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Introduction 2

James Cook University 5

Campus life 6

Accommodation 7

Library & information technology resources 8

Support services 9

Flexible study options and study requirements 10

Graduate Research School 11

Postgraduate pathways 12

Entry requirements 14

How to apply 15

Study costs 16

Financial assistance 18

Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences 20

School of Arts & Social Sciences 22

School of Education 34

School of Indigenous Australian Studies 44

Index 52

Arts, education & social sciences

Introduction

Professor Sandra Harding Vice-Chancellor and President

James Cook University was established over 40 years ago as Australia’s university for the tropics.

It was a far-sighted move.

A vast geographic zone, the tropics is now home to more than 40 per cent of the world’s population and supports 80 per cent of its biodiversity. Its share of world economic output is growing rapidly.

Once dubbed by Aristotle as ‘the torrid zone’, the tropics is rapidly emerging as a global focus for some of the critical challenges and opportunities of our time.

James Cook University is playing a key role in creating a brighter future for life in the tropics worldwide. The university is a global leader in tropics research, and as a result is ranked

among the top four percent of higher education institutions in the world. The University’s work is focussed around four themes:

• tropical ecosystems and environment

• industries and economies in the tropics

• people and societies in the tropics

• tropical health, medicine and biosecurity.

JCU postgraduate coursework and research programs are informed by the most recent research, and many of our academics enjoy international standing.

If you want to make a difference in your field, James Cook University is the right choice.

I hope you can join us at one of our three tropical campuses – in Cairns, Singapore or Townsville.

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James Cook University (JCU) is a dynamic university of global standing and Queensland’s second-oldest university. The University’s distinctive character is linked to its location in the tropics, and many courses include tropical and global perspectives.

With main campuses located in Townsville, Cairns and Singapore, and study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday Island, JCU hosts more than 20,000 students, with 24 per cent studying at postgraduate level or involved in research. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers courses to international students on behalf of JCU.

Global academic rankingJCU is ranked in the top four per cent of universities in the pre-eminent global rankings system, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (AWRU)1.

In 2012, Thomson Reuters ranked JCU in the top 50 universities in the world in ecology and environmental sciences2. JCU is ranked as the fifth top Australian research institution and thirtieth in the Asia Pacific in the prestigious Nature Publishing Index3.

Research strengthsJCU’s research is focussed on creating a brighter future for the tropics world wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. The University is committed to in-depth, high-impact research and relevant postgraduate coursework, particularly in issues of critical importance to northern Australia and the tropical world.

JCU enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.

Research at JCU is grouped around four broad themes:

• Tropical Ecosystems, Conservation and Climate Change

• Industries and Economies in the Tropics

• Peoples and Societies in the Tropics

• Tropical Health, Medicine and Biosecurity.

In 2012 total research-related income at JCU was $65 million.

Respected courses and teachersJCU offers more than 120 postgraduate courses spanning the arts, business, creative arts, education, engineering, health sciences, information technology, law, medicine, sciences, social sciences and veterinary sciences.

Postgraduate coursework programs are accredited by industry and professional associations. Over the past six years, JCU academics have been awarded 47 national awards for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council4.

Pathway to successJCU received five stars under the ‘success in getting a job’ category, in The Good Universities Guide 2012.

Postgraduate students at JCU enjoy a friendly and supportive environment and access to lecturers and advisors is more readily available than in many larger universities.1 AWRU 2012, (http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2012.html)2 Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators 3 www.natureasia.com/en/publishing-index/pdf/NPI2012_Asia-

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When you choose to study at a James Cook University (JCU) campus or study centre, you will be immersed in educational and research excellence. You’ll also experience tropical environments that are among the most beautiful in the world.

There are also opportunities to study at one of JCU’s Singapore campuses, or to move between campuses in Australia and Singapore.

Cairns campusSituated in Cairns, a modern, cosmopolitan city of more than 170,000 people, JCU’s Cairns campus welcomes over 4,000 students into a learning community with state-of-the-art study and research facilities. The campus is set in beautiful grounds in the shadow of World Heritage-listed tropical rainforests, with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Idyllic Cairns and its surrounding suburbs offer a diverse range of tourism activities, along with plenty of inviting beaches, treks, adventure activities, diving, boating, shops, restaurants, cafés, and accommodation to suit all budgets.

Singapore campusesIn its amazing island metropolis of five million people, JCU’s Singapore campuses offer students the enormous benefits of studying in the heart of Southeast Asia’s commercial, technological, financial, and academic hub. There are two campuses, where students have access to every modern facility required to support their learning in business, marketing, tourism, information technology, psychology, guidance and counselling.

Townsville campusTownsville is a vibrant and welcoming coastal city that offers its 180,000-plus residents and many visitors a wide range of modern living amenities, along with many outdoor, sporting and tourism opportunities. Townsville has easy access to natural wonders including the Great Barrier Reef. JCU Townsville’s 38-hectare parkland campus offers modern research and teaching facilities, on campus colleges and halls of residence, and well-equipped sporting and fitness facilities to more than 13,000 students.

BrisbaneThe JCU study centre in Brisbane, operated by Russo Higher Education delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students, on behalf of the University.

Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday IslandStudents living in rural and remote areas can study a diverse range of programs delivered at JCU study centres.

To learn more about JCU campuses and study centres, we invite you to visit www.jcu.edu.au/about/campuses

Campus lifeA complete university experience


AccommodationYour accommodation options will depend on availability, your budget and your individual preferences. Townsville and Cairns are large regional cities with a range of housing options for students.

JCU also facilitates accommodation for students who are on clinical placement as part of their Health Sciences degree at our study centres across North Queensland.

Start looking asapThe Accommodation Support Service facilitates your online application process for on-campus living in the colleges and halls on the Townsville campus. Competition is strong for accommodation on campus, so it is best to submit your online application and pay your registration fee early. You are welcome to also contact the colleges and halls directly and discuss their facilities.

The Accommodation Support Service also maintains an online database of private rental and share accommodation in houses, units, granny flats, full board and caretaker arrangements in both Cairns and Townsville.

Search the options and apply online at www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Making a decisionHere are some things to think about when you are deciding where to live:

• Do you want to live with other students?

• Do you want to live on campus or off campus?

• If you want to live on campus, have you registered your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment?

• Do you want to cook your own meals, or have someone else cook for you?

• How much do the different housing options cost? What’s your budget?

• Do you want to walk to university?

What does it cost? Student halls and colleges on the Townsville campus offer full board, single room and share options, with a range of prices. An average price per week for a student room in a hall or college with full board (all meals provided) can range from $280 to $400. Rental and share accommodation in Cairns and Townsville can cost anywhere from $120 per week for a room in a share apartment or house.

Help with costsIf you have to move away from home to study and are from a disadvantaged background, Commonwealth Government Scholarships can assist with relocation and accommodation costs.www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

Homestay with a familyStaying with a local family in their home is another option that suits some students, there are also options for a short-term housing arrangement. For more information see the JCU Accommodation website.

Townsville campusLiving on campus

Approximately 1,475 students live in student halls and colleges on campus. Most colleges offer full-board accommodation, providing three meals a day. Some have self-catering options, where you cook for yourself.

Student halls and colleges provide:

• A single study/bedroom furnished with bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, wardrobe, phone connection,

• Internet access and email address.

Additional facilities may include computer rooms, televisions, laundry, sport and recreation resources, and tutorial support.

The halls and colleges are listed herein and you can contact them directly or visit the Accommodation Service website for links.

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There are three colleges on the JCU Townsville campus. Most colleges offer full board, with three meals a day. There are single room and share options, with a range of prices.

Colleges are:

• Saints Catholic College (incorporating the former colleges of St Raphael and St Paul) www.cathcollegesjcu.edu.au <[email protected]>

• St Mark’s College www.stmarks.jcu.edu.au <[email protected]>

• The John Flynn College www.johnflynn.org <[email protected]>

HaLLs of residence

There are four non-denominational, on-campus halls housing 770 students. Options include full board and self-catering, single- and twin-share rooms, and townhouses. Some wheelchair accessible self-catering units are available.

• University Hall

• George Roberts Hall

• Western Courts

• Rotary International House.

Enquire via www.jcu.edu.au/jcuhalls/halls or <[email protected]>

Cairns campusoff-campus accommodation

Cairns is an internationally recognised premier tourist destination. There are many commercial accommodation providers offering short- and long-term accommodation, as well as share house and homestay options. To check options, visit our website (see below).

Our two preferred off-campus options are within 400 metres of campus, making it an easy walk to uni.

Cairns Student LodgeFully-catered accommodation for 225 students. (07) 4057 1111 <[email protected]>www.studentlodge.com.au

The Beaches Luxury apartments: www.the-beaches.com.au

sHare House/private rentaL accommodation

If you think you would like to live in a share house, we recommend you contact Cairns Sharehouse, a private business that professionally manages share facilities for students in houses, units and apartments around Cairns. (07) 4041 1875 <[email protected]>www.cairns-sharehouse.com

Singapore campusesOn arrival in Singapore, most students choose to stay in an off-campus student hostel. A student hostel provides a good level of accommodation at a reasonable cost, and gives students the time they need to make a well-informed decision on long-term accommodation.

<[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Further informationJCU Accommodation Support Service

(07) 4781 4148+61 7 4781 4148<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

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Online teaching supportLearnJCU is JCU’s online teaching resource. LearnJCU brings together study materials and interactive functions for students, including:

• Subject outlines

• Assessment details

• Reading lists and useful links

• Appropriate items in the library including textbooks, articles, lecture notes, podcasts and past exams

• Interactive resources including discussion forums with your lecturer and class mates, live chat, and your own webpage.

Manage online enrolment eStudent is the portal to allow you to manage your personal details and enrolment and fee information. You can also check your exam results on eStudent.

More online servicesThe StudentsOnline service brings together various functions, including allowing you to make top-up payments to your printing and photocopying balances, and view timetables.

Computer and copying servicesAt JCU, you’ll have a computer account to access email and the internet, with an on-campus monthly quota.

There are more than 1,000 computers for students to use on our campuses and study centres, and the main computer laboratories in Townsville and Cairns are open 24 hours a day.

Wireless zones in the library and around the Cairns and Townsville campuses let you access the web from your own laptop or device.

Library servicesThe JCU library collection is impressive, with more than 525,000 items located either at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library at our Townsville campus or at the Cairns campus library. Students on either campus may request items from the other location for loan via the online Library catalogue, Tropicat. Books can be reserved or loans extended online. You can also register to receive library alerts by SMS on your mobile

phone. Off-campus library services are available to JCU students living further than 50 kilometres from either the JCU Townsville or Cairns campuses.

The Library’s extensive collections of electronic resources, including full-text journals, databases, and eBooks, are available 24/7, on and off campus. Both libraries are great places to meet with others and to study. There are extensive opening hours, wireless facilities for laptop users, individual and group working spaces, and plenty of computer workstations.

The new Information Commons provide 24/7 study and computer access at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library. Our friendly librarians will help you make the most of your library, including assisting with your research queries and showing you how to access and use the many online resources.

Why the ‘Eddie Koiki Mabo’ Library? Eddie Mabo (1936-1992) was an Indigenous Australian from the Torres Strait Islands. In the 1970’s he worked at James Cook University, and it was there that he became aware that the law did not recognise his people’s ownership of the land they had lived on for thousands of years. Mabo was a key Indigenous leader of a long struggle for land rights that culminated in a High Court of Australia decision that overturned the legal doctrine of ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no-one). JCU Townsville’s library has been named in his honour.

Free computing and library help All students can access free computing and library support through InfoHelp. Accessing InfoHelp will help you with any library services or computer-related issues. For example, InfoHelp can advise you on setting up your laptop to access services such as JCU wireless, CopyPrint, or free anti-virus updates. Our librarians can help you to locate and cite resources for your research or coursework. InfoHelp is available by phone, online or in person at the Cairns and Townsville libraries.

