Course code: #115810
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
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| Fall-February 07-February-2024 | 2024-02-07 |
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| Winter-July 10-July-2024 | 2024-07-10 |
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| Fall-February 07-February-2025 | 2025-02-07 |
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| Winter-July 10-July-2025 | 2025-07-10 |
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Study earth science and gain practical skills relevant to various careers in managing the Earth’s ecosystems and resources.
In this program at James Cook University, you'll gain a thorough understanding of rocks, soils, rivers, coasts and climate and how they affect people and are influenced by human activities.
With an understanding of earth surface processes and practical skills in fieldwork, analysis of data and report writing, job opportunities exist in many sectors.
You can work as a consultant in government or industry. You could pursue a career as a geologist, geographer, hydrologist, soil scientist, climatologist, environmental scientist or oceanographer.
$49,714
| Cost of living | 1 person | $9,528 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,434 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $39,280 |
Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.
| Course Name | Entry Requirements | Lead to |
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| EAP Level 2 | IELTS 5.0 (No skill <4.5) | Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3 |
| EAP Level 3 | IELTS 5.5 (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2 | Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4 |
| EAP Level 4 | IELTS 6.0 (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3 | Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5 |
| EAP Level 5 | IELTS 6.5 (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4 | Overall IELTS score of 7.0 |
Prerequisites:
Assumed Knowledge:
Recommended Knowledge:
one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4, C); or equivalent
Canada Secondary School Diploma: 52
China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 82
India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 64/69
Foundation Study:
The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right.
Graduating with the Diploma will also allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor's degree programs.
It may give you advanced standing or credit for some of your successfully completed subjects.
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