Postgraduate Study Guide 2012 - Arts, Education & Social Sciences

Arts, Education & Social Sciences

Postgraduate Research and Coursework Programs

2012

WelcomeJames Cook University is contemporary and dynamic, and the second oldest university in Queensland. We are a leading research-intensive university established more than 40 years ago as Australia’s university for the tropics. Our mandate is to conduct research and teaching in areas of particular relevance to the tropics, a region that is the home of nearly half the world’s population, 85 per cent of its biodiversity and many of the most critical challenges of our time. This clear and potent vision is reflected in our Strategic Intent to create a brighter future for life in the tropics worldwide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

James Cook University is ranked among the best universities in the world for the strength of our teaching programs and the high calibre of our research. In 2010, the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking placed us in the top 400 of the world’s 14,000 universities. Many of our academic staff are world-leaders in their areas of expertise, particularly in the many challenges facing the tropics, and our alumni are making a real difference throughout the world.

At JCU, our students are the heart of our organisation and our aim is to ignite and support your passion for learning and to equip you with the expertise and intellectual curiosity to make a difference in your profession and your community. As a postgraduate student at JCU you will enjoy a supportive study environment, highly qualified teachers and exceptional facilities. We offer students a comprehensive range of courses and opportunities to work with world-class researchers. Our alumni are valued by employers for their combination of theoretical and practical experience, as well as their communication and technology skills.

Please take the time to discover our campuses, facilities and the large range of courses that are outlined in this Study Guide. I hope I will have the opportunity to welcome you to our University.

Professor Sandra HardingVice-Chancellor and President

Academic Calender 2012

TEACHING PERIOD 1

Orientation Week 13 – 17 February

Study Period 1 begins 20 February

Lecture Recess 16 – 20 April

Teaching ends 25 May

Study vacation 28 May – 1 June

Examination period 2 – 15 June

Study Period 1 ends 15 June

Results published 2 July

TEACHING PERIOD 2

Orientation Week 16 – 20 July

Study Period 2 begins 23 July

Lecture Recess 24 – 28 September

Teaching ends 26 October

Study vacation 29 October – 2 November

Examination period 3 – 16 November

Study Period 2 ends 16 November

Results published 3 December

University Facts & Figures

Our Intent A brighter future in the tropics, world wide.

Total Students 18,968

Academic Staff 1,898

Locations TOWNSVILLE, CAIRNS, SINGAPORE, Brisbane, Mackay, Mount Isa, Thursday Island, Beijing

Faculties & Schools

FACULTY SCHOOL

Arts, Education & Social Sciences • Arts & Social Sciences• Education• Indigenous Australian Studies

Law, Business & the Creative Arts • Business• Law• Creative Arts

Medicine, Health & Molecular Sciences

• Medicine & Dentistry• Rural & Remote Health (Mount Isa Centre)• Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition• Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences• Public Health, Tropical Medicine &

Rehabilitation Sciences• Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Science & Engineering • Earth & Environmental Sciences• Engineering & Physical Sciences• Marine & Tropical Biology

For a more detailed 2012 calendar, visit www-public.jcu.edu.au/handbooks2011/JCUPRD1_051945

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Postgraduate Study Guide 2012

James Cook UniversityYour university in the tropics 2

JCU campuses 4

Accommodation 8

Library, technology and study resources 9

Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences 10

Postgraduate pathways at JCU 12

Flexible study options and study requirements 14

Postgraduate courses - Arts, Education & Social Sciences Arts & Social Sciences 18

Education 30

Indigenous Australian Studies 38

Entry and application informationEntry requirements 44

How to apply 45

Study costs 46

Financial assistance 48

International student information 49

A-Z study area index 50

JCU terminology 52

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Your university in the tropicsJCU is ranked as one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions.

Proud heritageJames Cook University (JCU) is a dynamic university of global standing and Queensland’s second oldest university. We offered our first courses in Townsville in 1961 as an annex of the University of Queensland, and then in 1970 at a ceremony in Townsville, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed JCU as a university in its own right.

Now a three-campus university with more than 17,000 students, our main campuses are located in Townsville, Cairns, and Singapore, along with a Brisbane campus run by Russo Higher Education that offers courses for international students, and study centres in Mt Isa, Mackay and Thursday Island.

World rankingThe Institute of Higher Education, which compiles the Academic Ranking of World Universities, ranks JCU as one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, and in 2010 placed us in the top 301-400 grouping of the more than 14,000 universities in the world.* In Asia and the Pacific, we are placed in the top 100.** Only one other university in Queensland makes this prestigious list.

JCU is also ranked as Australia’s leading university in Environmental Science and Management, and Fisheries Science research***.

Research strengthsJCU is committed to excellent and high-impact research, particularly in issues of critical importance to the tropical world. As a regionally based university, we recognise our obligation to engage with our community to find solutions that will make a difference in northern Queensland and for industries in our region. We also invest in commercialising our research, and have built strong partnerships with other research organisations in Australia and globally. JCU strives to be a catalyst for innovation and understanding.

Research at JCU is grouped around four broad themes:

• TropicalEcosystems,Conservationand Climate Change

• IndustriesandEconomiesin the Tropics

• PeoplesandSocietiesin the Tropics

• TropicalHealth,Medicineand Biosecurity.

Total research-related income at JCU reached $52.6 million in 2010, including funding from government, competitive grants and industry. This is expected to rise in the coming years.

Respected courses and teachersWe offer more than 120 postgraduate courses spanning the arts, business, creative arts, education, engineering, health sciences, information technology, law, medicine, sciences, social sciences and veterinary science.

Our professional coursework programs are accredited by industry and professional associations, and many professionals are guest lecturers. Over the past three years JCU academics have won up to 30 citations for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council – more teaching awards than many larger universities. Our research strength means that if you are planning research studies with us, your supervisor is likely to be internationally recognised in their field.

Help to succeedPostgraduate students at JCU enjoy a friendly and supportive environment and lecturers and supervisors are easily accessible. After graduation they become part of your professional network, something many of our graduates consider an additional benefit to their time at JCU. The student and graduate profiles throughout this guide describe the study experience at JCU. * International Handbook of Universities, International Union of Universities 2010.

** Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2010. This ranking system is widely acknowledged as a leading global indicator of university status.

*** Excellence in Research Australia 2010 national report

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Study centres are located in Mackay, Mount Isa and Thursday Island with research stations and other sites spread around northern Queensland. JCU also has a Brisbane campus operated by Russo Higher Education, which caters to international students. Our campuses are renowned for their stunning natural settings and friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Townsville campusSprawling bushland and a mix of contemporary and heritage facilities characterise the expansive Townsville campus. As JCU’s largest campus, with approximately 12,000 students, it is set in 386 hectares of bushland and natural parkland, 13 kilometres from Townsville’s central business district.

More than 1,250 students from diverse backgrounds live on campus in colleges and halls of residence, making it a vibrant, learning community. New infrastructure development, built in line with the university’s commitment to sustainable growth, has seen JCU partner with CSIRO to create the Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct (ATSIP) – a world class tropical research hub that has been established to focus on finding scientific solutions for sustainable natural resource use in the tropics.

The campus offers a range of facilities and activities for students including:

• Cafés,barsandretailoutlets

• Bookshop

• Freeparking

• Gym,sportingfacilitiesandmanyactive clubs and societies

• On-campuschildcareoptions

• Swimmingpool

• Performancespace

• JCUAccommodationService

• Counsellingandcareerservices

• EddieKoikaMabolibrary.

Townsville cityWith a population of 181,000, Townsville is Australia’s largest city in the tropics. Situated in the dry tropics, where most days are sunny, Townsville is a thriving coastal city and port.

The city is a stepping-off point for visitingtheGreatBarrierReeftwohours away by boat, and one hour from the Wet Tropics rainforests of Paluma. There is also a wealth of sporting, cultural and entertainment options available.

Find out more about Townsville at: www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Townsville campus Fast factsCampus area: 386 hectares

Total students: around 12,000

Postgraduate students: 2,744 Undergraduate students: 8,212

Around 14% are international students

Cairns campusLocated in the northern beaches suburb of Smithfield, JCU Cairns campus combines a spectacular natural setting with modern and innovative teaching facilities. Just 15 kilometres north of the city centre, the campus nestles below rainforest-covered mountains and takes in the views of the rainforest and nearby Coral Sea.

With a student population of around 4,000, the campus includes an impressive library and information technology building, exceptional science teaching laboratories

and specialist health and science research facilities. A state-of-the-art, $30 million Dentistry teaching building opened in 2010 featuring a world-class clinical simulation laboratory. Facilities at the growing campus include:

• Studenteatery,caféandbar

• Bookshop

• 300-seatamphitheatre

• Freeparking

• Bikepaths

• Aregularbusservice

• Nearbyshoppingcentrewithsupermarkets, bank branches, post office and specialty shops

• Fivechildcarecentresinlessthana kilometre radius of the campus

• Acommercialstudentaccommodation complex located opposite the campus.

Cairns cityAs one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, Cairns is thegatewaytotheGreatBarrierReef, is flanked by World-Heritage rainforests, and the rugged expanse of the savannas of the dry tropics.

With a diverse population of over 140,000, Cairns offers excellent cultural and sporting facilities, and anarrayofcafés,bars,restaurants,shopping and entertainment.

For more info on Cairns visit: www.cairns.qld.gov.au and www.cairns.com.au

Cairns campus Fast factsCampus area: 88 hectares


Postgraduate students: 426 Undergraduate students: 3,155

Around 9% are international students

JCU campuses Our main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Townsville, Cairns and Singapore.



Singapore campusJCU Singapore is the University’s first offshore Asian campus, and is home to a student population of more than 2,200. Established in 2003, the campus JCU Singapore offers a quality Australian education experience in the heart of Asia.

The campus is among the most modern and best equipped in Singapore, providing access to a range of fully featured and air-conditioned lecture and tutorial rooms, student study rooms, food outlets, private and group research rooms and sporting facilities. Access is provided through campus-wide Wi-Fi facilities.

The campus provides students with access to a full range of facilities and services to support their learning, including:

• Fullyequippedlibrary

• Computerlaboratories

• Privateandgroupresearchrooms

• Studentsbistro

• Accesstoavarietyofsportingfacilities

• Afreelaptoponenrolment(conditions apply).

Singapore cityLocated in the heart of Asia, Singapore is fast becoming a global education hub, and students here gain valuable experience in one of the world’s major markets. Singapore’s unique characteristics and highly accessible infrastructure make it one of the best places for study and work in Asia, providing students with an exciting platform for professional fulfilment and cross-cultural interaction.

Singapore campus Fast factsCampus area: 600 Upper Thompson Road (main campus) -18,535 sqm; 10AngMoKioStreet54(temporarycampus) - 17,103sqm


Postgraduate students: 511

Undergraduate students: 1,123

Foundation students: 115

ELPP: 306

BrisbaneOur Brisbane campus offers business and IT degrees to international students and is operated by Russo Higher Education. Located in Queen Street in the city centre, the campus is housed in a renovated high-rise complex. The campus also offers a central city location. Find out more at: www.jcub.edu.au

Study centresMackayThe JCU Mackay Education and Research Centre, located in a new two-storey building as part of the Mackay Base Hospital redevelopment, provides support for students studying externally. The facility houses medical students from the JCU School of Medicine and Dentistry, and contains tutorial and clinical rooms, study areas and administration areas. Mackay is a prosperous, multicultural coastal city with a population of around 78,000. Learn more about Mackay at: www.mackayregion.com

Mount IsaJCU’s Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health offers nursing courses with a special emphasis on rural, remote and Indigenous health care. The centre houses teaching rooms, a library and research facilities. Mount Isa is the administrative centre for remote west Queensland, with a population of around 19,000. Learn more about Mount Isa at: www.mountisa.biz

Thursday IslandJCU’s study centre on Thursday Island delivers nursing and education courses to the most northerly region of Australia, off the tip of Cape York. Thursday Island is the administrative centre for the 20 islands of the Torres Strait, which have a distinct Indigenous culture and heritage. Learn more about the Torres Strait at: www.tsra.gov.au

Further infoFor information on our campuses and locations visitthe Future Students site:

www.jcu.edu.au/study

For interactive campus maps, visit:

www.jcu.edu.au/maps



AccommodationLive on or off campus in a range of accommodation options

JCU Accommodation ServiceTownsville and Cairns are large regional cities with a range of student housing. Private rental options include houses, townhouses, apartments, share houses and full board arrangements. Student accommodation is offered on campus in Townsville, and in Cairns, adjacent to the campus. In Singapore there are off-campus hostels or private rental and share accommodation options.

The JCU Accommodation Service can help you find suitable accommodation and coordinates the application process for halls of residence and colleges on the Townsville campus. You can apply online at the Accommodation Service website - www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation. There are administration fees. Competition is strong for on campus accommodation, so it’s best to contact the Service early. You can also contact the colleges directly to discuss the facilities. The Service maintains an online database of houses, units, granny flats, share accommodation, full board and caretaker arrangements.

TownsvilleApproximately 1,250 students live in student halls and on-campus colleges. Most colleges offer full board accommodation, providing three meals a day, while some have self-catering options.

Student halls and colleges provide a single study/bedroom furnished with bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, wardrobe, phone connection, Internet access and email address. Additional facilities may include computer rooms, televisions, laundry, sport and recreation resources and tutorial support.

The halls and colleges are listed below and the Accommodation Service also manages eight, 2-bedroom off-campus units. Contact the Service for more information.

The John Flynn College Catered accommodation for more than 200 students. The rooms are set in small complexes with share lounge, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. The College is affiliated with the Uniting and Lutheran Churches and is open to all students. Tel: (07) 4727 7500<[email protected]>www.johnflynn.org

St Mark’s College St. Marks College is an Anglican Church college open to all students, providing accommodation for 153 male and female students.Tel: (07) 4779 5044<[email protected]>

The Catholic College of St Raphael and St PaulSt Paul offers accommodation for 150 male and female students on separate floors. St Raphael’s offers accommodation for 80 female students. Some self-catering options are available, and a new co-ed wing opened in 2010. Tel: (07) 4727 7800 <[email protected]>

JCU Halls of Residence JCU manages four non-denominational halls for 770 students:UniversityHall,GeorgeRoberts Hall, Western Courts and Rotary International House. Options include full board and self-catering, single and twin-share rooms, and townhouses. Some wheelchair-accessible, self-catering units are available.Tel: (07) 4781 5777<[email protected]>

Further infoJCU Accommodation ServiceTownsville 07 4781 4148<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

CairnsJCU’s Accommodation Service can provide information about the large number of off-campus

commercial accommodation options available for Cairns students.