Visit the Library home page at: www.jcu.edu.au/library

Shops and discountsJCU bookshops on Townsville and Cairns campuses sell software at education prices.

Members of the JCU Students’ Association can buy computers (and lots more) at discount rates. Find out more at: www.unidiscounts.com.au

Library & information technology resourcesThe best of everything


AccessAbility servicesAccessAbility Services is a confidential support service for students with a temporary or permanent disability, injury, illness or health condition. The service provides access to technical assistance, help to negotiate teaching, assessment alternatives and assistance with tutors and note takers. Contact a JCU AccessAbility support adviser before starting study if you need to discuss your support needs.

www.jcu.edu.au/accessability

Accommodation serviceThe Service helps students with on- and off-campus accommodation options, see page 7.

www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Careers and employmentThe Careers and Employment Service provides workshops, support and information on careers, employment and further study. The Service liaises with employer groups and hosts an annual Careers Fair on the Townsville and Cairns campuses. The Service also offers a job search website, CareerHub, for students and graduates.

www-public.jcu.edu.au/careers

ChaplaincyA multifaith chaplaincy service is available on the Townsville and Cairns campuses, providing spiritual and religious support.

www.jcu.edu.au/multifaithchaplaincy

ChildcareThe Townsville campus has its own professionally staffed childcare centre and a number of private centres adjoin the campus. In Cairns, there are three centres close to the campus and several others in neighbouring suburbs.

www.jcu.edu.au/student/support

Conference travel assistancePostgraduate students can get assistance with conference travel if related to their research. Students should contact their faculty office for information.

CounsellingThe Counselling Service offers a confidential, free service at both Townsville and Cairns campuses, providing personal counselling for a range of academic and personal problems.

www.jcu.edu.au/counselling

Elite athletes and coachesJCU is now a member of the National Network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities (NNEAFU). Member universities provide support and flexibility for students who formally identified elite athletes or coaches, enabling them to successfully combine their academic and sporting aspirations while studying at JCU.

www.jcu.edu.au/eliteathletes

English language skillsThere are English Language Centres (ELCs) on both Cairns and Townsville campuses. These centres are operated by the United Institute of Language (UIL@JCU, CRICOS Provider Code 02529F, ABN 61103721759).

Indigenous studentsThe School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) has facilities, including computer rooms and common room areas in Townsville and Cairns for all Indigenous students at JCU. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Liaison Officer is based at the Townsville Library.

www.jcu.edu.au/sias

International studentsJames Cook International provides support for all international students studying at JCU.

www.jcu.edu.au/international

JCU Student AssociationThe JCU Student Association, including the Postgraduate Student Association, manages a range of facilities and support services for its student members including student clubs, sport and recreation services, welfare advice and student discounts. Membership is voluntary with an annual membership fee: www.jcusa.edu.au

Learning skillsLearning advisers provide online and face-to-face workshops, consultations and study resources to improve organisational skills, writing skills, reading and notetaking, oral presentations and referencing. Individual and group support is available for International students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

www-public.jcu.edu.au/learningskills

Medical servicesThere are a range of medical services available in Townsville and Cairns, some on campus while others are located nearby off campus. In Townsville the UniHealth Medical Centre operates from the Townsville Hospital, opposite the campus. In Cairns there is a medical centre opposite the campus.

www.jcu.edu.au/student/support

Graduate Research School: supporting research studentsJCU’s Graduate Research School administers all research degrees at JCU and assists research students to achieve their research goals. Services including research scholarships’ information, an induction service, a research skills program, a statistical consulting service, ethics information, annual surveys of all research students and advisor training.

www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Student welfare This service engages with students on an individual or group basis to enable students to develop capacity and resources to solve problems that may occur during their time as a student of the university. These may include academic, advocacy, accommodation, financial, legal, drug and alcohol, welfare, health, emotional and social issues.

www.jcu.edu.au/ease

Further infoFor links to these services and more, visit the Future Students site: www.jcu.edu.au/future

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JCU understands that flexibility is important for students. Programs include part-time options, online subjects, after-hours lectures, weekend workshops and short, on-campus intensives. For coursework students, many postgraduate subjects are available in a range of delivery modes. For research students, there are part-time and off-campus options.

Coursework studyPostgraduate coursework studies are flexible. You decide on the number of subjects you can manage in each study period (or semester) and enrol appropriately. Provided you follow the approved course structure, you can work through the course requirements part time, fitting your studies around work and personal commitments. This may mean cutting back on the number of subjects in some study periods when you have heavy work commitments, and making up subjects next study period, perhaps including subjects offered by block or intensive mode.

subject deLivery modes

For greater flexibility, many of our postgraduate coursework programs include subjects with a variety of delivery modes. The four subject delivery modes at JCU are explained below.

internal mode: requires regular attendance at classes on campus over most weeks of a study period. Internal mode subjects offered for Study Period 1 or 2 (the main study periods) are generally 13 weeks in duration.

block mode: requires attendance at classes held in block or intensive teaching sessions, on or off campus. Classes may, for example, take place over one-week or two-week intensive blocks; from 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday for consecutive weekends; or several evenings per week.

Limited attendance mode: requires some attendance at classes on campus, combined with flexible delivery of course materials and, in some cases, professional placements. Flexible delivery can include online delivery, print material or other technologies.

external mode: requires no on-campus attendance. All learning materials are offered via flexible delivery using a combination of online delivery, print material or other technologies. There may be an optional on-campus residential component.

subjects and credit points expLained

Coursework programs use a system of credit points. A full-time study load for an academic year at JCU is 24 credit points. Most subjects have a value of three credit points. A graduate certificate, for example, requires the completion of 12 credit points, or four different three-credit point subjects. To check the credit point value of a subject, look at the final digit of its code. For example:• ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability is

worth three credit points• EL5505:06 Master Class in Writing 1 is worth

six credit points.Some course descriptions refer to subject levels or subjects that are available at a certain Level of the course. The subject level is also indicated in the subject code and is represented by the start of the number in the code. For example, ED5911:03 is a Level-5 subject.

To view subject information, visit our Subject Studyfinder site: www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

assessment

Each subject will have its own assessment requirements, which may include written assignments, presentations, group assignments, participation in tutorials, exams, field work/practical work, special projects, or dissertations. To view assessment information for each subject, visit our Subject Studyfinder site: www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

study requirements

As a postgraduate student, you will need to develop a study pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments, and be disciplined about adhering to it.

For a full-time student, each three-credit-point subject will require a quarter of your available time and effort. Full-time students can reasonably expect the workload, including teaching and non-teaching hours of lectures, tutorials and study, will be at least 40–48 hours per week. For part-time students, this equates to at least 12 hours per week for each three-credit-point subject.

You will be expected to understand and apply theories and concepts, and to critically examine different viewpoints for your assessment work. Making time for library research and independent study is also important, along with active participation in class discussions.

Higher degrees by researchResearch higher degree candidates commence their research early in their candidature, and need to be comfortable working independently from the beginning. Most universities have a rigorous hurdle termed ‘confirmation of candidature’ within the first 12 months. The process normally includes the acquisition of necessary technical and methodological skills, completion of any required coursework subjects, completion of an adequate amount of research, submission of a significant piece of writing, and a public presentation on the project, culminating in a formal review of progress and project plans by a confirmation committee.

Research masters or doctoral students also have to complete other milestones including: annual progress reports, a mid-candidature review, and a pre-completion evaluation. JCU’s research higher degree programs emphasise the development of transferable generic skills. Our research skills program is designed to assist candidates develop the skills required for their chosen career as well as the skills needed to complete a research degree. International research students also take the SKIP program (Skills for International Postgraduates) to assist them to get their thesis started and meet their confirmation of candidature milestone. Special assistance is also available to students whose first language is not English.

Research students report the outcomes of their research in a thesis, which is externally examined. The thesis length and structure will vary according to the study area. Research masters and doctoral theses (dissertations) are externally examined, and about half the examiners are from outside Australia. These arrangements ensure that JCU graduate degrees are of international standard.

Further infosubject information To view subject information, including delivery modes and assessment information, visit our Subject Studyfinder site: www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

research studentsJCU’s Graduate Research School: <[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/office/grs

Flexible study options and study requirements


The Graduate Research School (GRS) is part of the JCU Division of Research and Innovation, and is responsible for the overall administration of higher degrees by research at JCU, including the management of research degree candidature, scholarship management, and development and implementation of policy. The GRS provides a number of services to higher degree by research candidates, advisors and staff of the University, and is based on the Townsville campus, with contacts at the Cairns campus.

The GRS assists prospective students with information on the entry requirements for research degrees, the application process, and scholarships. This Service also processes the applications for research degrees and scholarships, and enrols commencing students. Students interested in applying for a research degree should see the information for prospective students on the GRS website: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

The GRS website includes information on making an enquiry, applying for candidature and scholarships, identifying potential advisors, milestones and requirements and support for HDR candidates.

Further infoGraduate Research SchoolPhone: (07) 4781 5861<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

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There are two types of postgraduate programs at JCU:

• Coursework programs

• Research higher degree programs.

Although students generally choose one of these options, some courses combine elements of both, and students may be able to move between coursework and research programs, subject to meeting the required conditions and appropriate supervision being available.

Please note, all qualifications mentioned in this guide refer to Australian qualifications.

Coursework programsCoursework programs require the successful completion of a set of postgraduate subjects. Assessment usually includes a combination of formal exams, written assignments, group work and presentations.

Many coursework programs offer a 3-tiered, articulated approach, with the successful completion of each course counting towards the next level and accumulating, or articulating, to a coursework masters as shown below:

• Graduate Certificate > Graduate Diploma > Masters by coursework

This approach gives students the convenience of gaining postgraduate qualifications in stages, without having to commit to a full masters program upfront. Entry requirements for coursework courses are explained in the study-area section of this guide, from page 24.

graduate certificate

This usually takes six months to complete in full-time mode, and provides graduates from one study area with the opportunity to undertake coursework studies in another study area. Subjects successfully completed may be credited towards a graduate diploma.

graduate dipLoma

This usually takes 12 months to complete in full-time mode, and provides graduates from one study area with the opportunity to undertake coursework generally in another study area. Subjects successfully completed may normally be credited towards a coursework masters.

coursework masters

This usually takes 18–24 months to complete in full-time mode, and provides mastery or advanced overview of a field of study. It is much more specialised than an undergraduate degree.

professionaL doctorate by coursework

This usually takes three years to complete in full-time mode, and enables professionals to make a significant contribution to knowledge and practice through research and coursework conducted in a professional setting.

researcH metHods courses

These are designed to prepare students who wish to progress to research higher degrees, but do not have appropriate Honours or research entry requirements. They include the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods and the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods.

Higher degrees by researchHigher Degrees by Research (HDR) consist of a supervised research project which culminates in the production of a thesis. The thesis is examined by researchers with the appropriate expertise and experience and who are of national and international standing. HDR candidates are also required to undergo a program of research and professional development to assist them in developing their capabilities as a researcher and conduct their research in a professional and ethical manner.

Entry to research higher degrees requires evidence of appropriate research capacity such as a first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor degree with Honours. For those who do not have a bachelor degree with honours, JCU offers research-qualifying courses – Research Methods Courses – as entry pathways for research degrees.

researcH masters

These degrees incorporate a supervised research project and thesis and usually take 12-24 months to complete in full-time mode. There are several research masters at JCU, for example, Master of Philosophy, Master of Laws, and Master of Economics. Applicants will require a first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

doctor of pHiLosopHy (pHd)

This degree incorporates a substantial, supervised research project and thesis and usually takes between three-to-four years to complete in full-time mode. At JCU, a Doctor of Philosophy can encompass any study area in which JCU has academic expertise. Applicants will require a first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree or a masters by research, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

professionaL doctorates by researcH

These follow a similar structure to the coursework professional doctorates, but incorporate more than 66 per cent research and thesis work. They usually take three to five years to complete in full-time mode. Applicants must meet the entry requirements for a PhD and also require appropriate professional experience.

