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JCU Prep

Handbook year

Information valid for students commencing in 2024

Course code

100330

Course type

Enabling/Bridging course (non-AQF course) (Entry level course)

Owner

Academy

College

Academy

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Pre-requisites

The program is open to all students who meet the residency/citizenship requirements as per DESE Guidelines for Enabling Courses.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Not applicable

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of JCU Prep graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of academic conventions and ethical practice in higher education studies, including academic integrity
  2. Identify, analyse and synthesise information, claims and evidence from a range of sources
  3. Communicate ideas, arguments, and perspectives in a clear and logical way through English language proficiency, using a range of media and technologies
  4. Analyse, plan, design, and evaluate solutions to problems by applying critical thinking, judgment and, where appropriate, numeracy skills
  5. Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in learning independently and managing personal development and future pathways
  6. Navigate online learning environments and use technologies for university study.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page.

Reasonable adjustments

Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECT

BR0100:03 Introduction to Academic Learning

BR0101:03 Developing Academic Skills

BR0200:03 Mathematics A1

BR0201:03 Essential Maths

BR0202:03 Preparatory Maths

BR0300:03 Essential Science

BR0301:03 Preparatory Chemistry

BR0400:03 Learning in a Digital Environment

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

External

 

JCU Cairns

 

JCU Townsville

 

Candidature

Expected time to complete

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Maximum time to complete

2 years

Maximum leave of absence

1 year

Please refer to the Coursework Enrolment Procedure

Progression

Course progression requisites

Nil

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Course includes mandatory fieldwork

No

Special assessment
requirements

Nil

Professional accreditation
requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for
final subject

Not Applicable

Credit

Eligibility

Not eligible

Maximum allowed

Not applicable

Currency

Not applicable

Expiry

Not applicable

Other restrictions

Not applicable

Award Details

Award title

Not applicable – this is a non-award course

Approved abbreviation

Not applicable – this is a non-award course

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable – this is a non-award course

Course articulation

JCU offers direct entry into a range of degree courses on successful completion of the course. Admission is dependent on the student’s academic achievement and the entry requirements of the specific degree.

Special awards

Not applicable