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Master of Philosophy in Natural and Physical Sciences

Masters.
James Cook University

100

in world course ranking*

5

in local course ranking*
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About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of sustainability, climate policy and environmental management in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as research methodologies, remediation and environmental law, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as policy speacialist, marine specialist, environmental manager, environmental consultant, parks and land manager, academic, and etc. in companies including Edge Group, WWF, Melbourne Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Environment Programme, and etc.

Campus

  • Cairns
  • Townsville

Living Costs in Cairns**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,078 - 1,426

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 925 - 1,223

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 42,640

Information

Duration

2 years

Upcoming Intakes

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Course Code

081373M

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

AIMS@JCU Scholarships

A$33,092

International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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