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Study Arts, Social Sciences,
Social Work or Psychology
Make a difference in your world
SINGLE OR DOUBLE majors
JCU qualifications in Arts, Social Sciences,
Psychology and Social Work provide the
expertise to make a difference to the lives of
people in northern Queensland, across Australia,
or around the world.
With some JCU degrees, you can choose to
study a single or double major. Choosing a single
major leads to one area of specialisation, with
an opportunity to select from a broad range of
different subjects to support your specialisation.
Choose study that leads to a stimulating
career in social work, psychology, counselling,
media and publishing, administration,
management of cultural institutions, advertising,
government, health, welfare, policy, heritage,
community development, and foreign affairs.
Course choices equip you with skills in social
planning, international aid, cultural heritage,
environmental management and allied health
professions.
A double major allows you to focus on two
separate, yet complementary study areas. For
example, within the Bachelor of Arts you might
combine Archaeology and Anthropology, or
English and Human Services. Or, a choice of
major within the Bachelor of Social Science can
be combined with a major from the Bachelor of
Arts. A single or double major usually require the
same length of time to complete.
Expand your knowledge to further your
professional expertise through postgraduate
study. A high academic performance throughout
your JCU Bachelor degree can lead to Honours
(a fourth year of study) – the stepping-stone to a
research higher degree such as a Master or PhD.
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Study options
Match your passion and goals, and gain
qualifications in Anthropology, Archaeology,
Asian Century, Criminology, Languages,
Indigenous Australian studies, Media and
Writing, History, Geography, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human
Services, Asia-Pacific Governance and
Development, Environment and Heritage, and
Tropical Health and Society.
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Academic staff use a variety of innovative and
flexible teaching styles and technology; many
programs offer flexible delivery in varied block
modes and online formats.
JCU has a unique geographic and cultural
position and therefore has a special global
perspective focused on creating a brighter future
for societies in the tropics. Opportunities for
real-world experience are on offer, including
regional work placements and industry projects
that prepare you for your future professional life.
Acquire a set of skills designed to prepare you
for your chosen career through classroom
discussions, teamwork and individual projects
and assignments. These include:
joint degrees
• Creativity and flexibility
Add to your expertise and employability by
enrolling in a joint degree, resulting in two
qualifications acquired over a slightly longer
period of time than the completion of a single
degree. For example, combine: a Bachelor of Arts
(Media and Writing) with a Bachelor of Science
for a career in science journalism; or a Bachelor
of Arts (Political Science) with a Bachelor of
Laws, for a career in corporate or government
business development.
• An appreciation of diversity in culture and
ideas
Experience and learn
• Organisational skills: multi-tasking, time
management, ability to work under stress,
coordinating tasks, managing groups,
managing conflict, and promoting change
Studying Arts, Social Sciences, Psychology,
Social Work, or a joint degree at JCU offers
a personalised learning environment that
encourages debate and discussion. Lecturers,
who are highly qualified leaders in their fields,
offer their experience and knowledge, and
genuinely care about your individual success.
• Research skills: identifying issues, problems
and resources and to gather and extract
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