JCU Cairns Student Lodge Located 400m from the JCU Cairns campus, Cairns Student Lodge is JCU’s preferred accommodation partner and offers a fully catered accommodation/study experience for 225 students. Rent includes a private bedroom, free unlimited Internet access via a JCU account, electricity and gas, weekly cleaning (bathroom and living room) and a personal phone line (pay for outgoing calls). There is car parking, a swimming pool, volleyball court, community TV/lounge/bar/game area and an on-site manager. Tel: (07) 4057 1111<[email protected]>www.studentlodge.com.au

Cairns SharehouseThis service maintains share facilities for students and backpackers in houses and apartments around Cairns.www.cairns-sharehouse.com

Singapore Students at JCU Singapore are offered assistance with finding off-campus accommodation, such as hostels, serviced apartments, private rentals or share accommodation. Students are

provided with assistance to settle in Singapore, and are encouraged to make accommodation arrangements well in advance of commencing their studies. For more information on accommodation send your enquiries to :<[email protected]>

Off campus, privately operated hostels provide good accommodation at a reasonable price with most offering a minimum contract period of three months. You can lead an independent lifestyle in a single room or share with other students. To view different off-campus hostels, please refer to www.jcu.edu.sg

For those with a more flexible budget, a serviced apartment can be a good option where four to eight students live together and facility services are provided. Furnished like a regular home, serviced apartments have the additional convenience of house-keeping services.

94 Student Hostel Located just over 8km from the University campus, the hostel provides rooms for one to four people, 24-hour security, cooking facilities, study and recreation areas, laundry and cleaning services. <[email protected]>www.94residences.com

Library, technology and study resourcesPostgraduate students at JCU enjoy advanced teaching, learning and research facilities.

Teaching facilitiesTeaching facilities include 500-seat lecture theatres, smaller lecture theatres, seminar rooms, computer laboratories, science teaching laboratories and practical training areas. There are more than 350 teaching rooms in Townsville and Cairns, many with the latest data projection and visual presentation technology. Our cutting-edge, audiovisual technology helps students, lecturers and researchers to collaborate across campuses. JCU Singapore provides complimentary laptops to all students undergoing academic degree programs.

Research students usually have their own or shared study areas on campus with access to a computer workstation and printing facilities. In Cairns there is a dedicated postgraduate student centre that includes workspaces, communal kitchen and discussion areas, while in Singapore there are research and computer labs available for student use.

JCU’s High Performance Computing Unit provides science and mathematics research students with access to high-speed computing and data processing systems on campus and via the Queensland Parallel Supercomputing Facility (QPSF) at the University of Queensland.

Library and Information ServicesThe JCU Library is one of the best in regional Australia with the campuses in Townsville and Cairns having extensive opening hours and a combined collection of almost half a million print-based materials, plus electronic resources with more than 280 databases, 33,000 full-text journals, and 60,000 eBooks. All eResources and resource discovery tools, including OneSearch and the library catalogue

are available online, 24 hours a day. Books can be ordered online and delivered between campuses. Researchers will appreciate JCU’s unique special collections including the historical North Queensland Photographic Collection, extensive archive collections, newspapers and rare books relating to northern Queensland. Townsville’s Mabo Library also has new 24-hour Information Commons and Learning Commonswithastudentcafé.

JCU Singapore’s library has access to more than 3,000 reference books, and is connected to the JCUA library with its multitude of e-journals and online publications available through the library web portal. The Singapore campus boasts a wireless environment providing students with constant Internet access. All international students studying at JCU Singapore enjoy a free one-year membership with the National Library Board (NLB) of Singapore, which has 19 public libraries throughout the city. All JCU libraries offer wireless facilities for electronic devices, computer workstations, individual and group working spaces, printers and photocopiers.

Free technology training Free library and IT skills training is available online or face-to-face. The library offers research and postgraduate students, both on and off campus, support and assistance regarding students’ research queries, advice on using electronic resources, understanding copyright and thesis submissions. This is available in person, by phone, email, our AskNow online chat service, and via our extensive web pages.

The Library manages the University’s digital research repository, ResearchOnline@JCU which provides online access to publications authored

by JCU staff and higher degree students including journal articles, conference papers and theses.

The Library’s InfoHelp service provides assistance with general library and computing queries. Language and Learning Services also provide students with study skills resources, including workshops and online courses about time management, note taking and essay writing. The Service operates from centres in the Townsville and Cairns libraries.

The IT Helpdesk at JCU Singapore assists students with basic software and hardware troubleshooting, software installation and on-campus wireless network connectivity support. The staff are happy to help students locate materials and answer questions. For more in-depth explanations, tutorials on useful library skills are available by asking at the service desk.

Find out more at:

www.jcu.edu.au/libcomp and

http://www.jcu.edu.sg/Home/CampusLife/tabid/74/SuperStructureID/15/Default.aspx

Leading technology Using information technology is an integral part of university study. Over 880 computer stations are available across JCU campuses and study centres. In Townsville and Cairns there are 24-hour computer laboratories and wireless zones in the coffee shop, library, and other areas. Information on all services for students is available on the Current Students website at:

www.jcu.edu.au/student/

To view the facilities in Singapore, refer to the following link: www.jcu.edu.sg/Home/CampusLife/tabid/74/SuperStructureID/15/Default.aspx

The Australian JCU network is one of the most powerful in regional Australia. State-of-the-art videoconferencing technology links lecturers, researchers and students between our study sites aroundQueensland.AccessGridisa dedicated network for large scale, multi-site research collaborations, linking teaching sites in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay with the rest of regional Queensland and the world. This technology is used by medicine and health sciences for remote teaching.

JCU Singapore adopts cutting edge technology. All students are given access to LearnJCU, an online blackboard academic suite that provides access to teaching materials, lecturers, assessment information and much more. It means you can manage your studies online while on campus, or if using a computer at home with broadband Internet access, you do not have to be on campus every day. Online services include, delivering assignments electronically, contacting lecturers by email, joining class discussion groups, checking lecture notes, downloading lecture podcasts and subject materials, ordering books from the JCU Bookshop, accessing library services, checking your timetable and changing your enrolment details.


Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences

Research and innovation are key drivers within the Faculty, which provides internationally recognised standards of delivery with particular emphasis on research into issues of relevance to people and societies in the tropics.

Bringing together traditional and contemporary study areas, the Faculty provides a learning environment where staff and students from diverse cultural, demographic and learning backgrounds are welcomed and supported to excel in scholarship, research and professional development.

The Faculty offers postgraduate coursework and research programs across the arts and humanities, social sciences, psychology, Indigenous Australian studies and education.

The career options available to graduates from the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences are as diverse as the graduates themselves. The Faculty strives to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and innovation they will need to follow their chosen career paths.

Flexible study optionsTo meet the needs of working professionals, many courses, especially those in psychology, social work and education, are available externally or by short blocks of on-campus tuition, also known as intensives.

Research and innovationThe Faculty’s research theme is People, Identity and Place , focusing on people and societies in the tropics. It concentrates on the social dynamics of change and quality of life in the tropics through research on: communication, creativity and cultural expression; Indigenous and minority futures; understanding the past and cultural heritage; environmental change and climate variability; health and lifespan development; promoting an innovation culture and economy

through education; social justice and community well-being; governance, political innovation and regional development.

Cairns InstituteLocated at JCU’s Cairns campus, The Cairns Institute is a unique international institute for advanced studies of human life in the tropics within a global context. It brings together leading researchers from the humanities, social sciences, education, creative arts and other disciplines. It will become a research, consulting, policy development and teaching hub for northern Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and complements existing JCU research centres in areas such as medicine, marine biology and tropical agriculture.


ScholarshipsThe Faculty offers scholarships for postgraduate research students, including travel grants to assist students with overseas travel as part of their degree. Visit the JCU Scholarships website for details: www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

SchoolsThe Faculty is comprised of three Schools that deliver its courses. The Schools are detailed on the following pages, along with their postgraduate and research programs.

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Four departments form the School of Arts and Social Sciences.

• Anthropology, Archaeology and Sociology offers programs in anthropology, archaeology, sociology, criminology and community development.

• Humanities offers programs in English, history, political science, journalism and writing.

• Psychology offers professional development programs for psychology graduates and an active research program.

• Department of Social Work and Community Welfare including the Centre for Women’s Studies – offers programs by external delivery in social work, mental health and women’s studies.

School of Education

The School has been training teachers for more than 40 years. It offers dynamic professional development opportunities for teachers and those from non-teaching backgrounds. It has a strong commitment to community engagement, with a focus on education for sustainable futures and improved educational outcomes for rural, remote and

Indigenous communities in our region. Many courses are available by external delivery/distance education mode.

School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Northern Queensland is home to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and more than 400 choose to study at JCU, one of the highest Indigenous enrolments in the country. The school offers coursework and research programs that enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate study. It also enables non-Indigenous students to further their knowledge and awareness of Indigenous issues.

Faculty contact detailsTownsville Tel: 07 4781 6559 Fax: 07 4781 5788<[email protected]>

Cairns Tel: 07 4042 1000Fax: 07 4042 1480<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/faess

Research enquiries

GraduateResearchSchoolJames Cook UniversityTownsville QLD 4811Tel: 07 4781 5861Fax: 07 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs



Postgraduate pathways at JCUPostgraduate study has a variety of entry points and pathways.

Postgraduate study is the next level of university study after undergraduate or bachelor degree studies. Postgraduate courses can:

• Enhance existing qualifications or work experience with specialist skills

• Provide new qualifications for graduates wishing to change career paths or pursue studies in an area of special interest

• Provide research opportunities and research skills.

There are two types of postgraduate programs at JCU:

• Coursework programs

• Research higher degree programs. Although students generally choose one of these options, some courses combine elements of both, and students can move between coursework and research programs, as the chart opposite illustrates.

Please note that all qualifications mentioned in this guide refer to Australian qualifications.

Coursework programsCoursework programs require the successful completion of a set of postgraduate subjects. Assessment usually includes a combination of formal exams, written assignments, group work and presentations.

PathwaysMany coursework programs offer a three-tiered, articulated approach, with the successful completion of each course counting towards the next level and accumulating, or articulating, to a coursework masters as shown below: •GraduateCertificate>Graduate

Diploma > Masters by coursework

This approach gives students the convenience of gaining

postgraduate qualifications in stages without having to commit to a full masters program upfront. Entry requirements for postgraduate coursework programs are set out in the Study Areas section of this guide.

Postgraduate certificateThis usually takes six months to complete in full-time mode and offers further study to graduates in an area related to their bachelor degree or professional experience. Subjects successfully completed may be credited towards a postgraduate diploma.

Postgraduate diplomaThis usually takes 12 months to complete in full-time mode, and offers further study to graduates in an area related to their bachelor degree or professional experience. Subjects successfully completed may be credited towards a coursework masters.

Graduate certificateThis usually takes six months to complete in full-time mode, and provides graduates from one study area with the opportunity to undertake coursework studies in another study area. Subjects successfully completed may be credited towards a graduate diploma.

Graduate diplomaThis usually takes 12 months to complete in full-time mode, and provides graduates from one study area with the opportunity to undertake coursework generally in another study area. Subjects successfully completed may be credited towards a coursework masters.

Coursework mastersThis usually takes 18–24 months to complete in full-time mode, and provides mastery or advanced

overview of a field of study. It is much more specialised than an undergraduate degree.

Professional Doctorate by courseworkThis usually takes three years to complete in full-time mode, and enables professionals to make a significant contribution to knowledge and practice through research and coursework conducted in a professional setting. An example is the Doctor of Education.

Research Methods CoursesThese are designed to prepare students who wish to progress to research higher degrees but do not have appropriate Honours or research entry requirements. They include the GraduateCertificateofResearchMethods and the Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods.

Research higher degree programsThe output of a research program is a supervised, original research thesis in a specialist area, leading to new knowledge.

PathwaysEntry to research higher degrees usually requires a first or second class (Division A) bachelor degree with Honours. For those who do not have a bachelor degree with Honours, JCU offers research-qualifying courses known as Research Methods Courses as entry pathways for research degrees.

Research mastersThese degrees incorporate a supervised research project and thesis and usually take 12-24 months to complete in full-time mode. There are several research masters at JCU, for example: Master of Philosophy and

Master of Science. Applicants will require a first or second class (Division A) bachelor degree, or a GraduateCertificateorGraduateDiploma of Research Methods.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)This degree incorporates a substantial, supervised research project and thesis and usually takes between two to four years to complete in full-time mode. At JCU a Doctor of Philosophy can encompass any study area in which JCU has academic expertise. Applicants will require a first or second class (Division A) bachelor degree or a masters by research.

Professional doctorates by researchThese follow a similar structure to the coursework professional doctorates, but incorporate more than 66 per cent research and thesis work. They usually take three to five years to complete in full-time mode. Examples include the Doctor of Psychology or Doctor of Public Health. Applicants require either a masters by coursework or bachelor degree with at least first or second class (Division A) Honours. Appropriate professional experience is also required.

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Pathways to ResearchResearch methods courses are for graduates wishing to enter research higher degrees at JCU, who do not have the appropriate research experience to meet Faculty entry requirements. These courses provide graduates with sufficient research experience to enter some research masters programs at JCU.

Students need to achieve a grade point average of at least Credit to progress to a research masters program.

POSTGRADUATEDIPLOMAOFRESEARCH METHODST C E 1 CS

Abbreviation:PGDipResMethCode: 89007Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 24

Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsApplicants should have a three-year bachelor degree in Education, with a third year grade point average of at least Credit. Advanced Standing may also be granted for recognised prior learning.

Course structureStudents follow an individually tailored course of study to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points, including coursework and research components, as determined by

their Head of School. Subjects should be chosen to enable the student to complete JCU’s confirmation of candidature requirements for a research masters.

GRADUATECERTIFICATEOFRESEARCH METHODST C E 0.5 CS

Abbreviation:GCertResMethCode: 89011Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 12


Entry requirementsA four-year bachelor degree in Education, with a fourth year grade point average of at least Credit.

