Overview

Key facts

Indigenous from James Cook University helps you develop advanced skills in research principles to plan and produce an original contribution to the field of Indigenous studies. Studies will culminate in a presentation of your thesis.
Benefit from the guided support of experienced supervisors, as well as access to resources across all disciplines and colleges at JCU. Engage and network with leading researchers, world-class lecturers, and fellow students.

Careers

JCU Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) graduates are internationally recognised as experts who produce valuable new knowledge in their fields.
Graduates pursue careers in politics, Indigenous areas of corporate organisations, not-for-profit, media, research and education.
You could find employment as a research officer, policy advisor, community relations officer, journalist, Indigenous programs advisor, politician in Indigenous Affairs, academic, lecturer or school leadership positions. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

Situating the Research: Masters Candidates

Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Indigenous)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies American and Australasian studies View 32 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 0100968

AQF level 7 bachelor degree with conditions

Students with a GPA below 5.5 in their final year of coursework study should contact the Indigenous Education and Research Centre to discuss pathways to admission.

English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

34120 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34120 AUD per year during 24 months.

Course fees are not applicable for Domestic students

Living costs for Townsville

1500 - 2800 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Indigenous.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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