Diploma of Technology [Pathway]

James Cook University

About

Graduates of JCU’s Diploma of Technology (Pathway) progress onto Bachelor degrees that lead to careers in the field of information and communication technology (ICT).This course is a pathway to the Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation, majoring in Data Science, providing graduates also meet the relevant English Language entry requirement for the degree.This course is available to international students only.

Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

CP1402:03 Internet Fundamentals

CP1404:03 Programming II

SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

MA1580:03 Foundations of Data Science

PLUS

Select one of the following streams:

Stream 1 (Recommended for students progressing into the Bachelor of Information Technology)

CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I

CP1403:03 Design Thinking

CP1406:03 Web Design and Development

or

Stream 2 (Recommended for students progressing into the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation)

CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I

CP1403:03 Design Thinking

SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems

PLUS

Select English for Academic Purposes Level 3 or English Academic Purposes Level 4 or Academic Advantage

English for Academic Purposes Level 3

LS0331:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3a

LS0332:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3b

LS0333:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3c

or

English for Academic Purposes Level 4

LS0441:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4a

LS0442:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4b

LS0443:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4c

or

Academic Advantage

LS0661:01 Academic Advantage Module A

LS0662:01 Academic Advantage Module B

LS0663:01 Academic Advantage Module C

Entry requirements

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Course Entry Requirements Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate
Minimum English language proficiency requirements Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Learning outcomes

Learn how to analyse information and design and communicate solutions to complex technology problems. Choose to specialise in either web design and development or modelling natural systems, depending on your interests.

Kickstart your career in technology and enter a fast-paced, progressive industry. This course is a pathway for international students to study either the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation (majoring in Data Science) at JCU.

View the Handbook for detailed overview of available subjects.

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