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James Cook University

Townsville , Queensland ,Australia

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

Stay back options are not available on standalone courses.For PSW student needs to take pathways to degree

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  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 17060 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: 55 AUD
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