PhD (Agriculture, Environment and Related Studies) in Smithfield Australia | James Cook University

James Cook University | Smithfield Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 44,772
(c. USD31,596.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Cultivate advanced independent research abilities while producing an original knowledge contribution. Tailored for exceptional university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) represents a postgraduate research program centered around a supervised original research project. Hone sophisticated autonomous research capabilities while adding novel insights to a particular field or professional domain.

As a JCU PhD student, you'll conduct specialized research focused on tropical regions. You'll investigate and develop innovative solutions to address the social, environmental, and sustainability issues confronting tropical communities.

Generate groundbreaking knowledge, reshape your professional trajectory.
Collaborate with seasoned mentors to formulate research questions, design and execute projects, interpret findings, and document outcomes in a comprehensive thesis. While coursework isn't typically mandatory for PhD candidates, optional courses may be available.

Navigate project obstacles and deadline demands through structured program milestones. Enhance your expertise through professional development opportunities, present at global conferences, and disseminate your research findings throughout your academic journey.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have attained at least one of the following:

a) a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class, Division A (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;

b) 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;

c) 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;

d) enrolment at this or another Australian university in a higher degree by research for the equivalent of at least 0.5 EFTSL with demonstrated satisfactory performance in the supervised research component(s);

e) a combination of qualifications, research training and experience, considered equivalent to the above by the Dean of the College to which the Candidate is applying, e.g., senior authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication plus completion of an appropriate research methods subject.

IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 86 (no component less than 21); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 176 (no component less than 169).

Tuition AUD 44,772

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