Postgraduate pathwaysPostgraduate study at JCU has a variety of entry points and pathways


Graduate Diploma of Research Methods

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abbreviation: GDipResMeth

mode: internal/external; full/part time

credit points: 24

code: 89007

tuition fees: see page 16

entry requirements

A 3-year bachelor degree, with a third-year grade-point average of at least Credit. Candidates may apply for advanced standing for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of the course, or recognised prior learning.

course structure

Students follow an individually tailored course of study to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points, including coursework and research components, as determined in consultation with their Head of School. Subjects should be chosen to equip the students with the skills required to complete their Confirmation of Candidature for a research masters degree..

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

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abbreviation: GCertResMeth


credit points: 12

code: 89011


entry requirements

A 4-year bachelor degree, with a final year grade-point average of at least Credit.

course structure

The course is composed of three subjects: ED5190:03 Introduction to Education Research; ED5094:03 Research Proposal and Ethics; and ED5095:06 Research Dissertation. Students completing the GCRM are eligible to move on to higher degree research. For further information, please see the School of Education Graduate Certificate of Research Methods Handbook 2014.

Pathways to higher degrees by researchResearch methods courses are for graduates wishing to enter research higher degrees at JCU, who do not have the appropriate research experience to meet Faculty entry requirements. These courses provide graduates with sufficient research experience to enter some research masters programs at JCU.

Students need to achieve a grade point average of at least Credit to progress to a research masters program.

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CourseworkFor entry to postgraduate coursework programs, you usually need an appropriate undergraduate degree. However, some programs allow entry with relevant work experience. Check the courses section of this guide (from page 25) for individual course entry requirements. You may be required to include certified copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts, along with original work references if claiming work experience.

graduate certificate

A bachelor degree is usually required for entry. For some courses, applicants with sufficient relevant work experience instead of a degree may also be considered.

graduate dipLoma

A bachelor degree or graduate certificate is usually required for entry.

masters

A bachelor degree, postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma is usually required. For some courses, applicants with sufficient, relevant work experience instead of a degree may also be considered.

professionaL doctorate

A bachelor degree with first or second class Honours, or masters by coursework or research and relevant work experience, is usually required.

ResearchFor entry to research higher degrees, evidence of research capacity is required. Such capacity may be demonstrated in several ways including a masters’ degree or another postgraduate qualification with a significant research component, a bachelor’s degree with honours in an appropriate study area or senior authorship of publication in an international journal.

Applicants for doctoral degrees require evidence of more extensive research experience that applicants for research masters’ degree. Applicants for professional doctorates also require evidence of appropriate professional experience.

For further information about entry to research higher degrees, visit the Graduate research School website: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

If you do not have the appropriate background for direct entry into a research higher degree, you may be eligible for entry after completing a JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Research Methods or Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. These qualifying courses will equip you with the appropriate research skills to enter a research higher degree.

Additional requirementsFaculties will advise applicants if there are additional entry requirements for some courses. For example, courses including placements in schools, clinics and hospitals, or research requiring contact with children, need a Blue Card or ‘Working with Children Check’ issued by the Queensland Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian. Other health courses may require immunisation against Hepatitis C.

International applicantsInternational applicants should contact James Cook University International for information on entry requirements, English language requirements and application procedures.

www.jcu.edu.au/international

<[email protected]>

Entry requirements


Coursework programsappLy onLine

You can apply for many of the coursework programs detailed in this guide entirely online. The online application process provides a user-friendly, paper-free way for new and returning students to apply. Applicants are able to:

• Search for courses

• Make multiple applications

• Upload supporting documentation with the application

• Select from majors, if required

• Include advanced standing applications with the course application.

To apply online, locate the course or courses of choice via JCU’s Courses and Degrees webpage and follow the instructions for enrolling.www.jcu.edu.au/apply

appLication deadLines

Application dates may depend on your study area. For more information, visit www.jcu.edu.au/apply

Psychology programs – apply by the last working day in October.

Some teaching programs – apply by the last working day in October.

Block mode subjects – if you are enrolling in a block mode subject (subjects offered outside the main Study Periods 1 and 2), you must

submit your application no later than four weeks prior to the commencement of each subject’s study period.

offers

We will generally advise you of the outcome of your application within three weeks.

Research programsJames Cook University’s Graduate Research School (GRS) administers all applications for research higher degrees.

If you would like to apply to enter a research higher degree at JCU, you first need to develop a topic, find a potential advisor then lodge a formal enquiry with these advisors and/or the School in which they work. The Enquiry Form can be downloaded from the GRS website: www.jcu.edu.au/grs/

JCU’s faculty and school websites contain information about academic staff, research expertise, and current research projects: www.jcu.edu.au/about

If you wish to enrol as a part-time student, you will need to satisfy the Head of School and your advisor that you can devote adequate time to your planned research, and be able to maintain regular contact with your advisor.

Once potential advisors have discussed the project and agreed to supervise there are a number of forms which need to be completed prior to submitting an application. These forms

include the Preliminary Project Proposal Form and the Statement of Research Training, Experience, Skills and Attributes.

Once these have been completed and signed, the application can be completed. Documents required for the application include testamurs and transcripts for all courses or degrees undertaken, evidence of research outputs such as journal articles, a CV and two referee reports. The GRS website contains a step-by-step guide for the application process.

You can submit an application for a research higher degree at any time, for commencement in the following teaching period (semester).

The Application for Research Candidature form is available online. For full details visit the Graduate Research School online: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

offers

Applications typically take around four weeks to be processed, however can take longer if the application is incomplete or if there are issues to be resolved.

International applicantsInternational applicants should contact James Cook International, our centre for international students. Information on entry requirements, English language requirements, and application procedures are available from the website:www.jcu.edu.au/international

How to applyApplications for postgraduate study are made directly to JCU

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Commonwealth supported student contribution amounts for students starting their study in 2014Band Discipline area for your subjects Cost per 3-credit

point subjectCost per full-time year

Band 1 Behavioural Science, Clinical Psychology, Education, Humanities, Foreign Languages, Nursing, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts

$755 $6,044

Band 2 Agriculture, Allied Health, Built Environment, Computing, Engineering Surveying, Mathematics, Other Health, Science, Statistics

$1,076 $8,613

Band 3 Accounting, Administration, Commerce, Dentistry, Economics, Law, Medicine, Veterinary Science

$1,260 $10,085

To view tuition fees for postgraduate coursework programs visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/fees/dtfp

Coursework study costsCoursework students either pay tuition fees or, if they have the option of taking a Commonwealth supported place (see below for explanation), a student contribution amount.

With either option, Australian students (that is, Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders) do not need to pay any tuition costs upfront (residential requirements apply) – payment can be deferred.

Commonwealth supported places are available in many courses at JCU. Eligible students can choose which fee type best suits their needs. Tax deductibility may be a consideration, as tuition fees may be deductible if they relate to current employment. Student contributions, however, are not tax deductible. You may wish to consult with your accountant or financial adviser to determine the best course of action for you.

tuition fee paying pLaces

Coursework programs have tuition fees, which are calculated by subject. Amounts will vary depending on the study area or discipline of the subject. JCU’s postgraduate tuition fees are listed opposite. This information, and more, can also be found online: www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport/index.htm

Fees are shown by individual subject, according to the study area for that subject. An indicative annual total is also given, based on a full-time enrolment of subjects in that study area only. Many coursework programs, however, can mix

subjects from several study areas, so total fee amounts will depend on your enrolment.

The credit-point value of a subject can be found at the end of the subject code. For example, EC5206:03 Macro-Economic Policy is a 3-credit point subject.

paying tuition fees

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders have two options for paying their tuition fees:

• Pay upfront, or in instalments by the payment due date for their subject/s; or

• Defer payment by requesting FEE-HELP assistance through the Commonwealth government. See Financial assistance, page 18.

New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders must pay coursework tuition fees upfront, and are not eligible for FEE-HELP loans.

commonweaLtH supported pLaces

Commonwealth supported places are available for a range of degrees. A list of these courses within this Faculty are displayed on page 19. Commonwealth support is indicated in the course-information boxes associated with each degree throughout this guide.

Commonwealth supported students contribute to the costs of their study by paying a student contribution amount, which can be significantly lower than postgraduate tuition fees. The remainder is contributed by the Commonwealth.

Student contributions are grouped into bands, and are set out in the table below.

paying a student contribution amount

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders have three payment options:

1. Make a full upfront payment of the student contribution for all the subjects you are enrolled in, on or by the payment due date, and receive an upfront payment discount of 10 per cent*; or

2. Pay part of your student contribution on or by the payment due date and receive an upfront payment discount of 10 per cent* for payments totalling $500 or more. Then defer payment of the remainder through a HECS-HELP loan; or

3. Defer payment through a HECS-HELP loan for your entire student contribution amount. See Financial Assistance on page 18.

* subject to the passage of legislation, the Australian Government may remove the upfront payment discount from 1 January 2014

If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent non-humanitarian visa holder, you must pay the full amount of your student contribution upfront by the payment due date. You do not qualify to defer payment through a HECS-HELP loan. Our Student Centres can supply more information – 1800 246 446.

For a comparison of fee alternatives for domestic postgraduate coursework students, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

Study costsPostgraduate study will be one of the best investments you will ever make


Research study costsAustralian citizens and permanent residents who are PhD or masters by research students will be Commonwealth supported under the Department of innovation, Industry, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) Research Training Scheme (RTS). These places are fee exempt.

further informationJCU Graduate Research School Tel: (07) 4781 5861<[email protected]>

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee)JCU students are required to pay an SSA Fee to significantly improve the range and quality of student support services and student facilities. The SSA Fee for 2014 will be $42.15 per 3-credit points to a maximum of $281 for the calendar year. The fee is charged for all enrolments as at the census date of each study period.

Students may choose to either pay the SSA Fee upfront by the Payment Due Date of each subject enrolment, or, if an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, defer part of or the full amount of the SSA Fee by obtaining an SA-HELP loan.

For more information on the Student Services and Amenities Fee, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

Other study expensesBooks, field trips, placements, computer and laboratory equipment, photocopying, and printing all contribute to the cost of study. Some help is available: JCU Bookshops in Cairns and Townsville offer student discounts on textbooks, and the Student Association has discount arrangements with computer suppliers and other retailers, visit: www.jcu.edu.au/studentassoc

Research students are expected to own their own laptops.

International studentsInternational students pay international tuition fees for both coursework and research programs.

further informationJames Cook International Tel: +61 7 4781 5601<[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/international

Further infoDetailed information on fees and financial assistance can be found online at our Current Students site: www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

For Commonwealth government information relating to higher education, visit: www.studyassist.gov.au

Proposed 2014 Postgraduate tuition fees*Subject prefix

Subject discipline Cost per 3-credit point subject

Cost per full-time year

AN Anthropology $1,9665 $15,725

AR Archaeology $1,966 $15,725

AY Cultural and Heritage Studies $1,966 $15,725

BA Arts and Social Sciences $1,966 $15,725

CI Chinese $1,966 $15,725

CN Cinema $1,966 $15,725

CU Communications $1,966 $15,725

CY Criminology $1,966 $15,725

ED Education $1,966 $15,725

EL English $1,966 $15,725

FR French $1,966 $15,725

GR German $1,966 $15,725

HI History $1,966 $15,725

HM Education $1,966 $15,725

HU Humanities $1,966 $15,725

IA Indigenous Studies $1,966 $15,725

IT Italian $1,966 $15,725

JA Japanese $1,966 $15,725

JN Journalism $1,966 $15,725

LC English $1,966 $15,725

PL Political Science $1,966 $15,725

PY Psychology $2,727 $21,815

SS Social Sciences $1,966 $15,725

SY Sociology $1,966 $15,725

WC Women’s Studies $1,966 $15,725

WS Welfare Studies $2,097 $16,773

* These fees are a guide only. Individual subject fees may vary within disciplines and could differ depending on commencement or continuation of study. For further information, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport or contact the Faculty.