Course structureStudents follow an individually tailored course of study to obtain a minimum of 12 credit points, including coursework and research components, as determined by the appropriate Head of School. Subjects should be chosen to enable the student to complete JCU’s confirmation of candidature requirements for a research masters.

Further informationFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 4464/6289<[email protected]>

Townsville campus T Cairns campus C

External ECourse duration (Years full-time) 1

Commonwealth supported place CS

Flexible study options and study requirementsJCU understands that flexibility is important for students. Programs include part-time options, online subjects, after-hours lectures, weekend workshops and short, on-campus intensives.

Further infoSubject information To view subject information, including delivery modes and assessment information, visit our Subject Studyfinder site: https://secure.jcu.edu.au/app/studyfinder

Research students JCU’sGraduateResearchSchool: <[email protected]>

www.jcu.edu.au/office/grs

For coursework students, many postgraduate subjects are available in a range of delivery modes. For research students, there are part-time and off-campus options.

Coursework studyPostgraduate coursework studies are flexible. You decide on the number of subjects you can manage each study period (or semester) and enrol appropriately. Provided you follow the approved course structure, you can work through the course requirements part-time, fitting your studies around work and personal commitments. This may mean cutting back on the number of subjects in some study periods when you have heavy work commitments, and making up subjects next study period, perhaps including subjects offered by Block or Intensive mode.

International students, however, must enrol full-time.

Subject delivery modesFor greater flexibility, many of our postgraduate coursework programs include subjects with a variety of delivery modes. The four subject delivery modes at JCU are explained below.

Internal mode: requires regular attendance at classes on campus over most weeks of a study period. Internal mode subjects offered for Study Period 1 (Feb 20 - June 15) or 2 (23 July - 16 Nov) (the main study periods) are generally 13 weeks in duration.

Block mode: requires attendance at classes held in block or intensive teaching sessions, on or off campus. Classes may, for example, take place over one-week or two-week intensive blocks; from 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday for consecutive weekends; or several evenings per week.

Limited attendance mode: requires some attendance at classes on

campus, combined with flexible delivery of course materials and, in some cases, professional placements. Flexible delivery can include online delivery, print material or other technologies.

External mode: requires no on-campus attendance for classes. All learning materials are offered via flexible delivery using a combination of online delivery, print material or other technologies. There may be an optional on-campus residential component.

Subjects and credit points Coursework programs use a system of credit points. A full-time study load for an academic year at JCU is 24 credit points. Most subjects have a value of three credit points.

A postgraduate certificate, for example, requires the completion of 12 credit points, or four different three-credit point subjects. To check the credit point value of a subject, look at the final digit of its code. For example:• TO5060:03TourismAnalysis

is worth three credit points• EA5027:06AdvancedField

Training is worth six credit points.

To view subject information, visit our Subject Studyfinder site - https://secure.jcu.edu.au/app/studyfinder/index.cfm

AssessmentEach subject will have its own assessment requirements which may include written assignments, presentations, group assignments, participation in tutorials, exams, field work/practical work, special projects or dissertations. To view assessment information for each subject, visit the Subject Studyfinder site.

Study requirementsAs a postgraduate student you will need to develop a study pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments, and be disciplined about adhering to it.

For a full-time student, each three-credit-point subject will require a quarter of your available time and effort. Full-time students can reasonably expect the workload, including teaching and non-teaching hours of lectures, tutorials, and study, will be at least 40–48 hours per week. For part-time students, this equates to at least 12 hours per week for each three-credit-point subject.

You will be expected to understand and apply theories and concepts and to critically examine different viewpoints for your assessment work. Making time for library research and independent study is also important along with active participation in class discussions.

Research higher degrees Research higher degree candidates commence their research early in their candidature and need to be comfortable working independently from the beginning. Most universities have a rigorous hurdle termed ‘confirmation of candidature’‚ within the first 12 months. The process normally includes the acquisition of necessary technical and methodological skills, completion of any required coursework subjects, completion of an adequate amount of research, submission of a significant piece of writing, a public presentation on the project, culminating in a formal review of progress and project plans by a confirmation committee.

Research masters or doctoral students also have to complete other milestones including: annual progress reports, a mid-candidature review and a pre-completion seminar. JCU’s research higher degree programs emphasise the development of transferable generic skills. Our research skills program is designed to assist candidates develop the skills required for their chosen career as well as the skills needed to complete a

research degree. International researchstudentsalsotaketheSKIPprogram (Skills for International Postgraduates) to assist them get their thesis started and meet their confirmation of candidature milestone. Special assistance is also available to students whose first language is not English.

Research students report the outcomes of their research in a thesis, which is externally examined. The thesis length and structure will vary according to the study area. Research masters and doctoral theses (dissertations) are externally examined and about half the examiners are from outside Australia. These arrangements ensure that JCU graduate degrees are of international standard.



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Postgraduate courses

Arts & Social Sciences

Education

Indigenous Australian Studies



School of Arts and Social SciencesOffering diverse and contemporary programs across the arts, humanities, psychology and the social sciences.

The School of Arts and Social Sciences brings together the following departments for teaching and research:

• Anthropology,Archaeologyand Sociology

• Humanities

• Psychology

• SocialWorkandHumanServices

• CentreforWomen’sStudies.

CoursesMost study areas in the School are available in articulated coursework programs including graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters. For students interested in research higher degrees, the School offers a research masters – Master of Philosophy – and Doctor of Philosophy.

Anthropology, Archaeology and Sociology The Department offers coursework and research programs in anthropology, archaeology, sociology, and criminology.

Research interests are structured around the following broad themes:

• Health, wellbeing and social justice in the tropics

• Coastal societies, environments and heritage

• Cultural responses to change (including cultural festivals, new technologies, and political activism)

• Social dimensions of climate change.

HumanitiesThe Department of Humanities incorporates English (including cinema and communications),

history, journalism (including professional writing and public relations), modern languages and political science.

Coursework programs include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and the Master of Arts.

Research interests in the Department are grouped around the following study areas:

• EnglishLiterature

• History

• Journalism&Writing

• ModernLanguages

• PoliticalScience

• ScreenandMediaStudies.

PsychologyThe Department of Psychology has APAC accredited undergraduate degrees and offers integrated professional coursework programs for psychology graduates that are also approved by the relevant Colleges of the Australian Psychological Society.

Psychology at JCU has a wide range of facilities, including laboratories and a psychology clinic in Townsville and excellent facilities on the Cairns campus. Facilities include observation suites, electrically shielded psychophysiology recording facilities, a controlled environment research suite, and evolutionary psychology laboratories.

The Townsville Hospital adjacent to the Townsville campus houses state-of-the-art neural imaging equipment and provides outstanding training, treatment, and research opportunities, including a secure 31-bed forensic unit. Cairns offers research facilities in the health and sciences complex, containing a purpose built drugs

and human performance research facility, cognitive neuroscience and perception laboratories, and a dedicated bioassay facility.

Current research interests include:

• Cognitivescience

• Evolutionarypsychology

• Forensicpsychology

• Geropsychology

• Healthpsychology

• Neuropsychology

• Personality

• Socialcognition.

Social Work and Human ServicesThe Department incorporates the Centre for Women’s Studies and provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate coursework and research studies around human services and women’s studies.

Currently, the Department’s research activities are focused on the following areas:

• Families,childrenandyouth

• Womenandgender

• AboriginalandTorresStrait Islanders

• Regional,ruralandremote contexts

• Communitywell-beingandecological social justice

• Mentalhealthandsocialjustice

• HumanRights

• LearningandTeaching.

In each of these areas, research may focus on one or several of the following dimensions:

• Infrastructureandgovernance

• Publicandsocialpolicy

• Theoryandprofessionalpractice

• Researchprocesses

• Professionalpracticeeducation

• Waysofknowing.

Cairns InstituteLaunched in 2009, the Cairns Institute is a research institute based on the Cairns campus. It provides leadership on issues and themes of direct relevance to human populations in the tropics worldwide, and is an important centre for national and international scholars in the social sciences, business, education and the humanities.

Travel GrantsThe Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences provides financial support to students wishing to expand their educational experience by undertaking study at an overseas institution. Four grants of $2,500 are awarded each year. The bursary is open to students who have completed the equivalent of six months of full-time study towards their postgraduate degree directly prior to applying for the grant.

ContactsSchool of Arts and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 4182 or 4781 5097Fax: 07 4781 4655<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/sass


Arts and Social Sciences

Degrees available• GraduateCertificateofArts

• GraduateCertificateofResearchMethods

• GraduateDiplomaofArts

• GraduateDiplomaofSocialScience

• Postgraduate Certificate of Clinical Psychology

• Postgraduate Certificate of Family Therapy and Counselling

• Postgraduate Certificate of Forensic Psychology

• Postgraduate Certificate of Mental Health Practice

• Postgraduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology

• Postgraduate Diploma of Forensic Psychology

• Postgraduate Diploma of Geropyschology

• Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

• Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods

• Master of Arts

• Master of Social Science

• Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

• Master of Psychology

• Doctor of Psychology

Research• Doctor of Philosophy

• Master of Philosophy


Arts Postgraduate programs in the arts are designed for graduates who wish to pursue further studies within the Faculty.

Study areas include: Anthropology; Archaeology; Criminology; English; History; Human Services; Indigenous Australian Studies; Journalism; Modern Languages; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; and Writing.

GRADUATECERTIFICATEOFARTST C E 0.5 M Abbreviation:GCertACode: 103711Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 12


Entry requirementsAn appropriate undergraduate degree or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

Course structureThis is a flexible course. After consultation with the course coordinator, students select subjects from one of the study areas listed above, or an approved combination of these or other disciplines. The program may consist of coursework alone, or of coursework together with a minor thesis worth six credit points. Contact the Faculty for further information.

External delivery mode is available in some study areas.

GRADUATEDIPLOMAOFARTST C E 1 M Abbreviation:GDipACode: 13506Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 24



Course structureThis is a flexible course. After consultation with the course coordinator, students select subjects from one of the study areas listed above, or an approved combination of these or other disciplines. The program may consist of coursework alone, or of coursework together

with a minor thesis worth six credit points. Contact the Faculty for further information.


MASTER OF ARTST C E 1.5 M Abbreviation: MACode: 103704Mode: internal/external/limited attendance/block mode; F/PTCredit points: 36


Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree, a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete 36 credit points of Level 5 Arts subjects. Contact the Faculty for further information.

Further informationFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 5788<[email protected]>

Asia-Pacific Governance & DevelopmentThis course prepares students for careers in international and community development with government, non-government and international organisations such as the UN or the World Bank and charities.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (ASIA-PACIFICGOVERNANCEANDDEVELOPMENT)T C E 1.5 M CS

Abbreviation: MSocScCode: 103404Mode: external/limited attendance/block mode; F/PTCredit points: 36



Mr Matthew Salmon is Assistant Director Northern Territory Policy and Programs with the Australian Government’s Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities and is based in Alice Springs.He graduated from James Cook University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) majoring in anthropology and archaeology and returned someyearslatertogainaGraduateDiplomaofEducationin2005.

Working with the Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet, the University of Queensland and as the Director of Operations and Policy for Parks Australia, Mr Salmon has displayed a passion for environmental education and turning conservation outcomes into sustainable economic opportunities.

In the early 2000s, he lead tenure resolution negotiations in Cape York Peninsula, which resulted in the declaration of several new national parks - the first in Queensland for more than a decade.

For the past four years, he has been responsible for the design and development of land management programs in Central Australia, which now employ more than 200 Indigenous Australians.

Focusing on species and landscape conservation in arid Australia and the integration of Indigenous Ecological knowledge with western land management practices, he and his team have attracted partnerships worth more than $20 million for these initiatives.

He is currently completing a Masters degree in Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate change at the University of New England.

Matthew SalmonAssistant Director Northern Territory Policy and Programs

Outstanding Alumni profile



Course structureStudents must successfully complete the core subjects and 18 credit points of elective subjects.

Core subjectsSS5103:06 Postgraduate Research Methods

for the Social Sciencesor 6 credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalentplusSS5012:12 Social Science Coursework Thesisor 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2 years equivalent professional experience (Approval required by Major Coordinator)or 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (Approval required by Major Coordinator)

Subjects for majorSelect 18 credit points either AN, EV, PL or WS level 5 subjects, excluding independent studies subjects.plus Select 6 credit points of Level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule


CriminologyThis course consists of subjects that are relevant to crime in tropical north Queensland including a focus on the environment and Indigenousjusticeissues.Graduatesof this program will have skills for working within the criminal justice system including applied research skills and planning and evaluation of crime prevention programs.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (CRIMINOLOGY)T C E 1.5 M CS



Entry RequirementsAn undergraduate degree, a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the core subjects and 18 credit points of subjects relevant to this major.

Core SubjectsSS5103:06 Postgraduate Research Methods


Subjects for majorSelect 12 credit points of CY level 5 subjects or IA5431

plusSelect 6 credit points of level 5 subjects from either HI, IA, PL or WS subjects.


Environment & Heritage Graduateswillgainskillsappropriateto employment in applied research, planning and evaluation, and related positions across local and national governments, international organisations (eg UNESCO)andNGOsassociatedwith natural and cultural heritage/resource management.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTANDHERITAGE)T C E 1.5 M CS





Core SubjectsSS5103:06 Postgraduate Research Methods


Subjects for majorSelect 12 credit points of specified AR, EV and HI level 5 subjects.

plusSelect 6 credit points of any level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule


Family Therapy & CounsellingJCU’s Department of Social Work and Human Services offers postgraduate programs in a range of study areas for social work and human services graduates. The Postgraduate Certificate of Family Therapy and Counselling is designed to provide practice skills for social welfare professionals in their work with families.

POSTGRADUATECERTIFICATEOF FAMILY THERAPY AND COUNSELLINGT E 1 M CS

Abbreviation:PGCertFamThy&CounsCode: 84607Mode: limited attendance; PT onlyCredit points: 12Mid-year entry: yes


Entry requirementsAn appropriate three or four-year degree or other qualification deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

Course structureStudents must complete the following subjects.

Core SubjectsWS5101:06 Family TherapyWS5102:03 Counselling Adolescents and ChildrenPlus three credit points of postgraduate subjects from the Master Schedule. Consult the Faculty for further information.


