Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) in Singapore,

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Quick fact

This is a branch campus.

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 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.Research areas available include: education, social sciences, game design, banking and finance, management and commerce, tourism, psychology, aquaculture, marine ecology, interdisciplinary topics. Other themes can be arranged to meet the needs of candidatesCourse Learning OutcomesGraduates of a Doctoral Degree will have:KnowledgeA substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contributionSubstantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.SkillsCognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and practiceCognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledgeExpert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learningCommunication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusionsCommunication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the communityExpert skills to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice.Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:With intellectual independenceWith initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learningWith full responsibility and accountability for personal outputsTo plan and execute original researchWith the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge, including in the context of professional practice.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

SG$37,406.08 (US$ 28,179) per year

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

James Cook University Singapore

Sims Drive Campus,

149 Sims Drive,

Singapore,

387380, Singapore

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must normally demonstrate academic capacity at a satisfactory level (Grade Point Average of Credit or equivalent) in their final year of coursework study that was used as part of the basis for admission.

Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Doctoral level by the attainment of at least one of the following:

A Bachelors degree with at least Second Class Honours in a degree program that included a total of at least a semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade; or

A postgraduate qualification which included: (a) supervised research component(s) of at least one semester or equivalent and resulted in the production of output(s) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or better, and (b) at least one research methods subject; or

A Research Masters degree, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent; or

A combination of qualifications, research training and experience, considered equivalent to the above and deemed appropriate by the university, e.g., senior authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication plus completion of an appropriate research methods subject.

Note: Candidates who do not meet any of the above may apply for a higher degree pathway offered in the form of the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods or the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods.