College of Arts, Society and Education

College of Arts, Society and Education

Our mission

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Making a difference

The College of Arts, Society and Education (CASE) reflects, shapes and interrogates the social, economic, environmental and political factors that define northern Australia and the tropical Asia-Pacific – the  ‘place’ that defines our teaching, learning, research and service. In addition to offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, we undertake research and deliver programs in partnership with industry and services who share our mission.

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5 Stars For student support1
5 Stars For learning resources2
#1 in Qld For full-time employment3
1. 2016-2020 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2. Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2016-2022 3. AHPRA Data 1 Oct 2021

Our stories

Get up! Stand up! Show up!

International Student Aditi Meena tells us about her placement experience in Mount Isa while undertaking a Master of Social Work.

Securing sustainable skills abroad

In late 2022, JCU Education students travelled to Cambodia for their service learning subject. Across three weeks, the group assisted learning in a local school and developed their teaching practice.

Mastering Social Work in Mount Isa

International Student Aditi Meena tells us about her placement experience in Mount Isa while undertaking a Master of Social Work

More stories

Australian Literature and Creative Writing

JCU is proud to announce our new Roderick Centre for Australian Literature and Creative Writing. Continuing the work of the late Professor Colin Roderick and Dr Margaret Roderick, the Centre champions Australian stories and storytelling in all their wonderful forms!

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The Tropical Archaeology Research Laboratory

The Tropical Archaeology Research Laboratory (TARL) at James Cook University provides a focus for research activities centred on the archaeology of the tropics.

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Our research

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Research making a difference

Our research is multi-, trans- and inter-disciplinary, bringing together Education, Social Work, and the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  to understand the key cultural, social, wellbeing, environmental and educational challenges facing our region. Through the prism of place, CASE fosters a spectrum of local and global research collaborations that produce meaningful research with direct impacts for people in northern Australia and beyond.

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Our people

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Study with our expert educators

Our programs are delivered by world-class educators in the fields of Education, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Social Work. Our academics are renowned for their personalised and responsive teaching, within class sizes that enable students to connect with each other and their educators.

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Go on an overseas adventure

The New Colombo Plan supports students to study and learn overseas as part of their degree. CASE has an outstanding track record of supporting students to access New Colombo Plan scholarships and experience new learning opportunities across the globe.

JCU Global Experience

Carly Boulter at the Kulen Elephant Forest Sanctuary in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Supplied by Carly Boulter.

Graduating with more career options

Hear how postgraduate study has helped Samantha Davidson become a professionally qualified social worker and advance her career in the Department of Justice reform space.

Hear Samatha's story

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Discover a range of degree options with a focus on people, societies and education.

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