Master of Philosophy
Master of Philosophy
Course overview
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 topic
Applicants 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.
Subjects
Study Program
Candidates are required to complete core subjects before embarking on the thesis component, as per course structure below.
Course Structure
Core Subjects
- Planning the Research: Masters Candidates
- Situating the Research: Masters Candidates
+ One of the below
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Education)
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Health)
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Information Technology)
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Management and Commerce)
- Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Society and Culture)
For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click here
Eligibility & Requirements
Entry Requirements
- An applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Research Master’s level by the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree with either a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 out of 7.0 in the final full-time year of study, or with demonstrated research experience.
- Scan for more information:
https://jcu.sg/hdrqr
English Requirements
- Academic IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or TOEFL Internet-based score of 86 with a minimum score of 21 in each component; or Pearson (PTE Academic) - score of 58 with a minimum of 54 in each component. (English test results must be less than 2 years old to start date of course.)
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Tuition Fees
| Domestic** | International |
|---|---|
| S$70,228.70 | S$73,825.70 |
**Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass).
Note:
- Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
- All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 9%.
- The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.
Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg.
James Cook University is EduTrust-certified. The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered and governed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore. The EduTrust Certification Scheme requires all students to be covered under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). In James Cook University, this is provided through Fee Protection Scheme Group Insurance. All students from James Cook University are covered hospitalization, surgery and treatment costs in accordance to insurance policy term and conditions under the Group Hospitalisation and Surgical insurance scheme. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.
For more details please visit SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei
Disclaimer
Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.