JournalismJCU’s postgraduate journalism programs are designed for graduates who wish to gain practical journalism skills or gain advanced professional skills such as those necessary for investigative journalism, and for those already working in media industries who are seeking formal qualifications and wish to develop their skills.

Journalism graduates and applicants with substantial professional experience may be eligible for advanced standing.

SeealsoWRITING,ARTS.

MASTER OF ARTS (JOURNALISM)T 1.5 M Abbreviation: MA(Journalism)Code: 103704Mode: internalCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or aGraduateCertificateofArtsorGraduateDiplomaofArtsand other experience deemed equivalent by the Faculty.


Core subjectsCU5702:06 Writing Project

CU5703:06 Exegesis

Elective subjectsSelect 12 credit points:EL5501:06 Creative Non-fictionJN5500:06 Writing for Media



Singapore campus S Brisbane campus B


Mid-year entry M Commonwealth supported place CS

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JN5501:06 Investigative WritingJN5021:03 Writing for PrintJN5300:03 Media LawJN5301:03 Broadcast JournalismJN5303:03 Ethics in JournalismJN5304:03 Feature WritingCU5021:03 Public Relations CampaignsCU5022:03 Advanced Public Relationsand either:EL5505:06 Master Class in Writing 1orEL5507:06 Master Class in Writing 2Plus 12 credit points from any Level 5 Arts and Social Science subjects.


Mental Health Practice The Department of Social Work and Human Services offers a Postgraduate Certificate of Mental Health Practice.Students build on existing knowledge of mental health practice from their undergraduate degrees and workplace experience to cover higher-level concepts in mental health.

The course incorporates subjects from social work and psychology.

Teaching staff pay particular attention to the needs of Indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse, lower socio-economic and rural and remote students seeking to advance their qualifications.

POSTGRADUATECERTIFICATEOFMENTAL HEALTH PRACTICET 1 M CS

Abbreviation:PGCertMentHlthPracCode: 83111Mode: limited attendance mode; PT onlyCredit points: 12



Course structureStudents must successfully complete the core subjects listed.

Core subjectsPY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyWS5108:06 Mental Health and Social JusticePlus three credit points of postgraduate subjects from the Master Schedule. Consult the Faculty for further information.


PsychologyJCU’s Department of Psychology offers a broad range of postgraduate coursework programs in:

• ClinicalGeropsychology(Doctor of Psychology)

• ClinicalPsychology(PostgraduateCertificate and Postgraduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology, Master of Psychology, Doctor of Psychology)

• ForensicPsychology(PostgraduateCertificate and Postgraduate Diploma of Forensic Psychology, Master of Psychology, Doctor of Psychology)

• ForensicandClinicalPsychology(Doctor of Psychology)

• Geropsychology(PostgraduateDiplomaofGeropsychology)

• PostgraduateDiplomain Psychology.

Please note: applications for all 2012 courses are to be received by last working day in October 2011.

CLInICAL PSyCHoLoGy These programs provide advanced training in clinical psychology.Graduateswillgaindetailed knowledge of the tools and techniques used by clinical psychologists; the assessment and diagnosis of child and adult psychopathology; and the various treatment options and an understanding of the interaction between physical health and psychological health.

The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma programs are designed for psychologists who have completed an APS-accredited 4-year training sequence and are seeking specialised postgraduate

After successfully gaining an Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship PhD student Kristen McBain hopes to specialise as a medical anthropologist. Her studies focus on social health research, examining interactions between local communities and the biomedical health system. With three cultural mentors on the ground at MICRRH and three supervisorsinTownsville,SydneyandMountIsa,Kristinfeelssheissurrounded by a great support team.

“My supervisors are all experts in their fields, plus working with people who have strong community ties means I’ve developed a much better understanding of cross-cultural issues.”

Kristin’sresearchexaminesthehealthcaresysteminMountIsaaswellasthe access barriers faced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who live there.

“I’m applying my existing knowledge while learning new skills in project management, developing budgets and reporting. I talk to people, listen to their concerns and record the information. It’s putting my knowledge into practice on a project that’s my own and my research helps the community advocate for change.”

“Medical schools are increasingly acknowledging the benefits of medical sociologists and anthropologists who can help students understand the different ways to view health and healing. Culturally it’s very different across the world.”

APhDwillcementKristin’sroleasamedicalanthropologistandadvanceher career as a researcher. She believes JCU has advantages over other universities, as the region offers a plethora of opportunities for postgraduate research.

“The research is relevant to tropical north Queensland, northern Australia and international tropical environments. There are many areas crying out for researchers and there is plenty to be done. As a postgraduate student, I have found studying at JCU to be a wonderful experience.”

Kristin E McBainStudent, Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology



training. They will provide intensive training in key skills valuable in practice settings. Please note, these programs provide fifth-year credentials and do not provide an APAC accredited fourth-year equivalent.

JCU’s Master of Psychology by coursework provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training for professional practice at a level sufficient to meet the criteria for registration as a practising psychologist and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. It will also meet the requirement for a fifth-or-sixth year of academic training for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

These courses are offered in limited attendance mode, which combines distance education with on-campus workshops.

See also Doctor of Psychology.

POSTGRADUATECERTIFICATEOFCLINICALPSYCHOLOGYT 0.5 CS

Abbreviation:PGCertClinPsychCode: 84111Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 12


Entry requirementsA four-year degree or a Postgraduate Diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second class Honours degree; or

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the following subjects. Subjects successfully completed for the award may be credited towards a Master of Psychology.

SubjectsPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment

in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5007:03 Health and Rehabilitation

PY5013:03 Working with Clients

POSTGRADUATEDIPLOMAOFCLINICALPSYCHOLOGYT 1 CS

Abbreviation:PGDipClinPsychCode: 84107Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 24


Entry requirementsA four-year degree or a postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second class Honours degree; or




in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical PracticePY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

MASTEROFPSYCHOLOGY(ClinicalPsychology)T 2 Abbreviation: MPsych Code: 102304Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 48


Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council;or

An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate diploma in psychology or another accredited fourth year of psychology;or

Other experience and/or qualifications deemed equivalent.

Professional recognitionThe Master of Psychology has Accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete 48 credit points from the following list of subjects. The program should include:

• 27creditpointsofdesignatedcourse work; plus

• 12creditpointsfromthreesupervised practicums; plus

• ninecreditpointsofaresearch dissertation.


in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical PracticePY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY6001:04 Practicum 1 PY6002:04 Practicum 2 PY6003:04 Practicum 3 PY6010:03 Evaluation and ResearchPY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy and either this group of subjects:PY6201:03 Research Thesis APY6202:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)

PY6203:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)

EnquiriesFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesPhone: (07) 4781 6559<[email protected]>

FoREnSIC PSyCHoLoGyJCU’s Forensic Psychology programs provide graduates with: detailed knowledge of the biopsychosocial interactions which result in criminogenic personalities, behaviours and environments; advanced knowledge of the tools and techniques used by forensic psychologists; and thorough professional knowledge of the ethical issues that arise when working with sub-disciplines of forensic psychology.

The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma programs are designed for psychologists who have completed an APS-accredited four-year training sequence and are seeking specialised postgraduate training. It will provide intensive training in key skills valuable in practice settings. These programs provide fifth-year credentials and do not provide an APAC accredited fourth-year equivalent.

The Master of Psychology provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training for professional practice. The forensic psychology program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. It will also meet the requirement for a fifth-or-sixth year of academic training for membership of the Australian Psychological Society and the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia for registration as a psychologist.

All courses are offered in limited attendance mode combining distance education with on-campus workshops.

See also Doctor of Psychology.

POSTGRADUATECERTIFICATEOFFORENSICPSYCHOLOGYT 0.5 CS

Abbreviation:PGCertForenPsychCode: 84311Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 12Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA four-year degree or a postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second-class honours degree; or


Course structureStudents must successfully complete the following subjects. Subjects successfully completed for this award may be credited towards a Master of Psychology.






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SubjectsPY5016:03 Investigative PsychologyPY6106:03 Readings in Forensic PsychologyPY6120:03 Introduction to Forensic PsychologyPY6121:03 Working with Forensic Clients

POSTGRADUATEDIPLOMAOFFORENSICPSYCHOLOGYT 1 CS

Abbreviation:PGDipForenPsychCode: 84307Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA four-year degree or a postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second class honours degree; or


Course structureStudents must successfully complete the following subjects. Subjects successfully completed for this award may be credited towards a Master of Psychology.

SubjectsPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5016:03 Investigative PsychologyPY6014:03 Assessment and Intervention in Forensic PsychologyPY6120:03 Introduction to Forensic PsychologyPY6121:03 Working with Forensic ClientsPY6122:03 Children and the Law

MASTEROFPSYCHOLOGY(Forensic Psychology)T 2 CS

Abbreviation: MPsych Code: 102304Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 48Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council;or

An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate diploma in psychology or another accredited fourth year of psychology.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete 48 credit points from the following subjects. The program should include:

• 27 credit points of designated course work; plus

• 12 credit points from three supervised practicums; plus

• Nine credit points of a research dissertation.

SubjectsPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5016:03 Investigative PsychologyPY6001:04 Practicum 1 PY6002:04 Practicum 2 PY6003:04 Practicum 3 PY6010:03 Evaluation and Research PY6014:03 Assessment and Intervention in Forensic PsychologyPY6106:03 Readings in Forensic PsychologyPY6120:03 Introduction to Forensic PsychologyPY6121:03 Working with Forensic ClientsPY6122:03 Children and the Lawand either this group of subjectsPY6201:03 Research Thesis APY6202:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)PY6203:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)or this group of subjects (if proceeding to a Doctor of Psychology):PY6201:03 Research Thesis APY6212:03 Doctoral Thesis B (Part 1 of 2) PY6216:03 Doctoral Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)


GERoPSyCHoLoGy JCU’s Postgraduate Diploma of Geropsychologyisdesignedfor psychologists who have completed an APS-accredited four-year training sequence and are seeking specialised, intensive, postgraduate training. It provides training in the key skills valuable in practice settings for work with older adults. This course articulates into the Master of Psychology, to enable students to upgrade and extend their professional training.

Dr Catherine Day is Director Catholic Education for the Diocese of Townsville, which involves leadership and administration at the diocesan level and collaborative work with all Queensland Catholic Education authorities and the Queensland Catholic Education Commission.Attaining a Diploma of Teaching from the Townsville College of Advanced Education in 1975, Dr Day spent ten years teaching at St Joseph’s in Mt Isa, St Joseph’s in Mundingburra and Holy Spirit in Aitkenvale. In the meantime she graduated from James Cook University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Education.

Some years later she began a Masters in Educational Administration at Deakin University transferring her studies to JCU and being invited to upgrade it to an Honours Master and subsequently a PhD, which was awarded in 2002. She is now an Adjunct Professor in Education at JCU.

DrDayholdsaGraduateDiplomaofArts(ChristianLeadership)fromtheAustralian Catholic University.

She has served as principal of Holy Spirit School and then Ryan Catholic College and joined the Catholic Education Office in 2000 as Assistant Director and then Deputy Director School Services before being promoted to her present position in 2006.

In 2002, she was the Townsville Corporate Business Woman of the Year and in 2003 was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study initiatives in rural/remote and aboriginal education in Canada. In 2010, Dr Day wasinvitedtopresentworkshopsintheUKandIrelandandshareherexperience of introducing meditation to children.

Dr Catherine Day Director Catholic Education for the Diocese of Townsville

Outstanding Alumni profile



Graduateswillgain:detailedknowledge of the tools and techniques used by clinical geropsychologists who work with older adults; fully professional awareness of the ethical issues that arise when working in clinical and community settings with older adults; detailed knowledge of the assessment and diagnosis of adult and older adult psychopathology and various treatment options; and detailed understanding of the interaction between physical health and psychological health.

This course is offered in limited attendance mode, which combines distance education with on-campus workshops.

POSTGRADUATEDIPLOMAOFGEROPSYCHOLOGYT 1 CS

Abbreviation:PGDipGeropsychCode: 84507Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA four-year degree or a postgraduate diploma accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, deemed equivalent to a second-class honours degree; or



SubjectsPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical PracticePY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements of AgeingPY6015:03 Child and Family TherapyPY6017:03 Psychology and Disorders of Later Life


PRoFESSIonAL DoCToRATEJCU’s professional doctorate, Doctor of Psychology, provides advanced training in several areas of professional psychology including:

• Clinical Psychology

• ClinicalGeropsychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic and Clinical Psychology.

Students receive advanced supervised practice, aimed at improving specialist skills that build on early generic professional training. They also receive advanced instruction via specialised coursework components and build their generic knowledge base. Additionally students complete a substantive research dissertation.

This course is offered in ‘limited attendance’ mode, which combines distance education with on-campus workshops.

DOCTOROFPSYCHOLOGYT 3 CS

Abbreviation: DPsych Code: 102312Mode: limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 72Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA research or coursework masters degree in psychology;or

An undergraduate degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council;or

An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate diploma in psychology or another accredited fourth year of psychology.

Professional recognitionThe Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Forensic and Clinical Geropsychology)isfullyaccreditedby the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the following:

• The four Core subjects central to all study areas (12 credit points); plus

• Three practica subjects (12 credit points); plus

• A research dissertation comprising six thesis subjects (24 credit points); plus

• Eight specialisation subjects listed under each study area (24 credit points).

Core subjectsPY5001:03 Psychological Assessment in Professional PracticePY5003:03 Adult PsychopathologyPY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1PY6010:03 Evaluation and Research

Practica subjectsPY6001:04 Practicum 1 PY6002:04 Practicum 2PY6003:04 Practicum 3

Thesis subjectsPY6201:03 Research Thesis APY6212:03 Doctoral Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)PY6213:06 Doctoral Thesis CPY6214:06 Doctoral Thesis D (Part 1 of 2)PY6215:03 Doctoral Thesis D (Part 2 of 2)PY6216:03 Doctoral Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)

Clinical psychologyStudents must successfully complete the above core, practica and thesis subjects, plus the following specialisation subjects.

SubjectsPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical PracticePY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY6015:03 Child and Family TherapyPY6221:03 Advanced Practicum APY6222:03 Advanced Practicum Band one of the followingPY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements of AgingPY6106:03 Readings in Forensic Psychology

Clinical geropsychologyStudents must successfully complete the above core, practica and thesis subjects, plus the following specialisation subjects.

