Doctor of Philosophy: Fees & Entry Requirements at James Cook University, Australia

Doctor of Philosophy

Australia

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What will I learn?

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice As a JCU PhD candidate, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake focused research in the tropics You’ll explore and generate new knowledge to meet the social, environmental and sustainability challenges facing tropical communities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$35,824.00 (19,91,882) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

JCU Cairns Campus

14-88 McGregor Road,

Cairns,

Queensland,

4878, Cairns, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$35,824.00 (19,91,882) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

JCU Cairns Campus

14-88 McGregor Road,

Cairns,

Queensland,

4878, Cairns, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must demonstrate academic capacity at a satisfactory level Grade Point Average of Credit or equivalent determined by the discipline in their final em year of coursework study to be used as em part of the basis for em admission.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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