Arts and Social Sciences

Gain a one-year university qualification while opening up your pathway into many JCU Bachelor degrees. The Diploma of Higher Education is recognised as a stand-alone qualification designed for students who don’t meet the entry requirements of a Bachelor degree.

Develop your critical judgement to respond to social, cultural and political issues and build a career with impact.

Learn from expert researchers, managers, and lecturers who are leaders in their field. Be fast-tracked into the workforce with practical skills and in-depth knowledge.

Reap the benefits of a legal qualification boosted by the complementary practical knowledge of an arts degree.

Combine your passions and gain in-depth knowledge and skills across a range of fields in arts and science.

Develop the skills to excel in research with the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies] at JCU.

Hone your research planning and implementation with the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies] at JCU.

Flexible study options mean you can design a social science course that's just right for you.

Make a difference to global futures with the University ranked #1 in the world for collaborative partnerships for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).* Gain the expertise and specialist skills needed to help direct development initiatives like poverty alleviation, sustainable planning, and global health. * Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020

Prepare yourself to tackle the complex contemporary issues of social policy, governance, cultural heritage, and resource management.

JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to develop yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

A JCU Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) provides exceptional students with the opportunity to complete a significant independent research thesis.

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