SubjectsPY5006:03 Neuropsychology in Clinical PracticePY5007:03 Health and Rehabilitation

PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2PY5013:03 Working with ClientsPY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements of AgingPY6107:03 Doctoral PracticumPY6015:03 Child and Family TherapyPY6017:03 Psychology and Disorders of Later Life

Forensic psychologyStudents must successfully complete the above core, practica and thesis subjects, plus the following specialisation subjects.

SubjectsPY5016:03 Investigative PsychologyPY6014:03 Assessment and Intervention in Forensic PsychologyPY6106:03 Readings in Forensic PsychologyPY6120:03 Introduction to Forensic PsychologyPY6121:03 Working with Forensic ClientsPY6122:03 Children and the LawPY6221:03 Advanced Practicum APY6222:03 Advanced Practicum B

Forensic and clinical psychology Students must successfully complete the above core, practica and thesis subjects, plus the following specialisation subjects.

SubjectsPY5007:03 Health and RehabilitationPY5016:03 Investigative PsychologyPY6014:03 Assessment and Intervention in Forensic PsychologyPY6106:03 Readings in Forensic PsychologyPY6107:03 Doctoral PracticumPY6120:03 Introduction to Forensic PsychologyPY6121:03 Working with Forensic ClientsPY6122:03 Children and the Law


PoSTGRADUATE DIPLoMA oF PSyCHoLoGyThe Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology is an Australian Psychology Society (APS) accredited, honours-equivalent fourth-year program. It offers a mixture of supervised research and advanced coursework.






POSTGRADUATEDIPLOMAOFPSYCHOLOGYT 1 CS

Abbreviation: PGDipPsychCode: 15707Mode: internal; F/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsCompletion of a bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychological Society approved three-year sequence in Psychology; andA minimum of a credit average in all Level 3 Psychology subjects taken as part of that degree; orQualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences as equivalent to the above.

Application processAn application for Domestic Postgraduate Studies form should be completed and returned to the JCU Student Enquiry Centre.. This form is available from the web at: www.jcu.edu.au/studying/entry/forms.html

Professional recognitionThis course is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society as being a fourth year equivalent program.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the following subjects:

SubjectsPY4106:06 Group Project (Part 1 of 2)PY4107:06 Group Project (Part 2 of 2)PY4108:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology (Part 1 of 2)PY4109:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology (Part 2 of 2)

Further InformationFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 5788<[email protected]>

Human ServicesThis course is professionally oriented and designed for graduates involved with human services in government, non-government organisation and community and advocacy group settings.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (HUMAN SERVICES) T E 1.5 M CS

Abbreviation: MSocScCode: 103404Mode: external/limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the core subjects, plus 18 credit points of elective subjects.


for the Social Sciencesor6 credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalentplusSS5012:12 Social Science Coursework ThesisOR 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2 years equivalent professional experience (Approval required by Major Coordinator)OR 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (Approval required by Major Coordinator)

Subjects for MajorSelect 12 credit points from Level 5 WS subjectsplusSelect 6 credit points of Level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule

Elective SubjectsSelect six credit points of Level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule. Contact the Faculty for further information.


Social SciencePostgraduate programs within the social sciences are designed for graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue studies within the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, either in a single

Ryl Harrison is enjoying her postgraduate research studies so much that she is eyeing off a career in research.

“I feel very privileged to be able to focus intensely on my research and be supported in that,” said Ryl, who juggles motherhood and working as a tutor at James Cook University, with her studies. “It’s very enriching. I hope that when I am finished I will be able to keep working in research at university or another institute.”

The decision to undertake postgraduate study at James Cook University was an easy choice for the Townsville resident, with her pre-existing relationships with academic staff at the institute a major factor in her decision. “It allows me to study here in the region and be close to my family. At some of the bigger universities you may not get quality time with your supervisor but at JCU you form those strong relationships with supervisors. When I applied, I knew what I was going to get from the existing strong relationships that I had.”

HerPhD,TellingLiestoLittleGirls:Motherhood,GirlhoodandIdentity,islooking at women’s experiences of raising pre-teen girls as they transition into adulthood. Ryl believes it’s important to ground research in your local community, and is using the experiences of Townsville women for her research. “I hope it will be useful for women in regional areas,” the Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship holder said. “This pre-teen period can be a very difficult time for mothers, compounded by market forces that want young girls to be older than they really are.”

Ryl combines her postdoctoral studies with tutoring undergraduate students in politics and social sciences, which affords her the chance to test her theories. “Tutoring complements my research work - it’s a nice mix.”

She also highly recommends postgraduate study for the professional and personal benefits it delivers. “Postgraduate qualifications make you more attractive to potential employers.”

Ryl HarrisonDoctor of Philosophy, Womens Studies and Politics








discipline, multiple disciplines, or in a selected interdisciplinary area of study (for example international studies or environmental studies).

Appropriate subjects from other faculties may also be included.

Study areas available include:

• AsiaPacificGovernanceand Development

• Criminology

• Environment and Heritage

• Indigenous Studies

• Human Services

• Women’s Studies.

Please note, not all subjects in all study areas are available in external delivery mode.

See also ARTS.

GRADUATEDIPLOMAOFSOCIALSCIENCE T C E 1 M CS

Abbreviation: GDipSocScCode: 103406Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46


Course structureThis is a flexible course. After consultation with the course coordinator, students select a course of study from one of the discipline areas listed above, or an approved combination of these or other disciplines.

Students can choose to take either a pure coursework option of 24 credit points, or 18 credit points of coursework plus a 6-credit-point dissertation.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE T C E 1.5 M CS

Abbreviation: MSocSciCode: 103404Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46




for the Social Sciencesor6 credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalentplusSS5012:12 Social Science Coursework ThesisOR 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2 years equivalent professional experience (Approval required by Major Coordinator)OR 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (Approval required by Major Coordinator

Elective subjectsSelect 18 credit points from Level 5 Social Science subjects. Contact the Faculty for further information.

Further informationTownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 5788<[email protected]>

CairnsTel: (07) 4042 1000Fax: (07) 4042 1480<[email protected]>

Social WorkThe Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) offers students with an existing undergraduate degree the opportunity to undertake study leading to a professionally accredited social work degree, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice in a range of practice fields, and the course has a very strong practical component, with students completing two field education placements. The course offers maximum study flexibility with a range of delivery modes. Students studying in limited attendance mode are supported through print and online materials as well as annual, compulsory, on-campus residential workshops.

MASTEROFSOCIALWORK(PROFESSIONALQUALIFYING)T C 2 CS

Abbreviation: MSW(ProfQual)Code: 103804Mode: internal/limited attendance; F/PTCredit points: 48Tuition fees: see page 46


Professional recognitionStudents graduating with the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). This program is accredited with the AASW and this accreditation is recognised internationally.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the following subjects.

SubjectsWS2121:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Skills and Frameworks for PracticeWS2513:03 Community WorkWS4005:03 Social Inquiry AnalysisWS5005:03 Social Policy AnalysisWS5025:03 Advanced Group WorkWS5027:03 Working in Child and Family WelfareWS5303:09 Field Education 1WS5603:03 Social Work and Mental HealthWS5604:09 Field Education 2WS5611:03 Professional Development

for Social Work PracticeWS5514:03 Theories for Social Work PracticeWS5516:03 Foundations for Social Work Practice

Further informationTownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 5788<[email protected]>


Women’s StudiesThis course provides an interdisciplinary focus to the study of women in historical, cross-cultural and contemporary contexts.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (WOMEN’S STUDIES)E 1.5 M CS

Abbreviation: MSocScCode: 103404Mode: ExternalCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the core subjects, plus 18 credit points of elective subjects.

Core subjects SS5103:06 Postgraduate Research Methods

for the Social Sciencesor6 credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalentplusSS5012:12 Social Science Coursework ThesisOR 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2 years equivalent professional experience (Approval required by Major Coordinator)OR 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (Approval required by Major Coordinator)

Subjects for MajorSelect 12 credit points from Level 5 WC subjectsplus

Select 6 credit points of Level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule

Elective subjectsSelect six credit points of Level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule. Contact the Faculty for further information.

Further informationFaculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

TownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 4031<[email protected]>


Writing The Master of Arts (Writing) is designed for graduates who wish to improve and diversify their writing skills. Students in this program develop a major piece of writing and include an autocritical dissertation.

See also JOURNALISM, ARTS.

MASTEROFARTS(WRITING)T E 1.5 M Abbreviation: MA(Writing)Code: 103704Mode: external/limited attendance and block mode; F/PTCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree, a GraduateCertificateofArtsorGraduateDiplomaofArts,orother qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.


Core subjectsCU5702:06 Writing ProjectCU5703:06 Exegesis

Elective subjectsSelect 12 credit points:EL5501:06 Creative NonfictionEL5502:06 Professional EditingEL5505:06 Master Class in Writing 1EL5507:06 Master Class in Writing 2EL5013:03 Reading and Writing the Short StoryEL5011:03 Creative WritingHI5284:03 Researching Local HistoryIA5020:03 Black Writers

Plus 12 credit points from any Level 5 Arts and Social Science subjects


ResearchThe School of Arts and Social Sciences offers research programs in the following disciplines:

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Human Services

• Cultural Heritage Studies

• English

• History

• Journalism

• Languages

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Women’s Studies.

Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability for critical analysis and research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYE 3 Abbreviation: PhDCode: 89502Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars, and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor

Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with first or second class (Division A) Honours in an appropriate discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent;or

An appropriate masters with at least a 50 per cent research component, or equivalent, or other qualifications deemed equivalent;or

Enrolment of not less than one year full-time or two years part-time in an appropriate masters degree by research;or

A masters degree without the minimum 50 per cent research component but with the recommendation of the Head of School based on relevant equivalent research experience.

Next stepApplicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To look for an appropriate advisor, visittheGraduateResearchSchool website and follow the link to ‘Find a research advisor’.



Graduate Research SchoolTel: (07) 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Master of PhilosophyThe Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is a two year full-time program offered both on and off campus.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHYE 2 Abbreviation: MPhilCode: 104003Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and exit pre-completion seminars and at least three weeks per year for consultation with supervisor.

Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with Honours in an appropriate discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent.



Doctor of Philosophy – Master of Psychology (joint degree)This course provides doctoral-level experience in research with the coursework and practical components of professional training in psychology in either the clinical or forensic programs. Students apply

totheGraduateSchoolforentryintothe Doctor of Philosophy program.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY – MASTEROFPSYCHOLOGYT C E 4-5

Abbreviation: MPsych-PhDCode: 89502Mode: internal/external*, F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars, and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor

Entry requirementsApplicants must meet the entry requirements for both the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Psychology.

Course structureUpon submission of the PhD thesis, students then enrol in the Master of Psychology program and complete the placements and coursework for their professional training.

Up to 12 credit points from the Masters program can be taken while enrolled in the PhD program.

This combination waives the completion of a further 12 required credit points from the Masters program, resulting in a substantial reduction in the costs of professional training.









School of EducationThe School of Education has a strong commitment to community engagement and a focus on education for sustainable futures with a track record of producing quality teachers both within Australia and internationally.

Postgraduate coursework programs offer dynamic professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, and community workers from a range of backgrounds.

Graduatesfromthemastersprograms and doctoral research programs have moved into leadership positions within schools and other organisations, gained academic appointments and taken opportunities as researchers and consultants.

Professional programsAs well as professional development programs for registered teachers, there are coursework programs that provide teaching qualifications for graduates from non-teaching backgrounds.

The School offers a range of coursework programs at postgraduate certificate, diploma and masters’ levels, plus additional opportunities for research at the certificate, masters and doctorate level.

Course design, structure and mode of offering provide greater flexibility for students. Most professional development courses are offered in external mode and can be completed entirely off campus. Some courses include short, on-campus intensives.

Research The research vision of the School of Education is:

• Tocontinuetoconduct,atthehighest standard attainable, research that informs and is informed by our teaching program and wider educational and social contexts, is of regional, national and/or international significance, and promotes the quality and sustainability of life in the Tropics

• Tobuildpartnershipswithregional, national and international academic, industry, professional and community organisations which facilitate research that addresses a wide range of needs and priorities

• Topromotestudentresearchatthe highest standard attainable, through research courses at all levels, for local, national and international students.

• ThisvisionisframedwithinJCU’s broad strategic vision that reflects our location in the tropics and on the Pacific rim.

Key research areas Our key research areas are:

• Education for social and environmental sustainability

• Indigenous education

• Professional practices in teaching and learning

• Teacher preparation, including harnessing new communication and information technologies.

Research engagement and partnershipsThe School has established significant community and learning research partnerships with various organisations including education and training agencies, state and local government departments,NGOsandindustry.

The School has a successful history of securing funding for major research projects. Some recent projects include:

• Recovery from disaster experience

• Climate change education

• Secondary maths Teachers’ maths

• Let’s stay put for literacy and numeracy learning

• Teaching Teachers for the Future

• Indigenous engagement in education

• Emotional learning in socio-scientific issues for enhancement of scientific literacy

• ICT, Design thinking and innovation.

ContactsSchool of EducationTel: (07) 4781 4369 (Townsville) Tel: (07) 4042 1498 (Cairns)Email: [email protected]/soe

Degrees available• GraduateCertificateofResearch

Methods

• GraduateCertificateofEducationfor Sustainability

• GraduateCertificateofTeaching(Tertiary Teaching) taught by Teaching and Learning Development

• GraduateCertificateofCatholicEducation

• GraduateCertificateofCareerDevelopment

• GraduateDiplomaofEducation

• Postgraduate Certificate of Education

• Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods

• Master of Education

• MasterofGuidanceandCounselling



• Doctor of Education

Education


Catholic EducationIn addition to the Bachelor of Education accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers, many Catholic schools seek graduates with further expertise in religiouseducation.TheGraduateCertificate of Catholic Education will provide graduates with additional skills and knowledge in this area.

Please note, this course alone does not lead to registration as a teacher in schools.

GRADUATECERTIFICATEOFCATHOLIC EDUCATIONT C 0.5 M Abbreviation:GradCertCathEdCode: 104811Mode: limited attendance/flexible delivery; F/PTCredit points: 12Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process.

