Overview

The Philosophy degree from James Cook University is a research degree designed for graduates from various disciplines who wish to pioneer new knowledge and present the culmination of their research via a thesis.

You will do an integrated research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis and demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

Key Facts

Potential fields of research include aquaculture, banking and finance, cybersecurity, education, game design, IOT, management and commerce, marine ecology, psychology, social and health sciences, tourism, and interdisciplinary topics. Other themes can be arranged to meet the needs of candidates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aquaculture

Banking and Finance

Cybersecurity

Education

Game Design

IOT

Management and Commerce

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Philosophy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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86

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IELTS

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General requirements

An applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Research Master’s level by the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree with either a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 out of 7.0 in the final full-time year of study, or with demonstrated research experience.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

76040 SGD / year

≈ 76040 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

70229 SGD / year

≈ 70229 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / 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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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