Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue | Request free info |
| Full Time | 3.5 Year(s) | A$ 23,000 (US$ 24,051) a year | FEB-12,JUL-12 |
Cairns Campus |
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| Full Time | Variable | A$ 23,000 (US$ 24,051) a year | FEB-12,JUL-12 |
Cairns Campus |
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| Full Time | 3.5 Year(s) | A$ 23,000 (US$ 24,051) a year | FEB-12,JUL-12 |
James Cook University |
Course summary
This is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability for critical analysis and research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must have any one of the following: a bachelor degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours in an appropriate discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent; or an appropriate Masters with at least a 50 per cent research component, or equivalent, or other qualifications deemed equivalent; or enrolment of not less than one year full-time or two years part-time in an appropriate Masters degree by research; or a Masters degree without the minimum 50 per cent research component but with the recommendation of the Head of School based on relevant equivalent research experience. They must also satisfy the following English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) or TOEFL (paper based) score of 570 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 4.5) or TOEFL (internet based) score of 90 (minimum writing score of 21) or Pearson (PTE Academic) score of 64.
James Cook University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Doctoral
Awarding body
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
About James Cook University
James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia’s leading university in the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant multi-campus university. Total student enrolments are more than 18,000 and growing, including over 5,500 international students from over 100 different countries. JCU is ranked in the top 5% of universities worldwide based on 2010 assessments by two of th read more
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