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 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Townsville, Australia
Cairns, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies American and Australasian studies View 24 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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86

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

899 AUD / year

≈ 899 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

899 AUD / year

≈ 899 AUD / year

Additional Details

Course fees are not applicable for Domestic students

Living costs

Townsville

Australia

1500 - 2800 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Townsville

Funding

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