This course does not lead to an accredited teaching qualification.


SubjectsED5931:03 Catholic Religious Education 1ED5932:03 Catholic Religious Education 2ED5933:03 Catholic Religious Education 3ED5934:03 Catholic Religious Education 4




Education for SustainabilityThis suite of courses provide skills in educating for sustainability. They are based on principles and practice of education for sustainable development currently being implemented through the United Nation’s Decade of Sustainable Development 2005-2014 and include problem solving, critical thinking and experimentation.

These courses explore local, regional, national and international issues of sustainability and stewardship of national resources. Students will be exposed to issues associated with local ecosystems including theGreatBarrierReefandWetTropics World Heritage Areas, and will gain an appreciation of these outstanding regional natural assets within a global context, and the roles that local communities may have in contributing to stewardship.

These courses will be of particular interest to individuals with an interest in:

• Teaching and learning (e.g. teachers and trainers who focus on sustainability)

• Communication (e.g. tour operators, park rangers, extension officers, visitor centre staff)

• Fostering sustainable practices and behaviours.

Please note, these courses alone do not lead to registration as a teacher in schools.

GRADUATECERTIFICATEOFEDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITYT C 0.5 M CS

Abbreviation:GCertEd(Sustain)Code: 101211Mode: external/limited attendance/block mode; F/PTCredit points: 12Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA Bachelor of Education or an appropriate undergraduate degree in a field deemed suitable by the Faculty.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete four subjects from the following.

Core subjectsED5911:03 Education for Sustainability*

When teacher Rebecca Forgie decided she wanted to move up the ladder in the education industry she realised her qualifications would not “cut the mustard”. “You need to have an authorative voice and an authorative voice is gained partly from study,” the mother-of-two said. “You need to have a grasp on issues that are going to effect change in our environment.”

It’s no surprise then that Rebecca is currently undertaking her fourth postgraduate study, a parent’s perspective of the effectiveness of play-based learning at prep, at James Cook University.

Rebecca, a mother of a prep student, moved to Cairns in December 2010, leaving behind a 14-year teaching career in the Northern Territory. In Cairns she gained an opportunity to study on campus, an opportunity she had sorely missed during her previous tertiary studies. “The facilities at James Cook University are fantastic. It’s nice to see a university designed around the environment where there is open spaces and bridges, not just great big blocks.”

“Research is complex and it’s not just a matter of going to the library and finding a book. I can go to the library and be very specific about my requests and the staff are able to help me define and refine my searches.”

As a newcomer to Cairns, Rebecca has benefited from being introduced to professional networks through her postdoctoral studies. “Some of this has come automatically where lecturers sign you up as a matter of course and then there are the other networks where you choose to join. It’s been great for me especially as I am new to Cairns and these networks are really valuable.”

Rebecca will gain her Masters in Education at the end of 2011 – but it may not be her final tilt at tertiary education. “I am finding what I am studying is really satisfying. My previous postgraduate qualifications have come from course work and I treated them as a means to an end to get the qualifications that I wanted. But this time I get to study what I want on my terms, and I love it. I am inspired to do it, so the door is definitely open for further doctoral studies.”

Rebecca ForgieMasters in Education

Teacher (on-leave), Northern Territory Department of Education



Education





Elective subjectsSelect three subjects:ED5912:03 Co-Learning for a Sustainable Future*ED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability*ED5914:03 Individual Action Project*EV5008:03 Professional Vacation PlacementEV5208:03 World Heritage and National Estate ProcessesEV5209:03 Principles and Practices of Protected Area ManagementEV5210:03 Management of Marine Protected AreasEV5251:03 Environmental Impacts of Human Activities in Protected AreasEV5252:03 Indigenous Environmental ManagementEV5404:03 Field Studies in Tropical GeographyEV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management

* these subjects are offered externally

MASTER OF EDUCATION (SUSTAINABILITY)T C 1-3 M CS

Abbreviation: MEd(Sustain) Code: 102104Mode: external/limited attendance/block mode; F/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA Bachelor of Education or an appropriate undergraduate degree in a field deemed suitable by the Faculty.


Core subjectsED5911:03 Education for SustainabilityED5912:03 Co-Learning for a Sustainable FutureED5913:03 Communicating SustainabilityED5914:03 Individual Action ProjectEV5008:03 Professional Vacation Placement

Elective subjectsSelect three subjects:EV5208:03 World Heritage and National Estate ProcessesEV5209:03 Principles and Practices of Protected Area ManagementEV5210:03 Management of Marine Protected AreasEV5251:03 Environmental Impacts of Human Activities in Protected AreasEV5252:03 Indigenous Environmental ManagementEV5404:03 Field Studies in Tropical GeographyEV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management


CairnsTel: (07) 4042 1141<[email protected]>

TownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 4465/6289<[email protected]>

Guidance & CounsellingThe School of Education offers two courses that come under the guidance and counselling umbrella. TheyaretheGraduateCertificateofCareer Development and the Master ofGuidanceandCounselling.

TheGraduateCertificateofCareerDevelopment is designed for those who wish to work in the areas of career education, career guidance and career counselling.

TheGraduateCertificateofCareerDevelopment is endorsed by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). CICA Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners (www.cica.org.au/) have been adopted by all key Australian career development associations (including the QueenslandGuidanceandCounselling Association), and will become the minimum requirement of practitioners from January 1st 2012. A CICA endorsed qualification is therefore needed to work in this area.

This course may be completed separately or in conjunction with theMastersofGuidanceandCounselling. Students with the MGuidCounsreceiveadvancedstanding for ED5862 and ED5853. Graduateswithbothqualificationsare eligible to work in both career development and counselling.

TheMasterofGuidanceandCounselling is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in counselling either in the education system or outside. This course is suited to both teachers wishing to qualify as school guidance officers and people with experience in the human services sector who wish to work in non-school areas.TheMasterofGuidanceand Counselling is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association and the Singapore

Association for Counselling making it possible for graduates to pursue a counselling career in the general community in both countries as well as internationally.

This course may be completed separately or in conjunction with theGraduateCertificateofCareerDevelopment. Students with the GraduateCertificateofCareerDevelopment receive advanced standing for ED5862 and ED5853. Graduateswithbothqualificationsare eligible to work in both career development and counselling.

Please note, these awards do not lead to registration as a teacher.

GRADUATECERTIFICATEOFCAREER DEVELOPMENTT C S E 0.5* CS

Abbreviation:GCertCareerDevCode: 106011Mode: externalCredit points: 12Tuition fees: see page 46*18 months PT

Entry requirementsA three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process;

or

In exceptional cases applicants may be permitted to enrol if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments and their candidature is approved by the Faculty.


SubjectsED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling TheoryED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and CounsellingED5865:06 Career Development Portfolio




MASTEROFGUIDANCEANDCOUNSELLINGT C 1.5 M* CS

Abbreviation:MGuidCounsCode: 34704Mode: Combination of external, block and limited attendance, F/PTCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46*available to PT only

Entry requirementsA three-year degree or diploma approved by the Faculty;

or

In exceptional cases applicants may be permitted to enrol if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments and their candidature is approved by the Faculty.

Candidates with two years’ relevant work experience in the education and human services sectors can apply for up to 12 credit points of advanced standing for professional experience.

Course structureStudents must complete the following:

Core SubjectsED5310:03 Practicum in Guidance and Counselling (limited attendance)ED5311:03 Reflective Practice in Guidance and Counselling (limited attendance)ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling (external)ED5857:03 Assessment (external)ED5859:03 Atypical Development (external)ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory (external)ED5863:03 Foundations of Counselling Practice (block mode)ED5864:03 Advanced Counselling (block mode)

Plus 12 credit points of education postgraduate subjects (or credit for professional experience). One Level 5 non-ED subject may be included.

Students need to successfully complete at least three core subjects before enrolling in ED5310 and ED5311. ED5310 and ED5311 are co-requisites, which means they must be studied together. Also students should note that enrolling in ED5864 and ED5310 concurrently will allow face-to-face contact requirements to align.




Professional Development This suite of courses is available to graduates from either a teaching or non-teaching background who wish to gain postgraduate qualifications generally within the area of Education, or pursue specific interests in areas such as Sustainability or Public Education (see Education for Sustainability, page 32). Subjects successfully completed for the Postgraduate Certificate of Education can be credited towards a coursework Master of Education or used for entry into the research Master of Education with Honours.

The Master of Education provides both teachers and graduates from non-teaching backgrounds with the opportunity to further their qualifications for professional development. It is a flexible program that allows students to choose a general course of subjects or select a major in Sustainability (see Education for Sustainability, page 32). See also Master of Education (Public Education) below.

Please note, these courses alone do not lead to registration as a teacher in schools.

POSTGRADUATECERTIFICATEOFEDUCATIONE 0.5-1 M Abbreviation:PGCertEdCode: 35111Mode: external; F/PTCredit points: 12Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsCompletion of a three-year degree or diploma from this or another University; and completion of an approved course of teacher education. In exceptional cases, applicants may be admitted to the course if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments.

Course structure Students must successfully complete four three-credit point subjects from any of the Master of Education subjects (see below).

MASTER OF EDUCATIONE 1-2 M CS

Abbreviation: MEdCode: 102104Mode: external; F/PTCredit points: 24 Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA minimum of l 4 years academic and/or professional experience in a cognate discipline.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete 24 credit points from any of the subjects listed below. One three-credit point Level 5 subject may come from any discipline outside of Education.

Postgraduate Education subjectsED5094:03 Dissertation Part 1 of 2*ED5095:06 Dissertation Part 2 of 2*ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational ResearchED5290:06 Education Research MethodsED5300:03 Learning and Teaching in Tertiary EducationED5301:03 Maximising Learning for StudentsED5304:03 Research and Reflection in Tertiary Learning and TeachingED5510:03 Teaching English as a Second Language to Indigenous StudentsED5812:03 Teaching and Learning with new ICTs ED5831:03 Early Childhood Education (offered in even years, next offered in 2012)ED5833:03 Issues in the Educare of Young Children (offered in odd years, next offered in 2013)ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance Counselling ED5855:03 Behaviour ManagementED5859:03 Atypical DevelopmentED5911:03 Education for SustainabilityED5912:03 Co-Learning for a Sustainable FutureED5913:03 Communicating SustainabilityED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory ED5863:03 Foundations of Counselling PracticeED5864:03 Advanced CounsellingED5870:03 Issues in Literacy EducationED5871:03 Language Acquisition and ReadingED5873:03 Teaching and Learning LiteracyED5880:03 Educational Leadership

and ManagementED5881:03 Shaping Curriculum: Construction, Implementation and Review

Laura Dunstan’s new role with a natural resource management organisation has taken her from the ocean to the land and into the hearts of a new generation of sustainability crusaders.She provides support to environmental community groups including Landcare and Coastcare in the Burdekin River catchment – covering 138,000 square kilometres from Townsville to Bowen and inland – by helping build capacity and resilience and encouraging environmental volunteerism.

But the cause close to heart is educating and inspiring students through the Healthy Habitats for Schools program. Recently launched in Townsville, the program aims to increase biodiversity in school grounds through a whole-of-school approach.

“Sustainability in schools is paramount,” Laura said. “The program has been really important for me because I get to exercise my passion for our unique environment and teach new generations about a sustainable future.”

Originally from Adelaide, Laura completed her Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) with a Master of Education in Sustainability in 2010. She found the course expanded her knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and increased her community engagement and communication skills.

BeforejoiningNQDryTropics,LaurawasanInterpretiveGuidewiththeGreatBarrierReefMarineParkAuthority(GBRMPA)whichenabledhertoeducateandinspirepeopleabouttheGreatBarrierReef.

At NQ Dry Tropics, Laura has taken her career to the next level. “It’s been a perfect change for me,” Laura explained. “After completing my degree, I worked in that field for many years but wanted to expand my skills and knowledge so took up the Masters.

“Through my role with NQ Dry Tropics, I have been able to apply more elements to my practical work situations including writing curriculum-based programs for the Healthy Habitats for Schools program.

“Through the program, we bring native animals such as snakes and gliders in to schools for “up close and personal encounters” to show students the animals that they are saving by increasing their school’s biodiversity.

“Their reactions are priceless but it’s the message that we leave that is most important.”

Laura DunstanCommunity Support OfficerBurdekin Dry Tropics


Education






* Students undertaking these research-based subjects will normally be required to successfully complete either ED5190 or ED5290 before enrolling. They will also require written approval from an academic staff member who will act as supervisor for research projects.

All coursework subjects are offered online or in block mode and all research subjects are offered externally and internally.




Teaching QualificationsTheGraduateDiplomaofEducationprograms are designed for graduates with an undergraduate degree who now wish to qualify as teachers. This intensive one-year course provides qualifications for domestic and international students and leads to registration as a teacher in Queensland. International students should consult the relevant authority in their home country to establish requirements for teacher registration.

Applicants need a demonstrated record of achievement in their undergraduate degree and should be committed to undertaking continuous professional development throughout their teaching careers.

TheGraduateDiplomaofEducationis available in three majors:

• Primary qualifies graduates to teach students from Year 1 to Year 7 (children aged between six and 12).

• years 1-9 qualifies graduates to teach from Year 1 to Year 9 (children aged from six to 14). Graduatesofthisprogramarequalified to teach in both primary and lower secondary schools.

• Secondary qualifies graduates to teach students in Year 8 to Year

12 (adolescents aged between 13 and 18). Applicants intending to become secondary teachers need to have completed subjects in their undergraduate degree that correspond to subject areas taught in Queensland schools. Generallystudentshavetwoteaching areas, a major (at least six subjects in their undergraduate degree, at least two of which are at Level 2 and at least two at Level 3) and a minor (four subjects in their undergraduate degree). At JCU there is a variety of curriculum areas available for intending Secondary School teachers. These include: Biology; Business; Chemistry; Drama; Economics, English;Geography;HealthandPhysical Education (HPE); History; Information and Communication Technologies; Languages ; Legal Studies; Mathematics; Medicine Science; Music; Physics; Science; and Visual Arts.

TheGraduateDiplomaofEducationprograms commence in January prior to the start of Study Period 1. Application for this course must be received by the last working day in October for the following year.