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Assistance for coursework studentstuition fee paying students

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders can defer payment of their tuition fees by requesting FEE-HELP assistance (residency restrictions apply).

These students can borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime. From 1 January 2014, students in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science have a limit of $120,002; the limit for all other courses is $96,000.

This loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches an annual threshold. In the 2013-14 financial year, this is $51,309. FEE-HELP loans are interest-free, although indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form, available online, before the payement-due date for your subject/s and provide a valid tax file number.

Further information on FEE-HELP is available from the Commonwealth Government’s Study Assist website: www.studyassist.gov.au

Tuition fee paying students may also be entitled to a tax deduction, even if you defer payment, if there is a direct connection between your study

and work at the time the expense was incurred. Call the Tax Office on 13 28 61 for further advice.

New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders are not eligible for FEE-HELP.

commonweaLtH supported students

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place and you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, the Australian Government subsidises your fees and you can defer paying your student contribution amount with a HECS-HELP loan (residency restrictions apply).

The loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a threshold. In the 2013-14 financial year, this is $51,309. HECS-HELP loans are interest-free, although indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form, available online, before enrolling in your subject/s and provide a valid tax file number.

Further information on HECS-HELP is available from the Commonwealth Government’s Study Assist website: www.studyassist.gov.au

Although New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders may have a Commonwealth supported place and must

complete a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form before enrolling, they are not eligible to defer their fees under HECS-HELP. (Residency restrictions apply)

For further information on Commonwealth supported places, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport/JCU_107399.html

JCU’s Scholarships site also gives details of postgraduate scholarships and provides links to a range of external organisations that fund research – see ‘Further info’ on next page.

student income support for masters degrees by coursework

Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy assistance may be available to eligible students undertaking masters by coursework study in approved courses.

For information about their eligibility, Masters by coursework students should visit:

www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport/JCUPRD_056860.html

Financial assistanceFind out how you can defer paying your tuition fees and what scholarships and assistance might be available


Assistance for research studentsAustralian postgraduate research students at JCU are Commonwealth assisted. This includes Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Research students can also access scholarships and grants. Two significant scholarships for research students at JCU are:

• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), for Australian students only (closing date, 31 October)

• James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, available to Australian and international students (closing date 31 August)

• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS), for international postgraduate research students (closing date 31 August).

These assist with general living costs for full-time or part-time students. For 2013 these scholarships for full time students are valued at $24,653 annually. Applications must be submitted to the Graduate Research School by the closing date.

JCU’s Scholarships site also gives details of postgraduate scholarships and provides links to a range of external organisations that fund research – see ‘Further info’.

Assistance for Australian students – Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSA Fee)If you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you can defer paying your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee) with an SA-HELP loan. The loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a threshold. In the 2013-14 financial year, this is $51,309. SA-HELP loans are interest-free, although indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for SA-HELP Assistance form, available online, by the Payment Due Date of the first study period/trimester that you choose to defer, and provide a valid tax file number.

The Request for SA-HELP Assistance form is separate to the HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP forms. New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders are not eligible for SA-HELP.

For more information on the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee), visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport/JCU_115149.html

Further infoVisit the Current Students site for enrolment and financial information. www.jcu.edu.au/student

Or contact our student centreFreecall (within Australia) 1800 246 446<[email protected]>

jcu graduate research school(07) 4781 5861<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

jcu scholarship websitewww.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

jason - postgraduate scholarship database for australiawww.jason.edu.au

commonwealth governmentInformation about FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP, SA-HELP, student contributions, plus frequently asked questions are available at the Study Assist site: www.studyassist.gov.au

Supported courses– within JCU’s Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences:

commonweaLtH supported pLaces

• Graduate Certificate of Career Development• Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology• Graduate Certificate of Research Methods• Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology• Graduate Diploma of Education• Graduate Diploma of Geropsychology• Graduate Diploma of Psychology• Graduate Diploma of Research Methods• Master of Guidance and Counselling• Master of Psychology• Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)• Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)• Doctor of Psychology

student income supported masters

• Master of Guidance and Counselling• Master of Psychology (Clinical)• Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

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The Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences is focussed on research and innovation with emphasis on issues facing people and societies in the tropics.

Providing for staff and students from diverse cultural, demographic and learning backgrounds, the Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences combines traditional and contemporary study, offering an all-inclusive learning environment that enables students to excel in scholarship, research and professional development.

Postgraduate coursework and research programs are delivered across the arts and humanities, education, social sciences, psychology, social work and Indigenous Australian studies. Flexible study coursework is offered through the Faculty at JCU’s campuses at Cairns, Townsville and Singapore.

Study optionsWorking professionals can choose short blocks of on-campus tuition (intensives) combined with external study.

Scholarships and travel grants for overseas travel, undertaken as necessary for degree completion, are available to postgraduate research students.

The Cairns InstituteA unique facility located at JCU’s Cairns campus, The Cairns Institute is an international institute for advanced studies of tropical societies.. A research, consulting, policy development and teaching hub with a focus on northern Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Institute aims to brings together leading researchers from the humanities, social sciences, education and other disciplines, complementing JCU research centres in medicine, marine biology and tropical agriculture.

ScholarshipsThe Faculty offers scholarships for postgraduate research students, including travel grants to assist students with overseas travel as part of their degree.

Visit the JCU Scholarships website for details: www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

SchoolsThe Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences is comprised of three Schools that administer and deliver its courses.

The Schools are detailed on the following pages, along with their postgraduate and research programs.

scHooL of arts and sociaL sciences

Four departments form the School of Arts and Social Sciences:

• department of anthropology, archaeology and sociology – offers programs in anthropology, archaeology, criminology and sociology. It also offers multidisciplinary programs in Asia-Pacific Governance and Development, Environment and Heritage, Social and Criminal Justice, and Tropical Health and Society.

• department of Humanities – offers programs in English, history, political science, multimedia

Faculty of Arts, Education & Social SciencesResearch and innovation relevant to people and societies in the tropics


journalism, media and writing, screen studies, as well as language study in French, German, Italian and Japanese.

• department of psychology – offers clinical training professional development and active research programs for psychology graduates on all three campuses.

• department of social work and Human services (including the women’s studies research group) – offers post graduate coursework programs and active research programs in social work, human services, and women’s studies

scHooL of education

The School offers both coursework and research programs. This includes dynamic professional development opportunities for teachers, and those from non-teaching backgrounds. The School has a strong commitment to community engagement, with a focus on education for sustainable futures and improved educational

outcomes for rural, remote and Indigenous communities in our region. Many courses are available by external delivery mode.

scHooL of indigenous austraLian studies

Northern Queensland is home to many Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. JCU has one of the highest Indigenous enrolments in the country, with more than 400 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students choosing to study at JCU. The school offers student support along with coursework and research programs that enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate study. The programs also provide an avenue for non-Indigenous students to enhance their knowledge and awareness of Indigenous issues.

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The School of Arts and Social Sciences brings together the following departments for teaching and research:

• Anthropology, archaeology, sociology

• Women’s Studies Research Group

• Humanities

• Psychology

• Social work and human services

• The Cairns Institute.

CoursesMost study areas in the School are available in articulated coursework programs, including graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters. For students interested in research higher degrees, the School offers a research masters – Master of Philosophy – and Doctor of Philosophy.

Anthropology, archaeology, and sociology The Department offers coursework and research programs in Anthropology, archaeology, sociology, and criminology, and coursework programs in Asia-Pacific governance and development, environment and heritage, and criminology.

Research interests are structured around the following broad themes:

• engaged and engaging research – We make people part of creating solutions through participatory design. Using a wide range of old and new media communication puts us at the cutting edge of international best practice.

• cultural diversity, heritage and environment – Our focus is on the value of cultural diversity as reflected in language, material culture, landscapes, performance & arts, tradition & knowledge and other aspects of social identity, and on heritage as an innovative tool for communities to negotiate their contributions to our changing world.

• global dynamics, regional interaction and change – Our research addresses critical issues at the forefront of sustainable and just economic development in our region.

• inclusion, exclusion and justice – We pay particular attention to Indigenous peoples, refugees, the young, and the elderly. Issues facing these vulnerable and marginalised groups include land tenure, homelessness, increased interactions with the criminal justice system, and barriers to work, education and health services. Our research aims to influence policy, and to ensure inclusivity and social justice.

HumanitiesCurrent research interests in the Department of Humanities include English, history, multimedia journalism, modern languages, media and writing (including creative writing), political science, and screen studies.

PsychologyThe Department of Psychology has Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited undergraduate degrees and offers integrated professional coursework programs for psychology graduates that are also approved by the relevant Colleges of the Australian Psychological Society.

Psychology at JCU has a wide range of facilities, including laboratories and a psychology clinic in Singapore and Townsville, and excellent facilities on the Cairns campus.

Facilities include observation suites, electrically shielded psychophysiology recording facilities, and a controlled environment research suite.

The Townsville Hospital adjacent to the Townsville campus houses state-of-the-art neural imaging equipment, and provides outstanding training, treatment, and research opportunities.

School of Arts and Social Sciences


Cairns offers research facilities, containing a purpose-built drugs and human performance research facility, cognitive neuroscience and perception laboratories, and a dedicated bioassay facility.

Current research interests include:

• Cognitive science

• Clinical psychology

• Forensic psychology

• Geropsychology

• Health psychology

• Neuropsychology

• Personality

• Social psychology.

Social work and human servicesThe Department incorporates the Women’s Studies Research Group, and provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate coursework and research studies around social work, human services and women’s studies. Currently, the Department’s research activities are focussed on the following areas:

• International social work issues

• Families, children and youth

• Women and gender

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

• Regional, rural and remote contexts

• Community well being and ecological social justice

• Mental health and social justice

• Human rights

• Learning and teaching.

In each of these areas, research may focus on one or several of the following dimensions:

• Infrastructure and governance

• Public and social policy

• Theory and professional practice

• Research processes

• Professional practice education

• Ways of knowing.

In conjunction with other disciplines, social science research also encompasses Asia-Pacific governance and development, environment and heritage, human services, and women’s studies.

The Cairns InstituteLaunched in 2009, The Cairns Institute is a research institute based on the Cairns campus. It provides leadership on issues and themes of direct relevance to human populations in the tropics worldwide, and is an important centre for national and international scholars in the social sciences, business, education and the humanities.

Travel grantsThe Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences provides financial support to students wishing to expand their educational experience by undertaking study at an overseas institution. Four grants of $2,500 are awarded each year.

The bursary is open to students who have completed the equivalent of six months of full-time study towards their postgraduate degree directly prior to applying for the grant.

ContactsSchool of Arts and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 4182 or 4781 5097Fax: 07 4781 [email protected]/sass

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Arts and social sciences

Asia-Pacific governance & development

This course prepares students for careers in international and community development with government, non-government and international organisations, such as the United Nations (UN) or the World Bank, and charities. Students will have access to the School’s own research institute – The Cairns Institute – an important centre for national and international scholars. It brings together the expertise and intellectual resources of more than 20 academic disciplines, creating a uniquely robust and relevant research, consulting, training and teaching hub for Northern Australia, South and South-East Asia, and the Pacific.

enquiriesStudent Centre1800 246 446<[email protected]>

Master of Social Science (Asia-Pacific Governance and Development)

c t e 1.5 m

abbreviation: MSocSc

mode: external/limited attendance/block mode; full/part time

credit points: 36

code: 103404


entry requirements

An undergraduate degree, a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

course structure

Students must successfully complete 36 credit points of Level-5 subjects incorporating the core subjects, and 18 credit points of study relating to this major. Advanced standing (or credit) may be available for prior Honours study and previous experience.

