Qualification Pathways to Undergraduate Foundation

Awarding body James Cook University Singapore

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Course description This program provides an opportunity for students who do not meet the rigorous entry requirement to a bachelor’s degree to upgrade their skills through a pre-university entry program. The objective of the foundation program is to provide an alternative pathway to tertiary education programs for students who are disadvantaged by their geographical location, family situation, education history or other circumstances. It equips students with the skills and capabilities to enter tertiary study. This program focuses on entry to undergraduate degrees in business, psychology and IT. It covers the following subjects: human perspective on world geography, communication across cultures, introduction to mathematics, economics, English fundamentals 1, statistics, critical thinking, introduction to learning and development, introduction to information technology and English fundamentals 2.

International admissions requirements Students from India should have Year 11 with 60 per cent average. Hong Kong students should have HKCEE form 5 with Grade C in four subjects. Japanese students should have Kotogakko 2 with 4.0 average. Students from South Korea should have Senior High School Leaving Certificate year 2 with C average. Students from China should have Senior Middle School 2 with 60 per cent average. Students from Myanmar should have completion of BEHS with 70 per cent average. Students from Vietnam should have Year 11 with 6.0. Students from Indonesia should have SMU 2 with GPA 7.0. Students from Philippines should have certificate of graduation with 75 per cent. Students from Taiwan should have senior high school year with C average. Students from Thailand should have Matayom 5 with 60 per cent average. Students from Malaysia should have SPM/UEC with passes in five academic subjects with C average. Students must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each macro-skill) or satisfactory completion of James Cook University English Language Preparatory Program level 2.

James Cook University Singapore

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James Cook University Singapore

Description: JCU Singapore (JCUS) is the first Asian campus of James Cook University. Bringing programs direct from the parent campus and having resident senior academic staff from Australia to ensure academic quality, students can be assured of the same enriching university education. Students studying JCUS go through a fast tracked, trimester year that allows them to finish their studies earlier than their counterparts in Australia. They enjoy savings to precious time and money while enjoying the rights and privileges that come with being a full student of JCU Australia. JCUS is renowned for its friendliness and warm and caring family spirit. Small class sizes, accessible and approachable teaching staff, a friendly campus and effective support services give students the personal attention they need to achieve their best. A comprehensive range of facilities is available at the campus - lecture and tutorial rooms equipped with modern teaching technology, computer laboratories with broadband internet access, wireless internet-enabled floors, student lounge, cafeteria and library. Students studying at JCUS can be assured of the same quality and enriching university education as their Australian peers. The city campus is centrally located and easily accessible by both private and public transport. The community library, food centres and convenience stores are within easy walking distance.

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