Please note: Applicants to any of these programs must hold a Blue Card issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and ChildGuardianbeforetheybegintheir professional placements. Blue Card applications are made by completing the application form available from the School of Education www.jcu.edu.au/soe

GRADUATEDIPLOMAOFEDUCATION (PRIMARY)T 1 CS

Abbreviation:GDipEdCode: 33506GDE-PRIMode: FT/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process. Applicants need to have successfully completed:

• Tertiary studies providing a basis for work in at least two areas (English, Maths, Science, SOSE,History,Geography,

HPE, Technologies or Art) of the primary curriculum (eg. Two 3 credit point subjects at Levels 1 and 2)

Normally, applicants will only be considered if their undergraduate degree or continued professional development is less than 10 years old.


SubjectsED5875:03 Foundations of EducationED5220:06 Key Learning Areas 1ED5221:06 Key Learning Areas 2ED5218:03 Professional Practices 1ED5219:03 Professional Practices 2ED5488:03 Final Graduate Professional Experience


GRADUATEDIPLOMAOFEDUCATION (YEARS 1–9)C 1 CS

Abbreviation:GDipEdCode: 33506GDE-OTTMode: internal, FTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally, applicants will only be considered if their undergraduate degree or continued professional development is less than 10 years old. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process.

Applicants need to have successfully completed two 3-credit-point subjects at Level 1 and two 3-credit-point subjects at Level 2 (a total of eight subjects) in two teaching areas offered to Year 9, selected from English, Mathematics, Science,Geography,History,Studiesof Science and the Environment (Sociology, Politics, Philosophy etc), Arts (Drama, Visual Art, Music, Media, Dance), Technologies, and Health and Physical Education.


SubjectsED5875:03 Foundations of EducationED5231:03 Curriculum Essentials 1: EnglishED5232:03 Curriculum Essentials 2: MathematicsED5218:03 Professional Practices 1ED5233:03 Curriculum Essentials 3: Science, SOSE and TechnologyED5234:03 Curriculum Essentials 4: Health and Physical Education, the Arts & TechnologyED5219:03 Professional Practices 2ED5488:03 Final Graduate Professional Experience

Further informationFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4042 1000Fax: (07) 4042 1480 <[email protected]>

GRADUATEDIPLOMAOFEDUCATION (SECONDARY)T 1 CS

Abbreviation: GDipEdCode: 33506GDE-SECMode: internal, FT/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsA three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Normally, applicants will only be considered if their undergraduate degree or continued professional development is less than 10 years old. The academic record of applicants may be considered in the application process.

Applicants need to have successfully completed:

• Three years of tertiary study in one secondary teaching area (Business, Biology, Chemistry, Drama,English,Geography,HPE,Information Technologies (ICT), LOTE, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Visual Arts, SOSE, History and Science 21 ) offered to Year 12 (eg. Two 3 credit point subjects at Level1, and two each at Levels 2 and 3 – a total of six subjects);

• A minimum of two years of tertiary study in a secondary teaching area offered to Year 10.

In choosing their teaching areas, students should consider combinations that are in demand in secondary schools.


Core subjectsED5875:03 Foundations of EducationED5225:06 Secondary Curriculum 1ED5226:03 Secondary Curriculum 2ED5218:03 Professional Practices 1ED5219:03 Professional Practices 2ED5488:03 Final Graduate Professional Experience

Elective subjectsSelect one three credit point ED subject from Level 4 or Level 5 subjects.

Further informationFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 5788 <[email protected]>

ResearchThe School of Education offers the following research higher degrees:

•DoctorofPhilosophy

•DoctorofEducation

•MasterofPhilosophy.

The School provides a high level of resources for its research students. In addition to systematic individual research project supervision, the School offers coursework programs to assist Masters students to develop strengths in research methods and core topic areas.

The School has broad areas of research strength that explore educational issues in a range of contexts, with attention to rural, remote and tropical settings, and in schools at all age levels, higher education, and workplace, community and informal learning.

Core interests include ICTs in education, education of marginalised groups (especially Indigenous people and students with special educational needs), professional practices, including curriculum and pedagogy, and educational policy, and the impact of social contexts and factors (eg. gender, remoteness, globalisation) on educational participation and outcomes.

DoCToR oF PHILoSoPHyThe Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability for critical analysis and research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYT C E 3 Abbreviation: PhDCode: 79502Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor.






Graduate Research SchoolTel: (07 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs



Education





MASTER oF PHILoSoPHyThe Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is a two year full-time program offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for confirmation and pre-completion seminars, and at least three weeks per year for consultation with the supervisor. This program is available part-time.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHYT C E 2 Abbreviation: MPhilCode: 104003Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor.

Entry requirementsA bachelor’s degree with Honours in an appropriate discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent.



Doctor of EducationThis is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields and caters for people in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in educational settings. This degree enables professionals to study several issues and encourages writing for different kinds of audiences (for example for work settings, for parents, for journals and newsletters and for academic publishers), instead of focusing on one issue culminating in one thesis. Candidates submit a portfolio of work that includes a dissertation.

This professional doctorate can be undertaken off campus. Support is available on campus, however, and students will be

encouraged to participate in the School’s research program.

This program involves identifying a research topic (a theoretical or practical issue of educational significance), designing and carrying out a research project to investigate that issue, and writing a substantial thesis that discusses relevant literature, the perspective and methodology adopted in the research, and the findings and significance of the research.

DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONT C E 3 Abbreviation: EdDCode: 39602Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor.

Entry requirementsA minimum of three years experience in education or in a related field;and

A Bachelor of Education with first or second (Division A) class Honours, or equivalent;or

A research masters degree in education or a related field;or

A coursework masters degree in education or a related field comprising at least one third research methodology and practice with a grade point average of Credit;or

Evidence of academic (especially research) and professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School and Faculty.




The School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) offers undergraduate majors and a postgraduate program. The School also provides a range of support services for Indigenous students including tutorial assistance schemes as well as a tertiary access course pathway course for entry to a range of JCU undergraduate degrees.

Established in 1998, and winner of an Australian Teaching and Learning Council (ALTC) Award for Programs that Enhance Learning, the SIAS Postgraduate Program works towards breaking new ground in approaches to research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The program specifically addresses ethical issues for research with Indigenous Australian communities, while actively supporting a dynamic and innovative approach to research development amongst our students.

The postgraduate program has a philosophical framework built upon the following principles: acknowledging and valuing the ontology of Indigenous peoples (how people view the world); and ways of being in the world (epistemological positions).

In keeping with this notion, the program actively works towards strengthening students’ knowledge, skills, confidence and research capacity to make a valuable contribution to their personal and professional lives and to society.

The program’s strength lies in the capacity for students to move between coursework and research streams depending upon their individual study needs and requirements, their professional

and career aspirations and their particular learning styles.

The impact of the program has been widespread with graduates achieving leadership roles and senior positions in the public service, schools, private enterprise and academia.

The teaching excellence of SIAS staff has similarly been recognised through invitations to assist with the design of other universities’ Indigenous postgraduate training courses, as well as lecture and participate in their programs.

Most importantly, the SIAS Postgraduate Program has facilitated sustainable research projects that empower and enhance the social well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, an outcome which underpins the program’s overall direction, implementation and review.

ProgramsThe SIAS postgraduate program emphasises the interface between the coursework and research streams with the provision of suitable exit and entry points for students, giving them more options to complete or continue their studies.

The postgraduate pathways include:

• GraduateCertificateofArts


• MasterofSocialScience(Indigenous Studies) – coursework

• MasterofPhilosophy(IndigenousStudies) – research

• DoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)

Research areasResearch undertaken by the school has covered issues as diverse as Indigenous health and wellbeing, education, natural resource management, traditional knowledge, economics and community development, history, cultural heritage, languages and linguistics, rock art, social welfare, race, racism and Reconciliation.

Areas of Research include:

• Empowerment,HealthandWellbeing, Community Development

• History,Culture,Language, Identity

• Education,Employmentand Training.

Our research programs have relevance to people from many fields including: the social sciences, education, law, arts, commerce, medicine, public health and science, and marine biology.

Research centres and collaborationsIn addition to conducting individual research projects, SIAS researchers also belong to wider research teams made up of multidisciplinary, cross-institutional and community relationships. Several staff are senior research fellows within the Cairns Institute at JCU.

SIAS has a commitment to building the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to understand and control their own research agendas and in doing so gain relevant knowledge, skills and qualifications. SIAS is also committed to building the capacity of non-Indigenous researchers to work more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

School of Indigenous Australian StudiesJames Cook University has one of the country’s highest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation rates.

ContactsSchool of Indigenous Australian StudiesTel: (07) 4781 4676Fax: 07 4781 4033<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/sias


Degrees available• GraduateCertificateofArts


• Master of Social Science (Indigenous Studies)





Indigenous Australian StudiesIndigenous Australian studies coursework programs at JCU have been established to meet the growing demand for skilled graduates with knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and cultural considerations in relation to research and development; empowerment and change; and education and employment. These skills are in demand by Indigenous organisations, government agencies and in many areas of education, training, business, industry and commerce.

JCU’s Indigenous Australian studies programs are relevant to graduates from many fields including the social sciences, education, law, arts, commerce, medicine, public health and science, including engineering and marine biology. Subjects are offered via external mode as well as limited attendance and block modes on campus.

BoththeGraduateCertificateofArtsandtheGraduateDiplomaof Arts are designed for graduates who wish to pursue further studies within the Faculty.

Students may select from a range of subjects in these study areas: Indigenous Australian Studies; plus other areas including Anthropology; Archaeology, Criminology; English; History; Human Services; Journalism; Modern Languages; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; and Writing.

GRADUATECERTIFICATEOFARTST C 0.5 M Abbreviation:GCertACode: 103711Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 12Tuition fees: see page 46


Course structureThis is a flexible course. After consultation with the course

coordinator, students select subjects from one of the study areas listed above, or an approved combination of these or other disciplines. The program may consist of coursework alone, or of coursework together with a minor thesis worth six credit points. Contact the Faculty for further information.


GRADUATEDIPLOMAOFARTST C 1 M Abbreviation:GDipACode: 13506Mode: internal/external; F/PTCredit points: 24Tuition fees: see page 46


Course structureThis is a flexible course. After consultation with the course coordinator, students select subjects from one of the study areas listed above, or an approved combination of these or other disciplines. The program may consist of coursework alone, or of coursework together with a minor thesis worth six credit points. Contact the Faculty for further information.


MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (INDIGENOUSSTUDIES)T E 1.5 M CS

Abbreviation: MSocScCode: 103404Mode: external/ limited attendance and block mode; F/PTCredit points: 36Tuition fees: see page 46

Entry requirementsPostgraduate Certificate of Social Science (Indigenous Studies) and at least two years of professional experience in Indigenous issues; or equivalent.

Course structureStudents must successfully complete the core subjects and 18 credit points of subjects for the Indigenous Studies major.

Torres Strait Islander Frank Loban worked as a commercial rock-lobster diver while completing a Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies) in Brisbane in the late1990s.The degree allowed him to pursue a career with the Australian Federal Police, but after four years he decided to embark on postgraduate study. He successfully applied for a research scholarship and began a Master of Indigenous Studies at JCU’s Townsville campus.

Newly married and with a young son, Frank found the program’s flexible hours meant he could manage a good study-life balance and his scholarship allowed him to concentrate on his research and not juggle paid work.

“Townsville has a large Torres Strait Islander population so there were many family ties there. Plus the JCU supervisors were very supportive and offered weekly catch-ups to discuss my research and help me with my thesis writing. I had my own room, computer and phone line. At no stage did I feel isolated.”

JCU’s proximity to the Torres Strait, meant Frank could travel there for field trips and to conduct research-based interviews. His research focused on analysing the fisheries regime from the Torres Strait Islanders’ perspective. He found management processes weren’t achieving the aspirations of the local people, as bigger commercial stakeholders had a greater control of the fisheries.

“In the final year of my Masters, I returned to the Torres Strait and studied part-time.” In his current role, Frank implements community management plans to make traditional hunting of turtle and dugong sustainable. He hopes his research will positively influence the future of fisheries reviews.

“I have gained an in-depth understanding of academic writing and a better knowledge of the Torres Strait’s fisheries management regime. It is a great feeling completing your postgraduate studies. I encourage all Indigenous students interested in tertiary education to consider JCU because of their postgraduate programs.”

* Now Master of Philosophy (Indigenous Studies)

Frank LobanGraduate, Master of Indigenous Studies (Honours)*, 2009

Senior Natural Resource Manager Officer, Land and Sea Management Unit, Torres Strait Regional Authority







MASTER oF PHILoSoPHyThe Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is a two year full-time program offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for confirmation and exit seminars, and at least three weeks per year for consultation with the supervisor. This program is available part-time.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHYE 2 Abbreviation: MPhilCode: 104003Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor.

Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with Honours in an appropriate discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent.

Next stepApplicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an


for the Social Sciencesor 6 credit points of advanced standing if completed an Honours degree or equivalentplusSS5012:12 Social Science Coursework ThesisOR 12 credit points of general advanced standing for 2 years equivalent professional experience (Approval required by Major Coordinator)OR 12 credit points of negotiated coursework subjects (Approval required by Major Coordinator)

Subjects for majorSelect 12 credit points of IA Level 5 subjectsplus

Select 6 credit points of Level 5 subjects from the Master Schedule

EnquiriesFaculty of Arts, Education and Social SciencesTel: (07) 4781 6559Fax: (07) 4781 5788 <[email protected]>

ResearchThe School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) offers the following research programs:

• Doctor of Philosophy


The SIAS Postgraduate Program has successfully earned a reputation as a leader in innovative and influential student research and research training. The aim of the program is to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills, confidence and research capacity to make a valuable contribution to their personal and professional lives and to society.

The SIAS Postgraduate Program has relevance to JCU’s Strategic intent of producing graduates “with the expertise and intellectual curiosity required for sustainable development of our communities.” The program works towards the achievement of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and students, and between JCU and the wider Indigenous Australian community, consistent with JCU’s Reconciliation Statement which states, in part, “JCU believes that a commitment to the ongoing process of reconciliation

is vital to the attainment of a better future for all Australians and all members of the JCU community”.

The School’s research projects seek to contribute to the empowerment, well-being and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly in the following areas of research focus:

• Empowerment, Health and Wellbeing, Community Development, Environment and Wellbeing

• Histories, worldviews, culture and language

• Education, employment and training.

