SCHOOLS & INSTITUTIONS

CQUniversity

Postal address for enquiries:
CQUniversity
Student Support Centre
Building 31, Bruce Highway
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4702

Telephone (National) 13 CQUni (13 27 86); (International) +61 7 4930 9000

Facsimile (07) 4923 2100

CQUniversity Australia (CQUni) is widely renowned as one of the most accessible and inclusive universities in Australia offering over 100 different programs with access, undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees across 10 campus locations in Central Queensland, including Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Noosa and Rockhampton. CQUniversity is committed to helping you be what you want to be.

As CQUniversity understands everyone’s circumstances are different, CQUniversity is committed to making study fit with your personal commitments and learning style. CQUniversity offers the flexibility of studying part-time, full-time, on-campus, or by distance education with the option to fast-track your degree by studying during Term 3.

From Term 1, 2012 CQUniversity Australia is offering a number of new programs including accident forensics, aviation, chiropractic science, oral health, and tourism. New specialisations are also being offered in information technology, science and theatre. There is also a new degree in allied health which provides a career outcome or can lead into professional practise programs such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech pathology which will be offered at CQUniversity in the near future.

When it comes to graduate outcomes, CQUniversity ranks in the top 20% of Australian institutions for graduate starting salaries and also rates very highly for graduate employment/enrolment in further study. Our industry ties and workplace integrated learning play a major role in this achievement.

CQUniversity campuses

Our Central Queensland campuses are located in Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Noosa, and Rockhampton, each offering its own range of specialised courses.

Distance Education

CQUniversity is one of Australia’s leading providers of distance education. Distance education gives you the flexibility to study a university degree in your own home, at your own pace, without need to visit a campus. This allows you to balance your study with your family and work commitments and allows those who live in rural and remote areas or internationally to access university study without the need to relocate.

CQUniversity prides itself on ensuring that all its distance education programs are delivered using engaging teaching methods. More importantly, you have access to a number of personal support services to ensure your learning experience is well supported. These include electronic library resources; study material provided in hard copy or online; access to online lectures; weekend or online orientation sessions; online discussion forums; and access to experienced distance education student mentors. Like on-campus students, when studying by distance education, you have access to all CQUniversity libraries.

When studying by distance education, some individual courses within your degree may require you to attend residential schools on-campus. These allow you to network with lecturers, students and industry specialists, whilst getting hands-on, practical work experience in your chosen field of study.

Student Facilities

Quality on-campus facilities ensure learning is delivered ‘in context’, taught in a similar setting to that of a real-world situation. Facilities include state-of-the-art technology for fitness and body function testing for exercise and sport science students. Nursing students have access to fully equipped labs that replicate a real-life hospital ward and medical imaging and medical sonography students will be taught from new purpose-built, multi-million dollar labs in Mackay. These facilities and many more are available to enhance our students’ learning.

The Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) is located at CQUniversity Mackay and comprises a 200 seat proscenium theatre with full height fly-tower and 17 fly lines on a 12m deep stage.

Other student and staff facilities available at most campuses include a bookshop, post office and newsagent, computer facilities, refectory, and library. CQUniversity provides students with computer, email, Internet access, and other information technology facilities.

Student Accommodation

CQUniversity offers on-campus accommodation options at Emerald, Mackay and Rockhampton and provide assistance with off-campus options.

CQUniversity Emerald

There are 150 single-study fully furnished bedrooms available at the adjacent Australian Agricultural College that are serviced weekly. A common room is located in each residential block and fitted with a television, kitchenette and dial-in telephone. All meals are provided and a full laundry service is offered. Safety and security is provided through after hours supervision, safety lighting and nightly security patrols.

CQUniversity Mackay

Boasting modern student residential facilities with rooms available in block-style accommodation, you may choose between a number of different types of rooms and meal plan options. All rooms are individually keyed, air conditioned, and cleaned weekly. Internet access is available in each room and laundry facilities are located in each block. Common rooms are furnished with television and DVD, fridge/freezer, microwave, and stove. Residential advisors live on-site and assist in a friendly and supportive learning and living environment.

CQUniversity Rockhampton

The Capricornia College, the student accommodation facility at Rockhampton, provides accommodation and meals for 320 students. Set in park-like surrounds, the college is in easy walking distance to all university facilities including the library and gymnasium. Meals are provided and the facilities are fully maintained and cleaned weekly. Security features include individually keyed rooms, an on-site manager and 24-hour live-in staff. You will enjoy shared common rooms for social activities, shared bathrooms, and a private bedroom/study including a desk, chair, built-in wardrobe, and phone line.

For more information about CQUniversity accommodation and for a copy of the application forms, visit www.cqu.edu.au/accommodation.

Student Support Services

CQUniversity’s Student Services provide counselling regarding both academic concerns and personal development. They provide advice on graduate employment, vacation employment, work experience, professional development, student loans, and budgeting. Student Services coordinate orientation and the highly beneficial Student Mentor and Leadership program. First year students are assisted by mentors through a peer support program to help them transition into university life.

Individual help is available for students who want to improve their written and oral communication skills through CQUniversity’s Communications Learning Centre. Students needing assistance with the mathematics and statistical parts of their course can get help from the Mathematics Learning Centre.

If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your study, CQUniversity provides access to resources and support to enhance your academic potential.

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

CQUniversity offers a range of scholarships, awards and financial assistance programs. For more information and a full list of scholarships visit http://content.cqu.edu.au/Core/scholarship.do?faculty=CQUNI.

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