The Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at James Cook University is an essential prerequisite for research and academic careers in most disciplines.
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, Ph.D.
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee40280 AUD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
The Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at James Cook University 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.
JCU research areas include:
- Aquaculture
- Environmental studies
- Farming
- Fisheries
- Forest vulnerability
- Natural resource management
It is a four-year full-time program offered either on campus at JCU’s Townsville and Cairns campuses or off campus.
The off-campus option requires some attendance on campus for confirmation and exit seminars, and at least three weeks per year for consultation with the supervisor. This program is also available part time.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Blended
Programme Structure
Courses include- Planning the Research: Doctoral Candidates
- Situating the Research: Doctoral Candidates
- Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates
- Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
Tuition Fee
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International
40280 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 40280 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months.
Living costs
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Singapore, Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD/monthLiving Costs -
Townsville, Australia
1500 - 2800 AUD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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