, October
- Online: March, July, October
Be on the leading edge of Indigenous research. Develop confidence in navigating Indigenous and non-Indigenous standpoints, creating new approaches to complex issues.
- Townsville: March, July, October
- Cairns: March, July, October
- Online: March, July, October
A number of JCU Bachelor’s degrees are offered online (also referred to as external mode). Benefit from the same access to world-class lecturers and study resources while learning in a modern, virtual environment. Online students can access lecture recordings, digital resources and readings, chat to fellow students and attend virtual tutorials. Be equipped to develop your knowledge and skills base whenever and wherever is convenient to you.
Postgraduate students wishing to deepen their understanding of their field can enrich their learning through a JCU Online degree. The interactive, immersive online environment provides a supportive framework for enhanced learning, no matter the topic.
Video, podcasts, discussion forums, live chats and collaborative exercises suit a wide range of personal learning styles and help learning come to life. Understand and assess your progress through regular online quizzes and academic feedback.
Some JCU Online degrees enable you to focus your time and energy on one subject at a time. Units are completed sequentially, over a seven-week period.
For other JCU online degrees, you’ll study in traditional Semesters or the newer Trimesters, depending on the course.
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JCU is committed to supporting student achievement and wellbeing, no matter where and how you study. Although you aren’t studying on campus, you’ll never feel alone while studying online with JCU. Learning Advisors are on hand to provide support and encouragement, so you’ll be ensured of the best possible digital learning experience. All JCU students can access the campus at any time to engage with our extensive learning resources, including JCU Libraries, computer services, printers and more.
Access multiple pathway options for both undergraduate and postgraduate online degrees. Our ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ team can work with you to discover what study options best suit your current qualifications and skills.
Wherever you are in the world, there’s a place for you at JCU. Our Online courses enable you to break down the barriers keeping you from study and empower you to pursue your career and study goals. Discover our Online study options, where experience has no substitute.