Overview

Applicants for this Philosophy research degree from James Cook University need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research supervisor.

Career Outcomes

The Doctor of Philosophy is an essential prerequisite for research and academic careers in most disciplines. Candidates can also look for R&D opportunities in a variety of industry sectors, NGO and government agencies.

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)

Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Education)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Philosophy View 3 other PhDs in Philosophy in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours in a degree programme 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

151090 SGD / year

≈ 151090 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

139618 SGD / year

≈ 139618 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.