37 Master's degrees offered by the university

Create a brighter future. Graduates of the Global Development program from James Cook University have the strong intercultural competencies and self-reflexivity required to work effectively and ethically in developing countries. 

Broaden your current skillset to meet the health and lifestyle challenges facing peoples in the tropics with the Clinical Exercise Physiology program offered at James Cook University. 

Develop your independent research skills with the Engineering and Related Technologies MPhil program from James Cook University. This postgraduate research course is 2 years of full-time equivalent study. 

Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge with the Teaching and Learning (Secondary) MEd degree from James Cook University. You will gain the expertise to create supportive learning environments for students in secondary school.

Learn from research and industry experts and diversify your knowledge studying the unique environments of North Queensland, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, dry savannahs and tropical rainforests. The Master of Science is offered at James Cook University. 

Earn a Master of Data Science (Professional) degree from James Cook University, designed to be completed in two years of full-time study. This course is available online, offering flexibility for students seeking to advance their expertise in the data science field while balancing other commitments.

Make a lasting impact on the lives of others by developing the skills to support the social and emotional welfare of people and communities with the Guidance and Counselling program offered at James Cook University. Gain practical experience in advanced counselling methods and learn how to design, plan, and ethically implement professional guidance programs in a variety of contexts.

Develop a comprehensive knowledge of marine biology as well as a diverse skill set with this Marine Biology degree from James Cook University. Participate in specialised, hands-on training in unmatched locations like the JCU Orpheus Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. 

This Health Professional Education program from James Cook University is for health professionals who aspire to work in a leadership role in health education and research. Become a leader in improving clinical teaching and education research in all health professions including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health. 

This specialist Social Work (Professional Qualifying) MSW course from James Cook University is designed to give you valuable opportunities to network and gain practical professional experience in social welfare agencies, both in Australia and overseas. 

Gain real-world experience in the tourism and hospitality industry with the International Tourism and Hospitality Management degree from James Cook University. You’ll develop the skills to become a management-level professional with expert knowledge of business operations, administration and handling international clients.

Pursue your passion with the Public Health and Tropical Medicine program from James Cook University, one of only two degrees of this kind offered globally. 

Develop your independent research skills with the Information Technology MPhil program from James Cook University. This postgraduate research course is 2 years of full-time equivalent study. 

Build on your existing medical, biomedical or clinical studies, knowledge and experience with JCU’s Master of Medical Science. You’ll study advanced theories and techniques and learn how to apply them for improving human and animal health in regional, rural, remote and Indigenous community settings. The Medical Science program is offered at James Cook University. 

The Indigenous program from James Cook University provides exceptional students with the opportunity to complete a significant independent research thesis.

At the Master of Science (Professional) program offered at James Cook University, you will complete advanced coursework subjects and then undertake your own independent research project or choose to apply your skills in an industry-based project. 

Business Administration (2-Year) from James Cook University lets you advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing, international business or entrepreneurship. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.