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    Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous)

    James Cook University

    James Cook University

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    Australia, Townsville

    University RankQS Ranking
    445

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    106733D

    Campuses

    Townsville

    Cairns

    Online

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines
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    Duration 4 years
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 34,120  / year

    Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous)

    About

    Be on the leading edge of Indigenous research. Develop confidence in navigating Indigenous and non-Indigenous standpoints, creating new approaches to complex issues.

    Contribute to a changing agenda in Indigenous research

    In a Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous), you will develop confidence in navigating Indigenous and non-Indigenous standpoints, creating new approaches to complex issues. Designed for high performing university graduates, the PhD (Indigenous) is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core.

    Throughout your degree, you will receive guidance from our extended advisory team, giving you space to innovate with structures to support you. Your candidature will be structured through a series of specialised Indigenous research intensives and support from highly experienced advisors. You will identify a novel approach to explore a real world issue, develop a research question, design and implement your project, and analyse the findings. This work will allow you to develop a proposition that contributes to existing understandings through the completion of a PhD (Indigenous) thesis.

    Influence the future of Indigenous communities in the Tropics

    JCU candidates are driven by the possibility of positive change. Choose from a broad range of research areas to suit your professional qualifications and interests. You will be supported to develop your own topic throughout the first months of your candidature. Research areas include:

    • Indigenous studies
    • Indigenous knowledges
    • Indigenous cultures
    • Indigenous education
    • Indigenous community development
    • Indigenous intersections with other disciplines
    • Other research topics relating to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ideas

    As a Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous) student at JCU, you will work as an independent researcher within a community of peers and the supportive team at the Indigenous Education and Research Centre.

    This course provides a foundation of Information Technology and Information System skills for entrants with limited IT experience. It also provides opportunities for experienced Information Technology and Systems professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas.

    You will learn how to apply Information Systems and Technologies in meeting current business needs in a real-world environment by integrating theoretical learnings with the practical application and experiences learnt through working on projects with real clients.

    You will graduate with relevant practical experiences to help you hit the ground running into a successful and exciting career in your chosen field.

    MITS also provides an optional opportunity for high achieving students to qualify to participate in a research project, offering valuable experience for your future career, or potentially being the first step on your path to a PhD.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Previous research qualification or equivalent

    English language requirements

    Band 2

    If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

    English Program Requirements

    International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

    English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
    • Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

    Career

    JCU Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous) graduates are internationally recognised as experts who can navigate Indigenous and western ideas to generate innovative responses to complex challenges. Throughout your candidature you will have the opportunity to undertake an industry internship, applying your knowledge in professional settings.

    Use the research and high-level problem solving skills developed through your PhD (Indigenous) to contribute to the issues that matter to you most.

    Graduates pursue careers in policy, public service, corporate organisations, not-for-profit sectors, media, research and education. Graduates can also continue their independent research through postdoctoral research or research fellowships.

    Fee Information

    +estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


    Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
    Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 34,120 

    How to Apply

    STEP 1: Choose and research your course

    STEP 2: Prepare your documents

    STEP 3: Lodge your application

    STEP 4: Accept your offer

    James Cook University

    Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous)

    James Cook University

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    Australia,

    Townsville

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