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Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)

ProviderJames Cook University (JCU)
Course code: SIA-199171UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
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Course overview

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 will have the opportunity to undertake focused research in the tropics. You will explore and generate new knowledge to meet the social, environmental and sustainability challenges facing tropical communities.

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Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

No structured standard entry requirements are available yet; confirm against the latest course requirements.

English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • JCU CairnsQLD
  • JCU Online
  • JCU Singapore
  • JCU TownsvilleQLD