Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]
The Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management is a research degree that integrates your professional experience with high-level applied research. It will provide you with the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge and to apply intellectual independence in professional practice.
Part time available
Course overview
The research component comprises two-thirds of the program and takes the form of a supervised research and/or development project, culminating in the submission of a thesis that makes a significant contribution to public health.
Your research topic
Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To identify an appropriate advisor, use the Find an Advisor service from the Graduate Research School.
How to apply
To be eligible for entry, applicants must have attained at least one of the following:
a) a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class, Division A (Honours) in a degree program that included a total of at least a semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade;
b) a postgraduate qualification which included: (a) supervised research component(s) of at least one semester or equivalent and resulted in the production of output(s) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or better, and (b) at least one research methods subject;
c) a Research Masters degree, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent;
d) enrolment at this or another Australian university in a higher degree by research for the equivalent of at least 0.5 EFTSL with demonstrated satisfactory performance in the supervised research component(s);
e) a combination of qualifications, research training and experience, considered equivalent to the above by the Dean of the College to which the Candidate is applying, e.g., senior authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication plus completion of an appropriate research methods subject.
Visit the Graduate Research School website for more information, and then complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Pathway into course
Previous professional experience is required for entry into this course.
Handbook
Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 111702 |
Course type | Doctorate by Research (AQF level 10) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Relevant professional experience, typically five years but must be a minimum of two years. |
Special admission requirements | The course is conducted in collaboration with Charles Darwin University and the University of Queensland. Students are expected to enrol in subjects at partner institutions - www.cdu.edu.au, www.uq.edu.au. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load) | 4 EFTSL |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge
Skills
Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
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Course Structure
RESEARCH
CORE SUBJECTS
RD7001:03 Planning the Research: Doctoral Candidates
RD7002:03 Situating the Research: Doctoral Candidates
RD7003:03 Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates
PD7001:00 Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
The candidate must submit a portfolio of research based on the equivalent of at least two years full-time research. The research topic(s) will have an applied management and/or multidisciplinary focus.
The research portfolio will normally include:
(1) the outputs (preferably in the form of published or in press research papers) of a research project - equivalent to 18 months full-time (with 6 months placement) or two years full-time (with no placement), plus
(2) a synthesising introduction and discussion.
Note: If the 18 month research project option is chosen, the research outputs must also include the outputs arising from a one semester (full-time equivalent) professional placement (to be approved by the Course Coordinator).
COURSEWORK
OPTIONS
Select 21 credit points of any level 5 or 6 subjects in a field of study that will complement existing professional experience or qualifications and research portfolio (as approved by the Course Coordinator). This may include approved subjects from other universities such as Charles Darwin University and the University of Queensland.
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 8.5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 6 months |
Progression
Supervising body | Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC) |
Confirmation of candidature | |
Supervision | |
Progression | |
Subsumption of coursework subjects | Subsumption permitted |
Maximum credit points of coursework subjects | 21 credit points of non-core coursework subjects |
Allowed coursework subjects | As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School |
Credit
Eligibility | A person admitted to candidature on the basis of previous enrolment in a research Masters degree relevant to the proposed Doctoral program, may be given credit for work towards the Masters degree. In exceptional cases credit may be given to a candidate for relevant research work undertaken at another university. |
Maximum allowed | The amount of credit to be awarded shall be determined by the RESC on the recommendation of the College Dean. |
Other restrictions | The University will not normally accept a candidate who has been enrolled at another institution for more than two years (full-time equivalent) or release a candidate who has been enrolled for more than two years (full-time equivalent). |
Award Details
Award title | Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management |
Approved abbreviation | DrTropEnvMgt |
Inclusion of field of research on testamur | The field of research shall not appear on the testamur. |
Exit with a lesser award | After examination of the thesis, and subject to the requirements under HDR Degree Requirements, the RESC may approve the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be awarded an appropriate Masters degree. |
This website is intended as general guide. Prospective students should contact the university to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.