Master of Philosophy

James Cook University (Singapore Campus)

The Master of Philosophy offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway.The Master of Philosophy is a research degree designed for graduates from various disciplines who wish to pioneer new knowledge and present the culmination of their research via a thesis.You will do an integrated research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis and demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.Your research topicApplicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research supervisor. Please contact us for details.James Cook University will form an advisory panel comprised of a Primary and Secondary Advisor to assist Higher Degree by Research candidates in their research journey.Potential fields of research include aquaculture, banking and finance, cybersecurity, education, game design, IOT, management and commerce, marine ecology, psychology, social and health sciences, tourism, and interdisciplinary topics. Other themes can be arranged to meet the needs of candidates.Study ProgramCandidates are required to complete core subjects before embarking on the thesis component, as per course structure below.Course Structure