Study Social Sciences in AustraliaFaculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences at James Cook University AustraliaWelcome to JCU's largest and most diverse faculty. The Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences welcomes students from throughout the world for study abroad and full degree programs.This is a Faculty with a broad charter, bringing together disciplines from the arts and humanities. Students in the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences will gain valued and important skills you will learn to be an effective communicator, creative analyst and problem solver. You will be able to access information and research topics effectively, and have a sound appreciation of other cultures and societies. You will be taught how to become a life-long learner with encouragement to take responsibility for your own learning and to work independently. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Sciences degrees have flexible structures that allow you to tailor your studies to your own particular interests and career plans. Subjects from other faculties can be incorporated into these degrees, combining the generic skills of the arts and social sciences with those from areas such as business, information technology and the other sciences. A number of multi-disciplinary combinations have been created to widen your career options. They include Asia Pacific community development, communications, cultural heritage studies, public policy, social policy and womens studies. An exciting range of joint degree programs is also available. Professional degrees in Community Welfare, Education, Psychology, and Social Work can lead to accreditation with relevant professional bodies in Graduates from the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences find interesting and rewarding careers across a wide range of areas including media and publishing, advertising, in government departments and non-government organisations, in health, education and welfare services, teaching in schools and the tertiary sector, in policy, cultural heritage, community development, and public and foreign affairs. A comprehensive range of postgraduate degrees are available across all disciplines in the Faculty. The faculty contributes to several research foci of the University with its greatest emphasis in the area designated People, Identity and Place which examines social, cultural and political issues applying individual, community and regional approaches to problem solving. Our students and staff come from many different countries and cultures and take a global perspective to learning.
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James Cook University offers International students an extensive set of study choices at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. In all, there are over 170 undergraduate and over 120 postgraduate courses that range across Arts and Social Science, Business and Law, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Information Technology and Science, and Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences. The Real Australia JCU offers a unique study experience in the "Real Australia", where students can experience a true Australian lifestyle, culture, language immersion, low cost of living in a more personalised classroom setting. Real-World Experience JCU students are encouraged to gain practical experience while they study, including practical sessions, field trips, internships and vacation placements, ensuring graduates are ready to go on to challenging careers. Supportive Study Environment JCU is renowned for its friendliness and sense of family. Small class sizes, accessible teaching staff, friendly campuses and effective support services give students the personal attention they need to achieve their best. Teaching Excellence Our teaching staff are highly qualified and dedicated, with an above average proportion of academic staff with PhD's and JCU academics considered leaders in their fields. Innovation in the use of teaching styles and teaching technologies is fundamental to JCU's approach to teaching. Leading Research As a high-ranking research university, JCU has an international reputation for expertise in matters relating to the tropics-in marine biology, environmental studies, tropical health, and tourism-just to name a few. Specialist research facilities include island and rainforest field stations, research vessels, satellite technology, biomedical laboratories and historical collections. JCU is a partner in eight national Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), including the CRC for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the CRC for Sustainable Tourism. Unique Region JCU's main campuses are located in the tropical North Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns, with the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests around the corner. JCU also partners with ITTI in Sydney, adding vibrant city life and culture to its offerings. JCU Singapore gives students an opportunity to receive a JCU degree while living in Singapore-a taste of Asia. CONTACT Director International Student Centre James Cook University Townsville QLD 4811 AUSTRALIA Telephone: +61 7 4781 5601 Facsimile: +61 7 4781 5988 Email: InternationalStudentCentre or stephanie.hunter@jcu.edu.au
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