Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Information Technology) (James Cook University)

Entry Requirements

• Year 12, GCE ‘A’ Level qualifications or its equivalent (who do not meet direct entry requirement to a degree program)

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 5.5 (no component lower than 5.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 56 (no component less than 16) / Pearson PTE Academic 46 (no component less than 42) / Duolingo scores: 85 (no component less than <75); or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.

Exit Requirement

• Pass all eight subjects

Attendance Requirements

• International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
• Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

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Students are required to complete 8 subjects (24 credit points)

Core subjects

• Learning in a Digital environment
• Developing Academic Skills
• Essential Maths

Choose 5 subjects from the following:

• Professional and Academic Skills for Business
• Problem Solving and Programming I
• Internet Fundamentals
• Design Thinking
• Web Design and Development
• Preparatory Mathematics