Graduate Diploma of Social Science

Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology

Graduate Diploma of Geropyschology

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Master of Social Science (Asia-Pacific Governance and Development)

Master of Social Science (Criminology)

Master of Social Science (Environment and Heritage)

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

patHway courses to researcH degrees

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods (see page 13)

Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (see page 13)

Coursework degrees available

Eve Lundmark-BourkeMaster of Social Science (Criminology)

After completing a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Criminology) Eve returned to James Cook University to complete her Masters.

‘The Master of Social Science in Criminology is a new program. I was one of the first students to take part. This has been the highlight so far of my time at JCU as I actually feel that my involvement in this course is making a difference.’

Eve found the university’s intimacy adds to its appeal. ‘A smaller university means it’s easier to build relationships, it also means it’s easier to get your questions answered and to get support when you need it.’

‘I built up such good relationships with my tutors and lectures while studying for my bachelor degree that I really wanted to come back here to complete my masters,’ says Eve.

‘I may even return to complete my PhD.’


Master of Social Science (Criminology)

c t e 1.5 m



credit points: 36

code: 103404


entry requirements


course structure

Students must successfully complete the core subjects, and 18 credit points of subjects relevant to this major. Advanced standing (or credit) may be available for prior Honours study and previous experience.

Core SuBjeCTSSS5103:06 Graduate Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Or six credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalent.

Plus one of the following:SS5012:12 Social Science Coursework Thesis

Or 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2-years-equivalent professional experience (as approved by major coordinator)

Or 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (as approved by major coordinator).

SuBjeCTS for major

Select 12 credit points of Criminology (CY) Level-5 subjects, which can include IA5431.

Plus six credit points of Level-5 subjects from either History (HI), Indigenous Studies (IA), Political Science (PL) or Welfare Studies (WS) subjects.

Core SuBjeCTSSS5103:06 Graduate Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Or six credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalent

plus one of the following:SS5012:12 Social Science Coursework Thesis

Or 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2-years-equivalent professional experience (approval required by Major Coordinator)

Or 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (approval required by Major Coordinator)

SuBjeCTS for major

Select 18 credit points of Level-5 subjects from Anthropology (AN), Environmental Science (EV), Political Science (PL) or Welfare Studies (WS), excluding independent studies subjects;

Plus six credit points of Level-5 subjects from the Master Schedule. Contact the School for further information or visit www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

Criminology

This course consists of subjects that are relevant to crime in tropical north Queensland, including a focus on the environment and Indigenous justice issues. Graduates of this program will have skills for working within the criminal justice system, including applied research skills, and planning and evaluation of crime prevention programs. Students will have access to the School’s own research institute – The Cairns Institute – an important centre for national and international scholars. It brings together the expertise and intellectual resources of more than 20 academic disciplines, creating a uniquely robust and relevant research, consulting, training and teaching hub for Northern Australia, South and South-East Asia, and the Pacific.

enquiriesStudent Centre1800 246 [email protected]




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Graduates will gain skills appropriate to employment in applied research, planning and evaluation, and related positions across local and national governments, international organisations (for example, UNESCO), and Non Governmant Organisations (NGOs) associated with natural and cultural heritage/resource management. Students will have access to the School’s own research institute – The Cairns Institute. It brings together the expertise and intellectual resources of more than 20 academic disciplines, creating a uniquely robust and relevant research, consulting, training and teaching hub for Northern Australia, South and South-East Asia, and the Pacific.


Master of Social Science (Environment and Heritage)

c t e 1.5 m



credit points: 36

code: 13404


entry requirements


course structure

Students must successfully complete the core subjects, and 18 credit points of elective subjects.

Core SuBjeCTSSS5103:06 Graduate Research Methods for

the Social Sciences



Or 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2-years-equivalent professional experience (approval required by major coordinator)

Or 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (approval required by major coordinator)

SuBjeCTS for major

Select 12 credit points of specified Archaeology (AR), Environmental Science (EV) and History (HI) Level-5 subjects;

Plus six credit points of any Level-5 subjects from the Master Schedule. Contact the School for further information or visit www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

Psychology

JCU’s Department of Psychology offers a broad range of postgraduate coursework programs in:

• Clinical Psychology

• Geropsychology

• Doctor of Psychology (Professional Doctorate)

• Graduate Diploma of Psychology.

Please note, applications for all 2014 courses are to be received by 31 October 2013.


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Clinical psychology These programs provide advanced training in clinical psychology. Graduates will gain detailed knowledge of:

• The tools and techniques used by clinical psychologists

• The assessment and diagnosis of child and adult psychopathology

• The various treatment options and an understanding of the interaction between physical health and psychological health.

The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma programs are designed for psychologists who have completed an APS-accredited 4-year training sequence, and are seeking specialised postgraduate training. They will provide intensive training in key skills valuable in practice settings. Please note, these programs provide fifth-year credentials and do not provide an APAC-accredited fourth-year equivalent.

JCU’s Master of Psychology by coursework provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training for professional practice at a level sufficient to meet the criteria for registration as a practising psychologist, and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. It will also meet the requirement for a fifth or sixth year of academic training for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

These courses are offered largely in block mode. See also Doctor of Psychology.

Graduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology

t 0.5 cs

abbreviation: GCertClinPsych

mode: limited attendance; full/part time

credit points: 12

code: 84111


entry requirements

A 4-year degree or a Postgraduate Diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second class Honours degree

or

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course.

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects. Subjects successfully completed for the award may be credited towards a Master of Psychology.

SuBjeCTSPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in

Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5013:03 Working with Clients

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology

t 1 cs

abbreviation: GDipClinPsych


credit points: 24

code: 84107


entry requirements

A 4-year degree or a postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second-class Honours degree

or

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline, and adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course.

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects.


Subjects successfully completed for the award may be credited towards a Master of Psychology.


Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical

PracticePY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

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abbreviation: MPsych


maximum time to compLete: 5 years

credit points: 48

code: 102304


entry requirements

An undergraduate degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

or

An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited postgraduate diploma in psychology, or another accredited fourth year of psychology

or

Other experience and/or qualifications deemed equivalent.

professionaL recognition

The Master of Psychology has Accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

course structure

Students must successfully complete 24 credit points of designated course work, 12 credit points from three supervised practicums, and 12 credit points of thesis subjects.

CourSework SuBjeCTSPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in


PracticePY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

PraCTiCa SuBjeCTSPY6001:04 Practicum 1 PY6002:04 Practicum 2 PY6003:04 Practicum 3

THeSiS SuBjeCTSPY6010:03 Evaluation and researchPY6201:03 Research Thesis APY6102:03 Research Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)PY6103:03 Research Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)

Geropsychology JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Geropsychology is designed for psychologists who have completed an APS-accredited 4-year training sequence and are seeking specialised, intensive, postgraduate training. It provides training in the key skills valuable in practice settings for work with older adults. This course articulates into the Master of Psychology, to enable students to upgrade and extend their professional training.

Graduates will gain:

• Detailed knowledge of the tools and techniques used by clinical geropsychologists who work with older adults

• Full professional awareness of the ethical issues that arise when working in clinical and community settings with older adults

• Detailed knowledge of the assessment and diagnosis of adult and older adult psychopathology and various treatment options

• Detailed understanding of the interaction between physical health and psychological health.

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Eliza BirtlesStudying Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

After completing a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) in 2011, Masters student Eliza Birtles is now in in her sixth year of study at JCU.

‘There have been many highlights along the way. My favourite was the clinical practice component of my post graduate degree.’

Master of Psychology (Clinical) includes three placements, providing up to 1000 hours of client contact.

‘The ability to put learning into practice and experience first-hand working with real clients gives students real advantage on graduation.’

Through work placements students are also able to build valuable professional networks.

‘The connections that the School of Psychology fosters with communities and professional organisations in our region deliver opportunities for graduates to develop connections for the future.’

Graduate Diploma of Geropsychology

t 1 cs

abbreviation: PGDipGeropsych


credit points: 24

code: 84507


entry requirements

A 4-year degree or a postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second-class honours degree

or

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course.

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects. Subjects successfully completed for the award may be credited towards a Master of Psychology.



PracticePY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements of

AgeingPY6017:03 Psychology and Disorders of

Later Life

Psychology doctorate (Professional)JCU’s professional doctorate, the Doctor of Psychology, provides advanced training in two areas of professional psychology including:

• Clinical Psychology

• Clinical Geropsychology.

Students receive advanced supervised practice, aimed at improving specialist skills that build on early generic professional training. They also receive advanced instruction via specialised coursework components, and build their generic knowledge base. Additionally, students complete a substantive research dissertation.

This course is offered in limited attendance mode, which combines distance education with on-campus workshops.

Doctor of Psychology t s 3 cs

abbreviation: DPsych


credit points: 72

code: 102312


entry requirements

A research or coursework masters degree in psychology

or

An undergraduate degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

or

An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited postgraduate diploma in psychology, or another accredited fourth year of psychology.


The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) or Clinical Geropsychology is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

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Professor Alexandra AikhenvaldAustralian Laureate FellowDistinguished Professor Director of the Language and Culture Research Centre

‘Linguistics is an absolute core area. You cannot communicate without language. Every time a linguist goes into an area they create a new intellectual climate.’

Professor Alexandra Aikhenvald is a linguistics expert, focussing on the languages of the Pacific and South America. Awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship in 2012, Professor Aikhenvald supervises a team of researchers and PhD students who undertake language field work in countries such as Colombia, Peru and China.

‘At JCU we have a really vibrant team of young researchers and anthropologists. The geography of JCU is very good for research, as we are so close to the Pacific and Papua New Guinea.’

Professor Aikhenvald leads JCU’s linguistic research team, who now collaborate with colleagues in anthropology, education and science.


course structure

Students must successfully complete nine coursework subjects for their specialisation (27 credit points), five practica subjects (18 credit points), and seven research dissertation subjects (27 credit points).

CourSework SuBjeCTS (CLiniCaL PSyCHoLogy)PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in

Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical

PracticePY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY6015:03 Child and Family TherapyPY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements

of Ageing

coursework subjects (cLinicaL geropsycHoLogy)PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in

Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical

PracticePY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY6015:03 Child and Family TherapyPY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements

of AgeingPY6017:03 Psychology and Disorders of

Later Life

PraCTiCa SuBjeCTS (CLiniCaL PSyCHoLogy)PY6001:04 Practicum 1 PY6002:04 Practicum 2PY6003:04 Practicum 3PY6221:03 Advanced Practicum APY6222:03 Advanced Practicum B

THeSiS SuBjeCTSPY6010:03 Evaluation and researchPY6201:03 Research Thesis APY6212:03 Doctoral Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)PY6213:06 Doctoral Thesis CPY6214:06 Doctoral Thesis D (Part 1 of 2)PY6215:03 Doctoral Thesis D (Part 2 of 2)PY6216:03 Doctoral Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)

Graduate Diploma of PsychologyThis is an Australian Psychology Society (APS) accredited, honours-equivalent fourth-year program. It offers a mixture of supervised research and advanced coursework.

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

t 1 cs

abbreviation: GDipPsych

mode: internal; full/part time

credit points: 24

code: 15707


entry requirements

Completion of a bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychological Society-approved 3-year sequence in Psychology

and

A minimum of a credit average in all Level-3 Psychology subjects taken as part of that degree

or

Qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty as equivalent to the above.

appLication process

A Domestic Postgraduate Studies form should be completed and returned to the JCU Student Centre. This form is available from the web at: www.jcu.edu.au/student/forms


This course is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society as being a fourth-year equivalent program.

