James Cook University
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James Cook University is a university in Townsville, QLD, Australia, established in 1970. It offers around 194 degrees across 18 fields of study on Peernovo. Approximate and generalised — confirm details with the university.
Location
Townsville, QLD
Townsville, QLD
Established
1970
1970
Degrees
194
194
Fields
18
18
Degrees at James Cook University by field
| Field of study | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|
| Other / Interdisciplinary | 33 | |
| Business & Commerce | 27 | business, management, financial accounting, accounting, sustainability |
| Science | 17 | environmental science, ecology, earth sciences, research design, marine science |
| Education & Teaching | 16 | education, pedagogy, educational psychology, educational leadership, curriculum design |
| Health & Public Health | 14 | public health, health policy, epidemiology, health promotion, infectious disease |
| Psychology | 14 | psychology, clinical psychology, research design, cognitive psychology, professional practice |
| Computing & IT | 14 | programming, software engineering, data science, machine learning, computer networks |
| Medicine & Dentistry | 14 | clinical skills, public health, medical sciences, epidemiology, health policy |
| Creative Arts & Design | 7 | research projects, research design, creative practice, educational research methods, architectural design |
| Allied Health | 7 | health promotion, public health, clinical skills, exercise science, sports science |
| Law & Justice | 6 | law, legal studies, property law, trusts law, criminal law |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering, research design, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, engineering mathematics |
| Nursing & Midwifery | 5 | nursing, health informatics, health research methods, health services management, digital health |
| Arts & Humanities | 4 | cultural studies, australian history, arts, research design, creative practice |
| Veterinary & Animal Science | 4 | veterinary science, veterinary medicine, animal science, animal medicine, molecular biology |
| Social Work & Community | 3 | social work practice, social work, professional practice, field education, social theory |
| Pharmacy | 3 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, professional practice, health promotion, therapeutics |
| Agriculture & Environment | 1 | ecology, conservation biology, marine science, marine biology, aquaculture |
Some degrees offered
- Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only] (Undergraduate)
- Cross-Institutional - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only] (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program [2 Trimesters] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program [3 Trimesters] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Singapore Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Singapore Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [3 Trimesters] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [Full Year] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [Half Year] - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- Non-Award - Undergraduate (Undergraduate)
- Rural Generalist Program (Undergraduate)
- Cross-Institutional - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program (1 Trimester) - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program (2 Trimesters) - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program (3 Trimesters) - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program [Block 4 + Trimester 3] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Exchange Program [Trimester 1 + Block 3] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Singapore Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [1 Semester] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [1 Trimester] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [2 Trimesters] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [3 Trimesters] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [Block 4 + Trimester 3] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- James Cook University Study Abroad Program [Trimester 1 + Block 3] - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences) (Postgraduate)
- Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture) (Postgraduate)
- Non-Award - Postgraduate (Postgraduate)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building) (Research / Doctoral)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture) (Research / Doctoral)
- Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business (Undergraduate)
- Bachelor of Business (Undergraduate)
- Bachelor of Business (Honours)[End-on] (Undergraduate)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Undergraduate)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [End-on] (Undergraduate)
- Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Undergraduate)
- Graduate Certificate of Accounting [Exit only] (Postgraduate)
Graduate outcomes at James Cook University
Domestic full-time employment and median salary by field — open Australian Government data (QILT), approximate and not course-specific.
| Field | Employment | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Environment | — | — |
| Allied Health | — | — |
| Arts & Humanities | — | — |
| Business & Commerce | — | — |
| Computing & IT | — | — |
| Education & Teaching | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — |
| Health & Public Health | — | — |
| Law & Justice | — | — |
| Medicine & Dentistry | — | — |
| Nursing & Midwifery | — | — |
| Pharmacy | — | — |
Upcoming events at James Cook University
- Models of national park creation: an evolving paradigm — Cairns (Nguma-bada)
- Semester 2 Compulsory International Orientation (Townsville) — Townsville (Bebegu Yumba)
- Let's Lunch — Cairns (Nguma-bada)
- Industry Talk: How Machine Learning is Transforming Industries — Brisbane
- 2026 Australian Festival of Chamber Music — Cairns (Nguma-bada)
- JCU Cairns Open Day — Cairns (Nguma-bada)
Frequently asked questions
What can I study at James Cook University?
James Cook University lists around 194 degrees on Peernovo across 18 fields of study, including Other / Interdisciplinary, Business & Commerce, Science, Education & Teaching, Health & Public Health, Psychology. Figures are approximate — confirm current offerings with the university.
Where is James Cook University located?
James Cook University is a university in Townsville, QLD, Australia.
When was James Cook University established?
James Cook University was established in 1970.
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Sources: James Cook University public course catalogue; Graduate Outcomes Survey (QILT). Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.
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