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Postgraduate study

Postgraduate education opens the door to a world of intellectual growth and professional advancement. In the dynamic landscape of today's employment market, acquiring specialised knowledge and skills has never been more crucial. A postgraduate degree not only deepens your expertise in a specific field, but also develops your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, essential for leadership roles.

See below the wide range of postgraduate courses offered by the College of Arts, Society and Education.

For further information, visit JCU’s Graduate Research School.

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods
Develop the problem-solving skills, experience and confidence to conduct research in multiple settings with a Graduate Certificate of Research Methods.

Graduate Diploma of Research Methods
Gain the foundational skills required to formulate, plan and implement an investigation into a key issue within your field or industry.

Master of Philosophy
JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields.

Doctor of Philosophy
Develop high-level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.

Doctor of Education [Research]

This is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields.

Graduate Certificate of Human Services
Take your first step towards a career in social work with this non-accredited, pathway certificate.

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
This professionally accredited course is recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Graduate Certificate of Global Development
Analyse, evaluate and generate solutions to complex social and environmental problems within the Tropics and globally.

Graduate Diploma of Global Development
Gain the specialist skills and experience to support sustainable local and global development.

Master of Global Development
Gain the expertise to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning and global health.

Master of Public Health–Master of Global Development
This joint degree is highly attuned to the development challenges of the next decade, which will be significantly shaped by the legacies of COVID-19.

Graduate Certificate of Education
Meet your professional development needs and extend your expertise in the areas of educational leadership, research, policy, curriculum and pedagogy.

Master of Education
Advance your professional career and become a leader in Educational Research, Educational Leadership or Career Development.

Master of Guidance and Counselling
Gain practical experience in advanced counselling methods and learn how to design, plan, and ethically implement professional guidance programs in a variety of contexts.

Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
Develop an advanced understanding of secondary Education with extensive placement experience and specialist teaching knowledge.