Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]

Prepare yourself to further your studies in an MPhil or PhD program.

Learn how to create a research proposal and conduct a literature review to a professional standard. You will have the opportunity to propose your own independent research project including a rationale, methods, and ethics applications.

Benefit from the guidance of leading research advisors. Eligible graduates may apply to MPhil or PhD programs in the field of tropical environments and societies, and are prepared to pursue a successful research career or apply their research skills to their professional context.

Consult the handbook for more information.

JCU Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies] graduates are prepared to succeed in a higher degree by research.

Graduates pursue MPhil or PhD programs in the field of Tropical Environments and Societies and go on to lead successful research careers, contributing valuable new knowledge to their fields.

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

RM8101:06 Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies

RM8102:06 Research Project in Tropical Environments and Societies

Campus

Candidature

Progression

Credit

Award Details

Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

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

Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependents accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.

What you need to know before you apply

Certified copies of supporting documents

You must supply the following information with your application:

• Previous and current certificates and academic transcripts
• The Grading Scale used at the institution(s) where you have undertaken your studies
• English proficiency test results (if required and available at time of application)
• Your passport to confirm your name and citizenship (if available at time of application)

You can speed up the application process by emailing copies of your documents to internationaladmissions@jcu.edu.au. If your application is approved you must then post certified copies and/or documents to:

James Cook International
James Cook University
Townsville QLD 4811, AUSTRALIA

If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide both certified translations and a certified copy of the original document.

An acceptable certified document is a photocopy of the original document, signed and certified as a copy of the original by a public notary, registered agent of JCU, or a representative of the institution. Copies of certified copies are not acceptable.

You will need to supply the following with your application

• Previous and current certificates and academic transcripts
• Grading Scale used at the institution/s you have undertaken your studies
• English proficiency test results (if required and available at time of application)
• Passport to confirm your name and citizenship (if available at time of application)
• Detailed curriculum vitae with your work and academic history
• Research proposal.

Advanced Standing (credit for prior learning)

If you wish to seek credit for previous studies, you can submit the course syllabi (subject outline) for each relevant subject you have already studied. You will need to ensure that previous subjects, that you wish to gain credit for, correspond to a similar JCU subject. View JCU subject outlines and Course Enrolment Planners to assist in this process.

Certified copies and original documents

Posted, faxed, scanned or uploaded copies can be used during the assessment process. However once your application is approved you will need to supply original certified documents. These may be posted to:

James Cook International,
James Cook University,
Townsville QLD 4811, AUSTRALIA.

If documents are written in a language other than English you will need to provide certified translations and a certified copy of the original document.

An acceptable certified document is a photocopy of an original document that has been certified as a true copy and signed by the certifier - public notary, registered agent of James Cook University or a representative of the institution. The certification must be original; photocopies or facsimiles of certified copies are not acceptable.

Credit and Articulation

Before applying for credit for previous studies you should read the Credit and Articulation Procedure. You can review any possible credits you may have with our Credit Calculator. When you apply for credit you must submit the course syllabi (subject outline) for each relevant subject and ensure the subject corresponds to a similar JCU subject.

Entry requirements

As well as having the prerequisites for this course, you must also meet minimum academic and language requirements.

Check the minimum English language proficiency requirements for this course in the Course Handbook.

If you meet the academic requirements for this course, but not the minimum English requirements, you will receive a packaged offer. This includes the opportunity to take an English language program as well as an offer to study a degree at JCU. Your JCU degree offer will be conditional on you gaining a certain grade in your English program.

As well as having studied the subjects listed in the prerequisites for this course, you must also meet necessary minimum academic entry scores and requirements.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the minimum English requirements, you will be given the opportunity to take an English program to improve your skills in addition to an offer to study a degree at JCU. The JCU degree offer will be conditional upon the student gaining a certain grade in their English program. This combination of courses is called a packaged offer.

• 31 January for commencement in teaching period 1 (semester 1)
• 30 June for commencement in teaching period 2 (semester 2)

Take note of the duration, cost and campus availability of your selected course.
You may wish to include a second course preference.

1. Register using your full legal name as it appears on your passport.
2. Gather electronic copies of your documentation including advanced standing application if relevant. You will need to provide original certified copies of your documents once your application has been approved.
3. Complete all the questions and upload all your documents. You can save and continue the application later if you need to.
4. Submit your application.

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Help with your application

If you need help with your application, or would like to change your preferences (e.g. course, campus, commencing semester) after you have submitted your application please contact JCU International Admissions at enquiries@jcu.edu.au or phone: +61 7 4781 5601

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Education agents and representatives
Scholarships and Financial Aid

If you need help with your application, or would like to change your preferences (e.g. course, campus, commencing semester) after you have submitted your application please contact JCU International Admissions:

Email enquiries@jcu.edu.au
Phone +61 7 4781 5601

Helpful links

Education agents and representatives
Scholarships and financial aid

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