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects:SuBjeCTSPY4106:06 Group Project (Part 1 of 2)PY4107:06 Group Project (Part 2 of 2)PY4108:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology

(Part 1 of 2)PY4109:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology

(Part 2 of 2)


Social science

Postgraduate programs within the social sciences are designed for graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue studies within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, either in a single discipline, multiple disciplines, or in a selected interdisciplinary area of study (for example, international studies or environmental studies). Appropriate subjects from other faculties may also be included.

Students will have access to the School’s own research institute – The Cairns Institute – an important centre for national and international scholars. It brings together the expertise and intellectual resources of more than 20 academic disciplines, creating a uniquely robust and relevant research, consulting, training and teaching hub for Northern Australia, South and South-East Asia, and the Pacific.

Study areas available include:

• Asia-Pacific Governance and Development

• Criminology

• Environment and Heritage

• Indigenous Studies.

Please note, not all subjects in all study areas are available in external delivery mode.


Graduate Diploma of Social Science

c t e 1 m

abbreviation: GDipSocSc


credit points: 24

code: 103406


entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

course structure

This is a flexible course. After consultation with the course coordinator, students select a course of study from one of the discipline areas listed above, or an approved combination of these or other disciplines.

Students can choose to take either a pure coursework option of 24 credit points, or 18 credit points of coursework plus a 6-credit-point dissertation.

Master of Social Science c t e 1.5 m



credit points: 36

code: 103404


entry requirements

An undergraduate degree, a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete 24 credit points of elective subjects from an approved combination of specified disciplines.




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Core SuBjeCTSSS5103:06 Graduate Research Methods

for the Social Sciences



Or 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2- years-equivalent professional experience (approval required by major coordinator)

Or 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (approval required by major coordinator)

eLective subjects

Select 18 credit points from Level-5 Social Science subjects.

Social work

The Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) enables students with an existing undergraduate degree to undertake study leading to a professionally-accredited social work degree, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice in a range of practice fields, and the course has a very strong practical component, with students completing two field education placements.

The course offers maximum study flexibility with a range of delivery modes. Students studying in limited attendance mode are supported through print and online materials, as well as annual, compulsory, on-campus residential workshops.

Students with significant social welfare and human services experience may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for one field education placement.


Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

c t 2 cs is

abbreviation: MSW(ProfQual)

mode: internal/limited attendance; full/part time

credit points: 48

code: 103804


entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty


Students graduating with the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). This program is accredited with the AASW, and this accreditation is recognised internationally.

course structure


SuBjeCTSWS5516:03 Foundations for Social

Work Practice*WS2121:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice

WS2513:03 Community WorkWS4005:03 Social Inquiry AnalysisWS5005:03 Social Policy AnalysisWS5025:03 Advanced Group WorkWS5027:03 Working in Child and

Family WelfareWS5303:09 Field Education 1WS5603:03 Social Work and

Mental HealthWS5604:09 Field Education 2WS5611:03 Professional Development for

Social Work PracticeWS5514:03 Theories for

Social Work PracticeWS5516:03 Foundations for

Social Work Practice

* this subject must be completed first




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Associate Professor Debra MilesFaculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

As Associate Professor in Social Work at James Cook University since 2001, Professor Mile’s professional interests are focused on human rights, social justice and women’s studies.

She is a key instigator of the University’s international exchange program, and is a member of a number of research teams linking the Department of Social Work with Archeology, English and Tourism.

‘The opportunity to be part of these unique teams is one of the highlights of my work at JCU.’

JCU offers opportunity for students to explore areas of social justice and issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and related global issues.

‘This study specialty is relevant for people who plan careers as social workers in North Queensland.’

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Yvonne DrazicPhD student Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences & Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

The Hmong community, as with most Asian migrant populations, has a high prevalence of chronic Hepatitis B, which can cause serious liver disease if left untreated.

Originally from Switzerland, Yvonne Drazic is focussing her PhD study on addressing chronic Hepatitis B in the Hmong community of far north Queensland. Yvonne’s interest in this field resulted from living with her own chronic Hepatitis B, prompting her to learn and research as much as possible about the topic.

‘The disease is under-researched in Australia. As a result, there are pockets of populations at high risk of developing liver disease, which could be prevented.’

Yvonne finds her engagement with the Hmong community very rewarding. She wants to support health-related agencies and continue researching Hepatitis B in Indigenous communities.


The School of Arts and Social Sciences offers research programs in the following disciplines:• Anthropology• Archaeology• Criminology• Cultural Heritage Studies• English• History• Human Services• Journalism• Languages• Political Science• Psychology• Screen Studies• Social Work• Sociology• Women’s Studies.

Please note, if proposed research involves working with children under 18 years of age, applicants must hold a Blue Card issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian, or equivalent. Find out more from: www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au

graduate researcH scHooLTel: (07) 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

Doctor of Philosophy-Master of Psychology

Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

Research degrees available

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts & Social Sciences)

The Doctor of Philosophy 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.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel. This program is also available part time.


c t s 3.5 m

abbreviation: PhD(AESS)

mode: external*; full/part time

code: 89502


* Attendance on campus is required for all major milestone reviews, and at least five days per year for consultation with your advisory panel.

entry requirements

Entry to research higher degrees requires evidence of appropriate research capacity.

Applicants will require an appropriate first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree or a masters by research, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

next step

Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To look for an appropriate advisor, visit the Graduate Research School website and follow the link to ‘Find a research advisor’: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Doctor of Philosophy-Master of Psychology (joint degree)

This course provides doctoral-level experience in research with the coursework and practical components of professional training in clinical psychology. Students apply to the Graduate School for entry into the Doctor of Philosophy program.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel. This program is also available part time.

Doctor of Philosophy–Master of Psychology

c t s e 4-5 m

abbreviation: MPsych-PhD

mode: internal/external*, full/part time

code: 89502



entry requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for both the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Psychology.

course structure

Upon submission of the PhD thesis, students then enrol in the Master of Psychology program and complete the placements and coursework for their professional training. Up to 12 credit points from the Masters program can be taken while enrolled in the PhD program.

This combination waives the completion of a further 12 required credit points from the Masters program, resulting in a substantial reduction in the costs of professional training.

next step


Master of Philosophy (Arts & Social Sciences)

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel. This course is also available part time.


c t s e 2 m

abbreviation: MPhil(AESS)


code: 104003



entry requirements


Applicants will require an appropriate first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours

degree or a masters by research, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

next step





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The School of Education has a strong commitment to community engagement and a focus on Indigenous education and education for sustainable futures. Postgraduate coursework programs offer dynamic professional development opportunities for teachers, school leaders, administrators, education officers and community workers from a range of backgrounds.

Professional programsAs well as professional development programs for registered teachers, there are coursework programs that provide teaching qualifications for graduates from non-teaching backgrounds.

The School offers a range of coursework programs at graduate certificate and masters levels, plus additional opportunities for research at the certificate, masters and doctorate level. Course design, structure and mode of offering provide greater flexibility for students.

Most professional development courses are offered in external mode and can be completed entirely off campus. Some courses include short, on-campus intensives.

The School has established significant community and learning research partnerships with various organisations, including education agencies, state and local government departments, non-government agencies and industry partners.

Research Research in the School of Education supports James Cook University’s commitment to delivering a brighter future for life in the tropics.

Our teaching programs produce graduates who make a difference, and our research focusses on issues of relevance to people and places in the tropical world.

Key research areas Our key research areas are:

• Education for socio-cultural and environmental sustainability

• Indigenous education

• Professional practices in teaching and learning

• Teacher preparation, including harnessing new communication and information technologies.

School of Education


Research engagement and partnershipsThe School has a successful history of securing funding for major research projects. Some recent projects include:

• Climate change education

• Emotional learning in socio-scientific issues for enhancement of scientific literacy

• ICT, design thinking and innovation

• Indigenous engagement in education

• Literacy and numeracy learning

• Queensland Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Project for enhancing science education

• Recovery from disaster experience

• Teaching secondary maths teachers’ maths

• Teaching teachers for the future.

ContactsStudent Centre1800 246 446<[email protected]>

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Education

Catholic education

In addition to the Bachelor of Education accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers, many Catholic schools seek graduates with further expertise in religious education. The Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education will provide graduates with accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic schools. To be eligible for entry into this course, you must have already completed a three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

Please note, this course alone does not lead to registration as a teacher in schools.


Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education

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abbreviation: GCertCathEd

mode: block mode; part time

credit points: 12

code: 104811


entry requirements

An undergraduate teaching degree, from this or another university; or completion of 72 credit points of the Bachelor of Education from this university. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process

course structure


SuBjeCTSED5931:03 Catholic Religious Education 1ED5932:03 Catholic Religious Education 2ED5933:03 Catholic Religious Education 3ED5934:03 Catholic Religious Education 4

Graduate Certificate of Career Development

Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education

Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability

Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)

Graduate Diploma of Education (Years 1-9)

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

Graduate Certificate of Education

Master of Education

Master of Education (Sustainability)

Master of Guidance and Counselling






Education for sustainability

JCU is now a signatory to the Talloires Declaration – an international commitment to sustainability in higher education. This makes us one of 350 universities across 40 countries to commit to a 10-point action plan for incorporating sustainability and environmental literacy in teaching, research, operations and outreach.

The School of Education offers courses to develop knowledge and skills for education in sustainability, based on principles and practices implemented through the United Nation’s Decade of Sustainable Development 2005-2014. These courses are relevant to teachers, trainers, school leaders, administrators and education and communication officers, and to any individual seeking to upgrade their sustainability expertise.

Education subjects cover the challenges of learning in the Anthropocene, the current Australian curriculum, and national and international framing documents and ideas, as well as communication skills, pedagogies, and the latest developments in education for sustainability research and practice.

Please note, these courses alone do not lead to registration as a teacher in schools.


Graduate Certificate of Education For Sustainability

c t e 0.5 m

abbreviation: GCertEd(Sustain)


credit points: 12

code: 101211


entry requirements

A Bachelor of Education, or an appropriate undergraduate degree or university diploma in a field deemed suitable by the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete 12 credit points of subjects.

Core SuBjeCTSED5911:03 Education for Sustainability

eLeCTiVe SuBjeCTSSelect three subjects:ED5912: 03 Co-learning for Sustainability, ED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change ED5914:03 Individual Action Project

Or any approved subjects from the list provided in the School of Education handbook for the Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability and Master of Education (Sustainability).

Students can complete this course externally. Some approved subjects may require on-campus attendance in block or semester mode.

Master of Education (Sustainability)

c t e f 1-3 m

abbreviation: MEd


credit points: 24

code: 102104


entry requirements

A Bachelor of Education, or an appropriate undergraduate degree in a field deemed suitable by the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete 24 credit points consisting of four core subjects (12 credit points), plus a further 12 credit points of approved subjects.

Core SuBjeCTSED5911:03 Education for SustainabilityED5912: 03 Co-learning for SustainabilityED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability and Climate ChangeED5914:03 Individual Action Project

Plus 12 credit points of approved subjects from the list provided in the School of Education handbook for the Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability and Master of Education Sustainability).

Students can complete this course externally. Some approved subjects may require on-campus attendance in block or semester mode.

Guidance & counselling

The School of Education offers two courses that focus on guidance and counselling professions. They are the Graduate Certificate of Career Development and the Master of Guidance and Counselling.

Please note, these awards do not lead to registration as a teacher.


tHe graduate certificate of career deveLopment

This course is designed for those who wish to work in the areas of career education, career guidance, and career counselling, and is endorsed by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). A CICA-endorsed qualification is necessary to work in this area because CICA Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners (www.cica.org.au) have been adopted by all key Australian career development associations (including the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association), and are the minimum requirement for practitioners.

This course may be completed separately, or in conjunction with the Master of Guidance and Counselling. Students with the Master of Guidance and Counselling receive advanced standing for the subjects ED5862 and ED5853.

