Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (Tropical Environments and Societies) (James Cook University)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
Gain the formal research training experience you need to begin an exciting research degree at James Cook University.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Completion of at least an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (credit average) in the final year; or other qualifications recognised by the University as equivalent.
Refer below for the course articulation level requirement.
Course Articulation
Students seeking admission to a research higher degree should consult the University’s Higher Degree by Research Requirements.
(Website: https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/research-education/higher-degree-by-research-requirements)
Students seeking admission to a Masters by Research must have obtained at least a GPA 5.0 (Credit) for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. To be eligible to apply for direct admission to a PhD, students must have obtained at least a GPA 6.0 (Distinction) for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods.
Advanced Standing
Application for advanced standing from the core subject will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 86 (no component less than 21) / Pearson PTE Academic 58 (no component less than 54); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
Study Program
Students are required to complete (24 credit points) as follows.
Course Structure
4-6 subjects in 2 terms
Core Subjects
- Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies
- Research Project in Tropical Environments and Societies
Options
Note: Optional subjects will be determined in consultation with research supervisors and will be put on the student’s study plan.
Select 6 credit points* of any postgraduate Research Methods subject/s
- Asia Pacific Development: Culture and Globalisation
- Ecological Research Methods
- Scientific Research Methods
- Research Dissertation
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
- Behaviour Management
- Assessment
- Atypical Development
- Foundations of Counselling Theory
- Foundations of Counselling Practice
- Advanced Counselling
- Educational Leadership
- Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Education for Sustainability
- Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
- Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change
- Individual Researched Action Project
- Qualitative Research Methods for Health Professionals
- Planning and Evaluation for Primary Health Care
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Policy Analysis and Management
- Shifting Geopolitical Environments in Emerging States
- Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies
- Research Project in Tropical Environments and Societies
- Post-Graduate Research Methods for the Social Sciences
- Epidemiology for Public Health
- Biostatistics for Public Health
- Special Topic 1
- Special Topic 2
- Quantitative Methods in Science
- Professional Placement
- Research Project (Part 1 of 2)
- Research Project (Part 2 of 2)
- Data Mining
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Select 6 credit points* of any postgraduate subjects
*1 subject worth 6 credit points or 2 subjects each worth 3 credit points