Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]

Pursue your passion for environmental management in the Tropics and advance your chosen field through a unique contribution of knowledge. In the Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management, you will investigate a proposed research topic (discussed with and approved by an appropriate research advisor) through original research and extensive analysis of existing knowledge on that topic.

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 tropical environmental management, science and wellbeing promotion.

As you investigate your chosen topic, you will increase your cognitive skills and intellectual independence as you evaluate existing knowledge and ideas. You will also think creatively to produce your own original contribution to that knowledge. Depending on the type of research you undertake, you will develop expert technical and creative skills applicable to your chosen area of tropical environmental management.

You will also extend your high level communication skills, which will be key for composing your written thesis and for presenting your thesis to the academic panel who will determine the success of your candidature.

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.

JCU Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research] graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their field.

Graduates pursue careers in tropical research, environmental management and conservation, and education.

You could find employment as an academic or as an environmental scientist in industry, government or research organisations.

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

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.

Location

Candidature

Progression

Credit

Award Details

JCU, with the support of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program, will cover the costs of tuition fees for Australian citizens/permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

All candidates can also apply for a competitively-awarded stipend to help with living and tuition costs.

A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

Explore pathways into this course through the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. If you have no previous research methodology study, you may wish to apply for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. If you have previously studied a research methodology subject, discover how the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods can assist you in transitioning into Higher Degree Research.

For more information on your pathways into research, contact our friendly JCU Future Students Team.

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.