Graduates with both qualifications are eligible to work in both career development and counselling.

tHe master of guidance and counseLLing

JCU’s Master of Guidance and Counselling is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in counselling, either in the education system or outside. This course is suited to both teachers wishing to qualify as school guidance officers, and people with experience in the human services sector who wish to work in non-school areas. The Master of Guidance and Counselling, is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Singapore Association for Counselling making it possible for graduates to pursue a counselling career in the general community in both countries, as well as internationally.

This course may be completed separately or in conjunction with the Graduate Certificate of Career Development. Students with the Graduate Certificate of Career Development receive advanced standing for the subjects ED5862 and ED5853. Graduates with both qualifications are eligible to work in both career development and counselling.

Graduate Certificate of Career Development

c t s * e 0.5 m cs

abbreviation: GCertCareerDev

mode: external; full/part time †

credit points: 12 (see entry requirements)

code: 106011


* not available full time † 18 months part time

entry requirements

A 3-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution **. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process

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Education

In exceptional cases, applicants may be permitted to enrol if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments assessed as equivalent to a bachelor degree as approved by the Faculty.

**Non-education degree may require additional study

course structure


SuBjeCTSED5862:03 Foundations of

Counselling TheoryED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance

and CounsellingED5865:06 Career Development Portfolio

Master of Guidance and Counselling

c t s 1.5 m * cs is

abbreviation: MGuidCouns

mode: external, block and limited attendance; full/part time

credit points: 36 (see entry requirements)

code: 34704


*mid-year entry available to part time only

entry requirements

A 3-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution approved by the Faculty**

or

In exceptional cases, applicants may be permitted to enrol if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments assessed as equivalent to a bachelor degree as approved by the Faculty.

**Non-education degree may require additional study.

Candidates with two years’ relevant work experience in the education and human services sectors can apply for up to 12 credit points of advanced standing for professional experience.

course structure

Students must complete the following subjects.

Core SuBjeCTS^ED5310:03 Practicum in Guidance

and Counselling (limited attendance)

ED5311:03 Reflective Practice in Guidance and Counselling (limited attendance)

ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling (external)

ED5857:03 Assessment (external)ED5859:03 Atypical Development

(external)ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling

Theory (external)ED5863:03 Foundations of Counselling

Practice (block mode)ED5864:03 Advanced Counselling (block

mode)

^In Singapore, all subjects are limited attendance

Plus 12 credit points of education graduate subjects (or credit for professional experience).

Students must successfully complete at least three core subjects before enrolling in ED5310 and ED5311. These two subjects are co-requisites, which means they must be studied together. Australian students should note that enrolling in ED5864 and ED5310 concurrently may allow face-to-face contact requirements to align.

Professional development

This suite of courses is available to graduates from either a teaching or non-teaching background who wish to gain graduate qualifications generally within the area of Education, or pursue specific interests in areas such as Sustainability or Public Education (see Education for Sustainability, page 31).

Please note, these courses alone do not lead to registration as a teacher in schools.


graduate certificate of education

Subjects successfully completed for the Graduate Certificate of Education can be credited towards a coursework Master of Education.

master of education

The Master of Education provides both teachers and graduates from non-teaching backgrounds with the opportunity to further their qualifications through professional development. It is a flexible program that allows students to choose a general course of subjects, or select a major in Sustainability (see Education for Sustainability, page 31).

Graduate Certificate of Education

e 1 * m

abbreviation: GCertEd

mode: external; full/part time

credit points: 12

code: 35111


* 0.5-1 year full time

entry requirements

Completion of a Bachelor degree

course structure

Students must successfully complete 12 credit points of AQF Level 9 subjects from an approved subject list. Please see the School of Education Master of Education Handbook for further details.

Master of Educatione 1-2 m

abbreviation: MEd

mode: external; full/part time

credit points: 24

code: 102104


entry requirements

Completion of a bachelor degree

course structure

Students must successfully complete 12 credit points of core subjects.

Core SuBjeCTS ED5880:03 Educational Leadership ED5881:03 Contemporary Curriculum ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational ResearchED5911:03 Education for Sustainability

The additional 12 credit points of subjects may be chosen from an approved subject list and can include subjects from the Master of Guidance and Counselling, the Master of Education (Sustainability), the Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education, and the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods. One subject may be selected from any discipline outside of Education. Please see the School of Education Master of Education Handbook for further details on subject choice.

All Master of Education coursework subjects are offered either online or in block mode.




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Education

Teaching qualifications

The Graduate Diploma of Education programs are designed for graduates with an undergraduate degree who now wish to qualify as teachers. This intensive 1-year course provides qualifications for domestic and international graduates, and leads to registration as a teacher in Queensland. International students should consult the relevant authority in their home country to confirm their requirements for teacher registration.

Applicants need a demonstrated record of achievement in their undergraduate degree, and should be committed to undertaking continuous professional development throughout their teaching careers.

Three majors are available under the Graduate Diploma of Education:

• Primary - qualifies graduates to teach students from Year 1 to Year 7 (children aged between 6 and 12).

• Years 1-9 - qualifies graduates to teach from Year 1 to Year 9 (children aged from 6 to 14). Graduates of this program are qualified to teach in both primary and lower secondary schools.

• Secondary - qualifies graduates to teach students in Year 8 to Year 12 (adolescents aged between 13 and 18). Applicants intending to become secondary teachers must have completed subjects in their undergraduate degree that correspond to subject areas taught in Queensland schools.

Candidates have two teaching areas: a first teaching area (four subjects in their undergraduate degree, at least one at Level 2); and a second teaching area (six subjects in their undergraduate degree, at least two at Level 3).

JCU offers a variety of curriculum areas available for intending secondary school teachers. These include Biology, Business, Chemistry, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education (HPE), History, Information and Communication Technologies, Languages, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Medicine Science, Music, Physics, Science, and Visual Arts.

The Graduate Diploma of Education programs commence in January prior to the start of Study Period 1. Application for this course must be received by the last working day in October for the following year.

Please note, applicants to any of these programs must hold a Blue Card issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian before they begin their professional placements. Blue Card applications can take approximately six weeks to process, and are made by completing the application form available from the School of Education. www.jcu.edu.au/soe


Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)

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mode: internal; full time


credit points: 24

code: 33506 GDE-PRY


entry requirements

A 3-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally, applicants will only be considered if their undergraduate degree or continued professional development is less than 10 years old. The academic record and professional experience of applicants may be considered in the application process.

Applicants need to have successfully completed tertiary studies providing a basis for work in at least two areas (English, Maths, Science, SOSE, History, Geography, HPE, Technologies or Art of the primary curriculum, (for example, two 3-credit-point subjects at Levels 1 and 2).

course structure


SuBjeCTSED5875:03 Foundations of EducationED5220:06 Key Learning Areas 1ED5221:06 Key Learning Areas 2ED5218:03 Professional Practices 1ED5219:03 Professional Practices 2ED5488:03 Final Graduate

Professional Experience

Graduate Diploma of Education (Years 1–9)

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mode: internal, full time


credit points: 24

code: 33506 GDE-OTN


entry requirements

A 3-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally, applicants will only be considered if their undergraduate degree or continued professional development is less than 10 years old. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process.

Applicants need to have successfully completed at least two 3-credit-point subjects at Level 1, and two 3-credit-point subjects at Level 2 (a total of four subjects) in two teaching areas offered to Year 9, selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Studies of Science and the Environment (for example, Sociology, Politics, Philosophy), Arts (Drama, Visual Art, Music, Media, Dance), Technologies, and Health and Physical Education.

course structure


SuBjeCTSED5875:03 Foundations of EducationED5231:03 Curriculum Essentials 1: EnglishED5232:03 Curriculum Essentials 2:

MathematicsED5218:03 Professional Practices 1ED5233:03 Curriculum Essentials 3:

Science, SOSE and TechnologyED5234:03 Curriculum Essentials 4:

Health and Physical Education, the Arts & Technology

ED5219:03 Professional Practices 2ED5488:03 Final Graduate

Professional Experience


Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

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mode: internal, full time


credit points: 24

code: 33506 GDE-SEC


entry requirements

A 3-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally, applicants will only be considered if their undergraduate degree or continued professional development is less than 10 years old. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process.

Applicants need to have successfully completed:

• A minimum of four subjects (at least one of them to Level 2) in a secondary first teaching area

• Three years of tertiary study in one secondary teaching area (Business, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, English, Geography, HPE, Information Technologies (ICT), Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Visual Arts, SOSE, History and Science) offered to Year 12 (for example, two 3-credit-point subjects at Level 1, and two each at Levels 2 and 3 – a total of six subjects).

In choosing their teaching areas, students should consider combinations that are in demand in secondary schools.

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects:

Core SuBjeCTSED5875:03 Foundations of EducationED5225:06 Secondary Curriculum 1ED5226:03 Secondary Curriculum 2ED5218:03 Professional Practices 1ED5219:03 Professional Practices 2ED5488:03 Final Graduate Professional

Experience

eLeCTiVe SuBjeCTS

Select one 3-credit-point Education (ED) subject from Level-4 or Level-5 subjects.




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Education

The School of Education offers the following research higher degrees:• Doctor of Philosophy• Doctor of Education• Master of Philosophy.

The School provides a high level of resources for its research students. In addition to systematic individual research project supervision, the School offers coursework programs to assist masters students to develop strengths in research methods and core topic areas.

Core interests include:

• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education

• Education of marginalised groups (especially Indigenous people and students with special educational needs)

• Professional practices, including curriculum and pedagogy, and educational policy

• The impact of social contexts and factors (for example, gender, remoteness, globalisation) on educational participation and outcomes

• Education for sustainability and climate change education.


graduate researcH scHooLTel: (07 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Master of Philosophy (Education)

Doctor of Education




The Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis or suite of papers prepared for publication 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.

Candidates will identify a research topic (a theoretical or practical issue of educational significance), design and carry out a research project to investigate that issue, and write a substantial thesis that discusses relevant literature, the perspective and methodology adopted in the research, and the findings and significance of the research.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel.


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code: 79502



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next step

Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To look for an appropriate advisor, visit the School of Education website www.jcu.edu.au/soe or email <[email protected]>


The Master of Philosophy offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel. This program is available part time.


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abbreviation: MPhil(Ed)


code: 104003

tuition fees: see page 16* Attendance on campus is required for all major milestone reviews, and at least five days per year for consultation with your advisory panel.

entry requirements


Applicants will require an appropriate first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree or a masters by research,

or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

next step


Doctor of Education

This is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields, and caters for people in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in educational settings.

This degree enables professionals to study several issues and encourages writing for different kinds of audiences (for example, for work settings, for parents, for journals and newsletters, and for academic publishers), instead of focussing on one issue culminating in one thesis. Candidates submit a portfolio of work that includes a dissertation and/or a suite of papers prepared for publication.

Candidates will identify a suite of related topics to research on matters of theoretical and practical educational significance, design and carry out projects, including a major research project, investigate the relevant literature, and write up the findings and significance of their research into professional practice for a range of audiences.

This professional doctorate can be undertaken off campus. Support is available on campus, however, and students will be encouraged to participate in the School’s research program.

Doctor of Education

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code: 39602

tuition fees: see page 16* Attendance on campus is required for all major milestone reviews, and at least five days per year for consultation with your advisory panel.

entry requirements

Entry to this professional doctorate requires a minimum of three years experience in education or in a related field, plus evidence of appropriate research capacity such as:

• A Bachelor of Education with Honours or Graduate Certificate of Research Methods completed at Class 1 or Class 2A; or other qualifications deemed equivalent

• A research masters degree in education or a related field

• A coursework masters degree in education or a related field comprising at least one third research methodology and practice with a grade-point-average of distinction

• Evidence of academic (especially research) and professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School and Faculty.

