Postgraduate Qualifying Program
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) – Business is an academic semester program designed for students whose academic qualifications are marginally below the standard entry requirements.
Upon successful completion of the PQP, students are eligible for entry to a selection of JCU’s postgraduate coursework degrees in the College of Business, Law and Governance.
Campus Information
Cairns
JCU Cairns houses teaching and research facilities, the JCU library, cafés, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies.
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Experience gained through life and work may make you eligible to start studying a JCU degree.
Employment is assessed on the level of skill required for the job and your length of service. A minimum of six months full-time equivalent paid employment is required. This can be with one employer or more. Your employment does not need to be relate to the course you are applying for. Be sure to include details of your employment in your application.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR): 59.40
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate: 4.0
Canada Secondary School Diploma: 50
China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 73
Danish Upper Secondary School Certificate: 7
GCE A Levels: 4
German Abitur: 4
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 13
All India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 60/65
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma): 24
Kenyan Secondary Certificate of Education: 7
Malaysia - Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): 6
Nepalese Proficiency Certificate/School Leaving Certificate Examination: 66/2.65
Norway Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skolen/Vitemal for videregaende opplaering: 2.77
Philippines Certificate or Diploma of Senior School (Katunayan or Katibayan) Academic track: 75
PNG – Upper School Certificate**: 3
South African National Senior Certificate (UMALUS): 3.69
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 1.7
Sweden Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola & Högskoleförberedande Examen: 1.2
United States of America ACT/SAT score***: 20/940
United States of America High School Diploma: 2.4
English Language Requirements for Students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds
Band P
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3a
Band 3b
Band 3c
IELTS
5.5
(no component lower than 5.0)
6
(no component lower than 6.0)
6.5
(no component lower than 6.0)
7
(no component lower than 6.5)
7
(with 7.0 in three components and 6.5 in one component)
7
(no component lower than 7.0)
TOEFL
(internet based)
56
(no component less than 16)
74
(no component less than 18)
86
(no component less than 21)
94
(no component less than 23)
94
(23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing)
94
(23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing)
Pearson
(PTE Academic)
46
(no component less than 42)
52
(no component less than 52)
58
(no component less than 54)
65
(no component less than 58)
65
(with 65 in three components and 58 in one component
65
(no component less than 65)
C1 Advanced/
C2 Proficiency
162
(no component less than 154)
169
(no component less than 169)
176
(no component less than 169)
ISLPR
At least 2 in each skill area
At least 3 in each skill area
OET*
No component less than B
No component less than B
No component less than B
No component less than B
No component less than B
AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam Overall 60% with no exam sub-score below 60% Overall 65% with no exam sub-score below 65% Overall 70% with no exam sub-score below 70%
JCUCEAP
EAP Level 2
EAP Level 3
EAP Level 4
EAP Level 5
EAP Level 5
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 03 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
17060 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 55 AUD