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Future-proof your career with a JCU Engineering or Information Technology (IT) degree.
Build a secure and rewarding career, with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to be outstanding in your chosen field.
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Benefit from extensive work placements with industry partners from year one.
Our small class sizes provide students with access to lecturers who care about their progress and personal success.
Leverage JCU’s outstanding industry connections with global brands. Make a difference locally or globally with an internationally recognised qualification.
Gain the foundational skills and in-depth knowledge to build a successful career in Engineering. Graduate job-ready with this degree accredited by Engineers Australia and shaped by industry innovations.
Location:
Cairns, Townsville
Starts:
February, July (Townsville); February only (Cairns)
Entry requirements**:
ATAR: 70
Recommended knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
JCU’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia, except for the Electrical and Electronic Engineering major in Cairns, which holds provisional accreditation.
**This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2024 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
Combine advanced knowledge in mathematics, physics and science with analytical problem-solving skills to develop creative ideas and solutions.
Build a thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals in your first year. Gain hands-on skills through laboratory classes, field trips and twelve weeks of work placements with industry partners.
Studies culminate in the fourth year with an Honours component — a major engineering project and thesis. You will research a current industry issue and work towards designing a solution.
You can choose from five different Engineering majors. Click on the majors below to learn more about each subject area.
Location: Townsville
Location: Townsville
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Location: Cairns, Townsville
Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering
Location: Cairns
Location: Townsville
A JCU Engineering degree prepares students to work across a broad range of occupations and industries, depending on their chosen major.
Job opportunities include:
JCU Engineering graduates work worldwide with a qualification recognised in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, Asia and South Africa.
Our friendly admissions team is ready to answer any questions and provide guidance on enrolment.
Contact us by:
Email -
study@jcu.edu.au
Phone -
1800 246 446
Or, visit the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course page on our
website.
Use your digital dexterity to address technical issues, create solutions, and improve computing and programming systems. Study the fundamentals of problem-solving, design thinking and information processing so you can help your future workplace run smoothly and innovatively.
Location:
Online, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane
Starts:
January, May, September
Entry requirements**:
ATAR: 63
Recommended knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
**This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2024 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
James Cook University partners with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd to deliver the programs available at our Brisbane campus.
Cultivate an in-depth knowledge of software development and management, web design, internet fundamentals and database modelling. Your understanding of these core pillars of information technology will prepare you for a future-proof career in technical systems.
Gain practical knowledge through internships, workshops and project-based assessments as you learn from expert academics and industry partners.
Put your knowledge and skills to the test at JCU’s annual IT Design Sprint — a two-day event bringing together students and industry professionals to develop, design and partially implement a creative solution to a real-world problem.
JCU Information Technology graduates are ready to make a difference in a range of industry sectors.
You could pursue a career in a multinational corporation, a government department, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), or even in your own business. You could work in areas such as software development, design and enterprise IT.
You could work as a network administrator, designer, systems analyst, or software developer.
Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Our friendly admissions team is ready to answer any questions and provide guidance on enrolment. Contact us by:
Email - study@jcu.edu.au
Phone - 1800 246 446
Or, visit the Bachelor of Information Technology course page on our website.
Advance your engineering career with a structured skills and development program, complemented by advanced engineering coursework. Gain real-world experience that is tailored to your professional interests with a focused research project.
Location:
Cairns, Townsville
Starts:
February, July
Entry requirements**:
Completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in any discipline; or Completion of three years of the Bachelor of Engineering at Xi’an University of Technology (XUT) approved under the JCU-XUT Articulation Schedule only.
Note: Entry for Master of Engineering (Professional) in Water Resource Management; Internet of Things and Data Engineering; and Electrical and Renewable Energy majors require completion of a four-year Bachelor of Engineering at AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) in a discipline cognate to the major.
**This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2024 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
Master basic and advanced engineering subjects, develop professional skills such as risk engineering, asset management, safety in design, business leadership and data analytics, and gain industry experience as required by Engineers Australia.
Graduates will demonstrate in‐depth knowledge of advanced engineering methods through their application in engineering practice. These include design processes, whole system approaches, contemporary project management tools, and decision‐making strategies.
Gain an understanding of the relevance of engineering in society, with specific reference to practices and priorities for creating sustainable communities and industries in the tropics.
Work as a graduate engineer in Australia and abroad. You will be a job‐ready graduate with competencies in advanced engineering techniques. You will have the broader skillsets and attributes required to work and succeed as a professional engineer.
Our friendly admissions team is ready to answer any questions and provide guidance on enrolment. Contact us by:
Email - study@jcu.edu.au
Phone - 1800 246 446
Or, visit the Master of Engineering (Professional) course page on our website.
Design and build innovative solutions to the problems of tomorrow. Gain hands-on experience in information technology with advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies. Learn from leading industry experts who can develop your expertise in computing, business informatics, and interactive technologies and game design.
Location:
Cairns, Brisbane
Starts:
January, May, September (Cairns); January, May, July, September, November (Brisbane)
Entry requirements**:
AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent.
**This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2024 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
James Cook University partners with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd to deliver the programs available at our Brisbane campus.
Expand your career and enhance your employability by gaining expert skills in Information Technology (IT) including computer programming, data analysis and multimedia. Learn how to identify and diagnose technical issues, create solutions and improve technical systems. As you study the fundamentals of problem-solving and programming, the importance of data modelling, and design and development, you’ll be equipped to help your current or future workplace run smoothly and innovatively.
In the Master of Information Technology degree, you will study four foundational subjects: Internet Fundamentals; Database Modelling; Problem Solving and Programming; and either Web Design and Development or e-Strategic Management. Students enrolled in Cairns and Townsville can major in Computing, while students enrolled in JCU Brisbane or JCU Singapore can also choose from a Business Informatics major and a Game Design major. The major you choose will support you in pursuing an IT career in the area that sparks your passion.
With a Master of Information Technology from JCU, you’ll develop a keep understanding of information technology organisational systems, practical applications, and learn how to lead within this area.
Graduates may find themselves with roles such as chief technology officer, programmer, network administrator, systems developer, software developer, systems analyst, program administrator, and more.
Graduates are eligible for certification with the Australian Computer Society upon completion of the course.
Our friendly admissions team is ready to answer any questions and provide guidance on enrolment. Contact us by:
Email - study@jcu.edu.au
Phone - 1800 246 446
Or, visit the Master of Information Technology course page on our website.
"Studying engineering has been amazing. I get so excited and passionate about this course that it reminds me why I’ve done it. I’ve met amazing people and had heaps of opportunities. Working on projects, problem-solving and doing it all for yourself are the best things about the course. You won’t get that anywhere else."
Aliesha Smith
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Alumni
"Never before has the study of IT been more critical than in the last three years. The technology industry continues to grow rapidly, and so does the demand for the next generation of IT professionals. Studying Information Technology at JCU has streamlined my software development skills and has enabled me to build my own online software business. IT ensures a pathway into the future for economic security in the ever changing and unpredictable world in which we live."
Owen Herbert
Bachelor of Information Technology - Alumni
