Undergraduate
Diploma of Higher Education
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course. Pursue the education that will equip you for your future career and gain the knowledge and skills to match your passion. The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year university qualification that will allow you to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the discipline of your choice (excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science). Graduates who successfully complete the Diploma of Higher Education meet the entry requirements necessary to enter into many JCU bachelor’s degrees.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core (CU1022, CS1022)
- Core, Singapore Majors (Area of Study: DHE-BST, Area of Study: DHE-ITE, Area of Study: DHE-PSS)
Admissions
Entry requirements vary by major: the Business major requires English (Units 3/4,C); all other majors have no specific subject prerequisite. For non-English speaking background applicants in the Business major, English language proficiency of Band 1 (Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy) applies.
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