James Cook University JCU

Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

James Cook University JCU

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00117J

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. As a JCU PhD candidate, you ll have the opportunity to undertake focused research in the tropics. You ll explore and generate new knowledge to meet the social, environmental and sustainability challenges facing tropical communities.

Subjects

  • RD7001:03 Planning the Research: Doctoral Candidates
  • RD7002:03 Situating the Research: Doctoral Candidates
  • RD7003:03 Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates
  • PI7002:00 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Information Technology)

Standard entry requirements

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree (1 or 2A) or postgraduate qualification, incl. one semester of supervised research with a distinction grade and one research methods subject
  • AQF level 9 research master with two thirds supervised research and a thesis.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
JCU Cairns International: $136,480 No
  • Full-time : 4 years
JCU Online International: $136,480 No
  • Online/Off-campus : 4 years
JCU Singapore International: $136,480 No
  • Full-time : 4 years
JCU Townsville International: $136,480 No
  • Full-time : 4 years

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