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The School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) offers undergraduate majors and a postgraduate program. The School also provides a range of support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, including tutorial assistance schemes, as well as a tertiary access course pathway course for entry to a range of JCU undergraduate degrees.

Established in 1998, and winner of an Australian Teaching and Learning Council (ALTC) Award for Programs that Enhance Learning, the SIAS Postgraduate Program works towards breaking new ground in approaches to research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The program specifically addresses ethical issues for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while actively supporting a dynamic and innovative approach to research training and development amongst our students.

The postgraduate program has a philosophical framework built upon the following principles:

• Acknowledging and valuing the ontology of Indigenous peoples (how people view the world);

• Ways of being in the world (epistemological positions).

In keeping with this notion, the program actively works towards strengthening students’ knowledge, skills, confidence and research capacity to make a valuable contribution to their personal and professional lives, and to society.

The program’s strength lies in the capacity for students to move between coursework and research streams depending upon their individual study needs and requirements, their professional and career aspirations, and their particular learning styles.

The impact of the program has been widespread, with graduates achieving leadership roles and senior positions in the public service, schools, private enterprise, and academia.

The teaching excellence of SIAS staff has similarly been recognised through invitations to assist with the design of other universities’ Indigenous postgraduate training courses, as well as lecture and participate in their programs.

Most importantly, the SIAS Postgraduate Program has facilitated sustainable research

projects that empower and enhance the social wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, an outcome which underpins the program’s overall direction, implementation and review.

ProgramsThe SIAS postgraduate program emphasises the interface between the coursework and research streams with the provision of suitable exit and entry points for students, giving them more options to complete or continue their studies.

The postgraduate pathways include:

• Graduate Certificate of Arts

• Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

• Graduate Diploma of Arts

• Master of Social Science (Indigenous Studies) – coursework

• Master of Philosophy (Indigenous Studies) – research

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

School of Indigenous Australian StudiesJames Cook University has one of the country’s highest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation rates


Research areasResearch undertaken by the School has covered issues as diverse as Indigenous health and wellbeing, education, natural resource management, traditional knowledge, economics and community development, history, cultural heritage, languages and linguistics, rock art, social welfare, race, racism and Reconciliation.

Areas of research include:

• Empowerment, Health and Wellbeing, Community Development

• History, Culture, Language, Identity

• Education, Employment and Training.

Our research programs have relevance to people from many fields including: the social sciences, education, law, arts, commerce, medicine, public health and science, and marine biology.

Research centres and collaborationsIn addition to conducting individual research projects, SIAS researchers also belong to wider research teams made up of multidisciplinary, cross-institutional and community relationships. Several staff are senior research fellows within The Cairns Institute at JCU.

The School has a commitment to building the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to understand and control their own research agendas, and in doing so gain relevant knowledge, skills and qualifications. SIAS is also committed to building the capacity of non-Indigenous researchers to work more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

ContactsDr Felecia Watkin LuiSchool of Indigenous Australian StudiesTel: (07) 4232 1044Fax: (07) 4232 1045<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/sias

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Indigenous Australian studies

Indigenous studies

Indigenous Studies coursework programs at JCU have been established to meet the growing demand for skilled graduates with knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and cultural considerations, in relation to research and development; empowerment and change; and education and employment. These skills are in demand by Indigenous organisations, government agencies and in many areas of education, training, business, industry, and commerce.

JCU’s Indigenous Australian Studies programs are relevant to graduates from many fields, including the social sciences, education, law, arts, commerce, medicine, public health, and science, including engineering and marine biology. Subjects are offered via external mode, as well as limited attendance and block modes on campus.

Students may select from a range of subjects in Indigenous Australian Studies, plus other study areas including Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminology, English, History, Human Services, Journalism, Modern Languages, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Writing.

graduate researcH scHooLTel: (07 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

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Master of Social Science (Indigenous Studies)

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credit points: 36

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entry requirements


course structure

Students must successfully complete 36 credit points, consisting of the core subjects plus 18 credit points of subjects for the Indigenous Studies major.

Core SuBjeCTS

Select one option:SS5103:06 Graduate Research Methods

for the Social Sciences


Plus one of the following:SS5012:12 Social Science

Coursework Thesis

Or 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2-years-equivalent professional experience (approval required by major coordinator)

Or 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (approval required by Major Coordinator)

SuBjeCTS for major

Select 12 credit points of Indigenous Studies (IA) Level-5 subjects

Plus six credit points of Level-5 subjects from the Master Schedule. Contact the School for further information or visit www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

The School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) postgraduate programs have successfully earned a reputation as a leader in innovative and influential student research and research training. The aim of the program is to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills, confidence, and research capacity to make a valuable contribution to their personal and professional lives, and to society.These programs aim to provide graduates ‘with the expertise and intellectual curiosity required for sustainable development of our communities.’ They work towards the achievement of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and students, and between JCU and the wider Indigenous Australian community. This is consistent with JCU’s Reconciliation Statement: www.jcu.edu.au/about/reconciliation

The School’s research projects seek to contribute to the empowerment, wellbeing and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly in the following areas of research:

• Empowerment

• Health and wellbeing

• Community development

• Environment and wellbeing

• Histories, worldviews culture and language

• Education, employment and training.

These areas reflect the academic and cultural expertise of SIAS staff and students involved in current research projects in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.


enquiries:Dr Felecia Watkin LuiTel: (07 4232 1044<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs


The Doctor of Philosophy 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.


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entry requirements



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Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)


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Dr Jeffrey NelsonSenior Principle Research Officer

‘My work can be challenging but it is very fulfilling.’

JCU Researcher, Dr Jeffrey Nelson, works in remote Indigenous communities helping families and their communities assist children with foetal alcohol syndrome. With a background in psychology, he uses cognitive assessments to determine how children are developing.

‘We look at the consistency in children’s behaviour. The data collected helps us better understand their problems, and how we can enrich their environments to help them reach functional independence. The data comes from the community and feeds back into it.’

Dr Nelson’s work is also aimed at improving the hospital management of people with acute mental illness. His research strategies and programs are aimed at improving mental health outcomes for people, and establishing pathways towards better community-based management.





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Master of Philosophy (Arts & Social Sciences)The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel. This program is available part time.


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TerminologyDefinitions of some common university terms

advanced standing – subjects completed at another university or education provider, which may count as credit towards subjects in a JCU degree. Also referred to as a ‘credit’.

australian student – an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder.

award – a degree, diploma or certificate from JCU’s approved list of awards.

bachelor degree – the first level of study at university, typically requiring three to four years of full-time study.

block mode – subjects offered in block mode require attendance at classes conducted in block teaching sessions; for example, over three consecutive weekends.

census date – the date on which a student’s enrolment in a subject is taken to be finalised.

commonwealth supported place – a higher education place for which the Commonwealth Government makes a contribution towards the cost of the student’s education.

course – a combination of subjects required to satisfy the requirements of an award (certificate, diploma or degree).

course coordinator – an academic who oversees the teaching of a course.

coursework program – a postgraduate course in which at least two thirds of the content comprises coursework subjects (i.e. not research).

credit – See ‘advanced standing’.

credit point – each subject has a credit point value, with most having a value of three credit points. Credit points are shown in the subject code as the last two numbers – for example, TM5512:03 Travel Medicine has three credit points.

cricos code – indicates a course offered to international students in Australia is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

degree – a university award at bachelor, master or doctoral level.

discipline – an area of study.

domestic student – an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen

elective subjects – subjects that are not core subjects of an award, but which may be studied and credited towards the award.

external mode – subjects and courses offered by flexible delivery (online and/or print materials) which do not require on-campus

attendance for classes. There may, however, be professional placements or some on-campus workshop requirements.

faculty – the organisation of several schools into an academic area responsible for the administration of courses.

fee-HeLp – a loan given to eligible tuition fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees.

fee-paying student – a student who pays tuition fees and is not Commonwealth supported.

full-time student – a normal full-time enrolment is 24 credit points, or eight 3-credit point subjects, per academic year.

gpa – a statistic indicating the success of a student in tertiary studies (grade point average).

graduates – those who receive an award following the completion of a defined course of study.

Hecs-HeLp – a loan available to eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth-supported places. The loan covers all or part of the student contribution.

Honours – an undergraduate award at a higher level of study, which usually contains a research component.

international student – a student who is not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen. Temporary residents of Australia are also classified as international.

joint masters – an award involving the combination of two coursework masters. These can be completed in less time than completing the courses separately.

major – an approved sequence of subjects in a discipline leading to a specialisation – for example, Master of Information Technology (Computing & Networking).

mode – the delivery method for a course or subject – for example, internal, external, block mode, placement/work experience, or limited attendance.

part-time student – a student enrolled in less than 18 credit points (usually less than six 3-credit point subjects) in one academic year.

payment due date – when tuition fees, student contributions, and Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSA Fee) must be paid

prerequisite subject – a subject or condition, which must be successfully completed before a later subject can be studied.

professional doctorate – a postgraduate award that can be coursework or research, which enables professionals to improve their professional practice through research and coursework conducted in a professional setting.

research higher degree – postgraduate research degrees, including research Masters and PhD.

research qualifying course – courses that incorporate a research component and enable entry to research higher degree programs. At JCU, these are known as Research Methods courses.

research training scheme (rts) – Commonwealth funding (for a defined duration) for Australian research higher degree students.

sa-HeLp – Eligible students who do not wish to pay the SSA Fee up front can request Commonwealth assistance and defer the fee through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).

school – a sub-faculty academic unit, usually containing several related academic disciplines.

student services and amenities fee (ssa fee) – a compulsory fee, which is used to significantly improve the range and quality of student support services and student facilities.

student contribution – the amount per subject/credit point that all Commonwealth supported students must pay as a contribution towards the costs of their university education.

study period – subjects at JCU are offered over 11 designated study periods. Each study period has a designated start, finish, payment due date and census date.

subject code – each JCU subject has a six-character subject code, followed by a colon and the credit point value of the subject.

subject – a discrete portion of a course, identified by a code, title, and credit point value.

teaching period – the academic year at JCU is divided into two teaching periods (previously known as semesters). Teaching Period 1 comprises the first six months of the year. Teaching Period 2 comprises the second six months of the year.


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Index of postgraduate study areas

inDeX By STuDy area

Asia Pacific governance & development 24

Catholic education 36

Clinical psychology, see psychology 26

Counselling, see guidance & counselling 37

Criminology 25

Education for sustainability 37

Education (Professional development) 38

Environment & heritage 25

Geropsychology, see psychology 26

Guidance and counselling 37

Indigenous studies 46

Professional development, education 38

Psychology 25

Clinical psychology 26

Geropsychology 27

Professional doctorate 28

Graduate diploma 29

Research sections

Arts & social sciences 32

Education 42

Indigenous studies 46

Social science 29

Social work 30

Teaching qualifications 40

inDeX By CourSe name (CourSework)

graduate Certificate of

Career Development 37

Catholic Education 36

Clinical Psychology 26

Education 38

Education for Sustainability 37

Research Methods 13

graduate Diploma of

Clinical Psychology 26

Education (Primary) 40

Education (Years 1-9) 40

Education (Secondary) 41

Geropyschology 27

Psychology 29

Research Methods 13

Social Science 29

master of

Education 38

Education (Sustainability) 37

Guidance and Counselling 38

Social Science 29

Social Science (Asia-Pacific Governance & Development) 25

Social Science (Criminology) 25

Social Science (Environment & Heritage) 25

Social Science (Indigenous Studies) 47

Social Work (Professional Qualifying) 30

Psychology (Clinical Psychology) 26

Doctor of

Psychology 28

inDeX By CourSe name (reSearCH)

Doctor of

Education 43

Philosophy (Arts & Social Sciences) 32

Philosophy (Education) 43

Philosophy (Arts & Social Sciences) Indigenous Studies 47

Philosophy-Master of Psychology 33

master of

Philosophy (Arts & Social Sciences) 33

Philosophy (Education) 43

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