Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: January, July
- Townsville: January, July
- Cairns: January, July
Fees
$33,600.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
2 years full-time
Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree with conditions
CRICOS Code
0100968
Course detail
Identify and outline a relevant issue in your chosen research area. Develop advanced skills in research principles to plan and produce an original contribution to the field of Indigenous studies. Studies will culminate in a presentation of your thesis.
Benefit from the guided support of experienced supervisors, as well as access to resources across all disciplines and colleges at JCU. Engage and network with leading researchers, world-class lecturers, and fellow students.
Choose from a broad range of research areas to suit your professional qualifications and interests. Research areas include:
- Indigenous studies, knowledge and culture
- Indigenous community development
- Indigenous intersections with other disciplines
Make a meaningful contribution to the future of Indigenous research and affairs. Master of Philosophy students are equipped with the critical skills required to work in research or to continue on to study a PhD.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as a list of available research areas.
JCU Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) graduates are internationally recognised as experts who produce valuable new knowledge in their fields.
Graduates pursue careers in politics, Indigenous areas of corporate organisations, not-for-profit, media, research and education.
You could find employment as a research officer, policy advisor, community relations officer, journalist, Indigenous programs advisor, politician in Indigenous Affairs, academic, lecturer or school leadership positions. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.
Master of Philosophy (Indigenous)
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 111103 |
Course type | Masters by Research (AQF 9) |
Division | Indigenous Education and Research Centre |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements Students with a GPA below 5.5 in their final year of coursework study should contact the Indigenous Education and Research Centre to discuss pathways to admission. |
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. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load) | 2 EFTSL |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have: Knowledge:
Skills
Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates
RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates
MR7011:00 Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Indigenous)
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4.5 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 | 15 credit points of non-core coursework subjects |
Allowed coursework subjects | As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School |
Credit | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (INDIGENOUS) |
Approved abbreviation | MPhil(Indigenous) |
Inclusion of field of study on testamur | The field of research shall not appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion and have completed the appropriate subjects may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies] or the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine]. |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD33,600.00
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.
The pathway into a JCU Masters of Philosophy degree is to have achieved a Bachelor’s Degree with GPA 5.5 in the final year or demonstrated research experience.
To be eligible to apply for entry to a Research Masters degree an applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Research Masters level by the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree with either a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 in the final full time year of study, or with demonstrated research experience.
Visit the Graduate Research School website for more information, and then complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Real stories
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Lecturer
Dr Ailie McDowall
Lecturer
A Master of Philosophy is quite fun – it’s very different from coursework. It’s self-guided. You get to develop your own projects as you go. You’re coming up with research problems and research questions. You’re learning how to develop data collection tools. You’re learning skills that can be used in any setting.