
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
Designed for high performing university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. As a JCU PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity to undertake focused research in the tropics. You will explore and generate new knowledge to meet the social, environmental an
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Smithfield
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 081388D
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Course overview
Designed for high performing university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. As a JCU PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity to undertake focused research in the tropics. You will explore and generate new knowledge to meet the social, environmental and sustainability challenges facing tropical communities.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree (1 or 2A) or postgraduate qualification, incl. one semester of supervised research with a distinction grade and one research methods subject; AQF level 9 research master with two thirds supervised research and a thesis.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree (1 or 2A) or postgraduate qualification, incl. one semester of supervised research with a distinction grade and one research methods subject; AQF level 9 research master with two thirds supervised research and a thesis.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Townsville | — | — | $44,768per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | James Cook University - Cairns | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Cairns | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Online | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Singapore | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