The areas of research focus aim to make space in the academy for Indigenous knowledge, worldviews and epistemological positions. These areas also reflect the academic and cultural expertise of SIAS staff and students involved in current research projects in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.

DoCToR oF PHILoSoPHyThe Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability for critical analysis and research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYE 3 Abbreviation: PhDCode: 89502Mode: external*; F/PTTuition fees: see page 46* attendance on campus is required for confirmation and pre-completion seminars and at least three weeks per year for consultation with advisor.



appropriate research advisor. To look for an appropriate advisor, visittheGraduateResearchSchool website and follow the link to ‘Find a research advisor’.








Entry and application information

Entry requirements

How to apply

Study costs

Financial assistance

International student information

A-Z study area index

JCU terminology

Contacts



Entry requirements

Depending on the postgraduate qualification, entry requirements can include an undergraduate degree, relevant work experience or research experience. Pathway options exist both for coursework and research programs.

Coursework entry requirementsFor entry to postgraduate coursework programs, you usually need an appropriate undergraduate degree. However, some programs allow entry with relevant work experience. Check the Courses section of this guide for individual course entry requirements. You will need to include certified copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts along with original work references if claiming work experience.

Postgraduate certificate

A bachelor degree in an appropriate study area is usually required. For some courses, applicants with sufficient, relevant work experience instead of a degree may also be considered.

Postgraduate diploma

A postgraduate certificate or bachelor degree in an appropriate study area is usually required.

Graduate certificate

A bachelor degree is usually required for entry. For some courses, applicants with sufficient relevant work experience instead of a degree may be also considered.

Graduate diploma

A bachelor degree or graduate certificate is usually required for entry.

Masters

A bachelor degree, postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma is usually required. For some courses, applicants with sufficient, relevant

work experience instead of a degree may also be considered.

Professional doctorate

A bachelor degree with first or second class Honours, or masters by coursework or research and relevant work experience is usually required.

Research entry requirementsFor entry to research higher degrees, a bachelor degree with Honours in an appropriate study area is usually required. If you do not have an honours degree, youcanenrolinJCU’sGraduateCertificate of Research Methods orGraduateDiplomaofResearchMethods. These qualifying courses will equip you with the appropriate research skills to enter a research higher degree.

Applicants also need approval from the relevant JCU Head of School for their research proposal.

Masters by research (including Master of Philosophy)

A bachelor degree with at least second class Honours is usually required. If you do not have an honours degree, JCU offers the following research methods qualifying courses: GraduateCertificateofResearchMethodsandGraduateDiplomaof Research Methods.

Professional doctorates

A masters by research or bachelor degree with at least first or second class Division A Honours is usually required. Appropriate professional experience is also required.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A masters by research or bachelor degree with at least first or second class Division A Honours is usually required.

For further information about entry to research higher degrees,contacttheGraduateResearch School to obtain details of application eligibility and enrolment procedures.

www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Additional requirements

Faculties will advise applicants if there are additional entry requirements for some courses. For example, courses including placements in schools, clinics and hospitals or research requiring contact with children need a Blue Card or ‘Working with Children

Check’ issued by the Queensland Commission for Children, Young PeopleandChildGuardian.Other health courses may require immunisation against Hepatitis C.

International applicants

International applicants should contact James Cook University International for information on entry requirements, English language requirements and application procedures.

www.jcu.edu.au/international<[email protected]>

Download application forms at www.jcu.edu.au/student/forms


How to apply

Applications for postgraduate study are made directly to JCU.

Coursework programsTo apply you will need to complete an Application for Postgraduate Coursework form, downloadable from JCU’s Current Students website at: www.jcu.edu.au/student/forms

You will need to attach certified copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts with your application.

Application deadlines Application dates may depend on your study area.

Courses starting Study Period 1 – due date for on-time applications is 6 January 2012.

Courses starting Study Period 2 – due date for on-time applications is 22 June 2012.

Psychology programs – apply by the last working day, October 2011.

Some teaching programs – apply by the last working day, October 2011.

MBA programs – apply throughout the year, although applications must be received no later than four weeks before your intended subjects commence.

Marine biology programs – apply by the last working day, October 2011.

Block mode subjects – if you are enrolling in a block mode subject (subjects offered outside the main Study Periods 1 and 2) you must submit your application no later than four weeks prior to the commencement of each subject’s study period.

offers

We will advise you of the outcome of your application generally within three weeks.

Research programsJames Cook University’s GraduateResearchSchooladministers all applications for research higher degrees.

If you would like to apply to enter a research higher degree at JCU, you first need to develop a topic and find a potential supervisor.

Consulting with the head of the relevant JCU school is advisable. The GraduateResearchSchoolwebsitesets out research areas at JCU with links to appropriate academics.

TheGraduateResearchSchoolwebsite also explains the application procedure and has links to downloadable application and referee forms. www.jcu.edu.au/grs

JCU’s faculty and school websites contain information about academic staff, research expertise, and current research projects: http://cms.jcu.edu.au/about/ organisation

If you wish to enrol as a part-time student, you will need to satisfy the Head of School and your supervisor that you can devote adequate time to your planned research and be able to maintain regular contact with your supervisor.

You can submit an application for a research higher degree at any time, for commencement in the following teaching period (semester).

The formal application includes original or certified transcripts, a two-page summary of your proposed project and supporting reports from two academic referees.

The Application for Research Candidature form is available online. ForfulldetailsvisittheGraduateResearch School online: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

International applicantsSee page 49 for more information for international students.

International applicants should contact James Cook International, our centre for international students. Information on entry requirements, English language requirements and application procedures are available from the website: www.jcu.edu.au/international


The sooner you are aware of your study costs, payment options and what assistance you are eligible for, the easier it will be to plan your finances. Postgraduate study will be one of the best investments you will ever make.

Coursework study costsCoursework students either pay tuition fees or, if they have the option of taking a Commonwealth supported place (see below for explanation), a student contribution amount.

With either option, Australian students (that is, Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders) do not need to pay any tuition costs upfront, payment can be deferred.

Commonwealth supported places are available in many courses at JCU. Eligible students can choose which fee type best suits their needs. Tax deductibility may be a consideration, as tuition fees are deductible if they relate to current employment. Student contributions, however, are not tax deductible. You may wish to consult with your Accountant or Financial Adviser to determine the best course of action for you.

Tuition fee paying places

Coursework programs have tuition fees, which are calculated by subject. Amounts will vary depending on the study area or discipline of the subject. JCU’s postgraduate tuition fees are listed opposite. This information, and more, can also be found online at: www.jcu.edu.au/student/fees/dtfp

Fees are shown by individual subject, according to the study area for that subject. An indicative annual total is also given, based on a full-time enrolment of subjects in that study area only. Many coursework programs, however, can mix subjects from several study areas, so total fee amounts will depend on your enrolment.

The credit-point value of a subject can be found at the end of the subject code. For example, EC5206:03 Macro-Economic Policy is a 3-credit point subject.

Paying tuition fees

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders have two options for paying their tuition fees:

• Payupfront,orininstalmentsby the payment due date for their subject/s; or

• DeferpaymentbyrequestingFEE-HELP assistance through the Commonwealth government. See Financial Assistance on page 48.

New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders must pay coursework tuition fees upfront and are not eligible for FEE-HELP loans.

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth supported places are available for a range of degrees in areas of national significance. A list of these courses is shown on the inside back cover of this guide. Commonwealth support is indicated in the course-information boxes associated with each degree throughout this guide. Commonwealth supported students contribute to the costs of their study by paying a student contribution amount, which can be significantly lower than postgraduate tuition fees. The remainder is contributed by the Commonwealth.

Student contributions are grouped into bands, and are set out in the table below.

Students need to be aware of the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE), which provides access to Commonwealth supported places

for the equivalent of seven years of full-time study from 1/1/2005. For further information visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/fees/dcs/JCUDEV_007690.html

Paying a Student contribution amount

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders have three payment options:

• Makeafullupfrontpaymentofthe student contribution for all the subjects you are enrolled in, on or by the payment due date, and receive an upfront payment discount; or

• Paypartofyourstudentcontribution on or by the payment due date and receive an upfront payment discount for payments totalling $500 or more. Then defer payment of the remainder through a HECS-HELP loan, see page 48; or

• DeferpaymentthroughaHECS-HELP loan for your entire student contribution amount. See Financial Assistance on page 48.

If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent non-humanitarian visa holder you must pay the full amount of your student

What does it cost?Find out about your study costs and payment options.

2011 Commonwealth supported student contribution amounts for students starting their study in 2012

Band Discipline area for your subjects Cost per 3-credit point subject Cost per full-time year

National Priorities Mathematics, Statistics $565 $4,520

Band 1 Humanities, Behavioural Science, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing, Education $706 $5,648

Band 2 Agriculture, Allied Health, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Engineering, Surveying $1006 $8,050

Band 3 Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $1,178 $9,425

To view tuition fees for postgraduate coursework programs visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/fees/dtfp/


Further infoDetailed information on fees and financial assistance can be found online at our Current Students site: www.jcu.edu.au/student

For Commonwealth government information relating to higher education, visit: www.goingtouni.gov.au

contribution upfront by the payment due date. You do not qualify to defer payment through a HECS-HELP loan. Our Student Enquiry Centres can supply more information - Tel: 1800 246 446.

For a comparison of fee alternatives for domestic postgraduate coursework students, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/idc/groups/public/documents/information_about/jcuprd_055454.pdf

Research study costsAustralian citizens and permanent residents who are PhD or masters by research students will be Commonwealth supported under the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Research Training Scheme (RTS). These places are fee exempt.

For further information contact: JCUGraduateResearchSchool Tel: (07) 4781 5861 <[email protected]>

other study expensesBooks, field trips, placements, computer and laboratory equipment, photocopying and printing all contribute to the cost of study. Some help is available: JCU Bookshops in Cairns and Townsville offer student discounts on textbooks; and the Student Association has discount arrangements with computer suppliers and other retailers, see: www.jcu.edu.au/studentassocResearch students are expected to own their own laptops.

Living costs

You will need to consider costs for accommodation, food, transport and miscellaneous items. Living costs in northern Queensland are generally lower than those in larger metropolitan areas.

International students

International students pay international tuition fees for both coursework and research programs. International applicants should refer to page 49 for enrolment and financial information.

Subject Prefix Subject Discipline Cost per 3-credit point subject

Cost per full-time year

AN Anthropology $1,689 $13,512

AR Archaeology $1,689 $13,512

AY Cultural & Heritage Studies $1,689 $13,512

BA Arts and Social Sciences $1,689 $13,512

CI Chinese $1,689 $13,512

CN Cinema $1,689 $13,512

CU Communications $1,689 $13,512

CY Criminology $1,689 $13,512

ED* Education $1,689 $13,512

EL English $1,689 $13,512

FR French $1,689 $13,512

GR German $1,689 $13,512

HI History $1,689 $13,512

HM Education $1,689 $13,512

HU Humanities $1,689 $13,512

IA* Indigenous Studies $1,689 $13,512

IT Italian $1,689 $13,512

JA Japanese $1,689 $13,512

JN Journalism $1,689 $13,512

LC English $1,689 $13,512

PL Political Science $1,689 $13,512

PY* Psychology $2,340 $18,720

SS Social Science $1,689 $13,512

SY Sociology $1,689 $13,512

WC Women’s Studies $1,689 $13,512

WS Welfare Studies $1,800 $14,400* tuition fees for some subjects in these disciplines will vary from fee indicated

2012 Postgraduate tuition fees


Assistance for coursework studentsTuition-fee paying students

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders can defer payment of their tuition fees by requesting FEE-HELP assistance.

These students can borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime. From 1 January 2011 students in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science have a limit of $108,029; the limit for all other courses is $86,422.

This loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches an annual threshold. In the 2010-11 financial year, this was $44,911. FEE-HELP isinterest-freeandGST-free,and CPI indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for FEE-HELP assistance form, available online, before the census date for your subject/s and provide a valid tax file number. Further information on FEE-HELP is available from the Commonwealth Government’sGoingtoUniwebsite – www.goingtouni.gov.auTuition-fee paying students may also be entitled to a tax deduction, even if you defer payment, if there is a direct connection between your study and work at the time the expense was incurred. Call the Tax Office on 13 28 61 for further advice.

New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders are not eligible for FEE-HELP.

Commonwealth supported students

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place and you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder,

you can defer paying your student contribution amount with a HECS-HELP loan.

The loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a threshold. In the 2010-11 financial year, this was $44,911. HECS-HELP loans areinterest-freeandGST-free,although CPI indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form, available online, before enrolling in your subject/s and provide a valid tax file number.

Further information on HECS-HELP is available from the Commonwealth Government’sGoingtoUniwebsite – see Further info.

Although New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders may have a Commonwealth supported place and must complete a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form before enrolling, they are not eligible for HECS-HELP.

For further information on Commonwealth Supported places, visit http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/fees/dcs/index.htm

Assistance for research studentsAustralian postgraduate research students at JCU are Commonwealth assisted. This includes Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Research students can also access scholarships and grants. Two significant scholarships for research students at JCU are:

• AustralianPostgraduateAward(APA), for Australian students only

• JamesCookUniversityPostgraduate Research Scholarship, available to Australian and international students.

These assist with general living costs for full-time or part-time students. In 2011 these scholarship for full time students is valued at $22,500 annually - see panel below for closing dates.

JCU’s Scholarships site also gives details of postgraduate scholarships and provides links to a range of external organisations that fund research – see Further info.

International studentsInternational postgraduate students may be able to access some scholarships for research and coursework programs. See Information for International Students opposite.

Financial assistanceFind out how you can defer paying your tuition fees and what scholarships and assistance might be available.

Further infoVisit the Current Students site for enrolment and financial information. www.jcu.edu.au/studentOr contact our Student Enquiry Centre Freecall (within Australia) 1800 246 446 <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

JCU Graduate Research School (07) 4781 5861 <[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/grsScholarships JCU’s Scholarships website www.jcu.edu.au/scholarshipsJASON is a database of research scholarships www.jason.edu.auCommonwealth Government Information about FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP, student contributions, student learning entitlement, plus frequently asked questions are availableattheGoingtoUnisite: www.goingtouni.gov.au


Information for international studentsThere are more than 5,000 international students studying at James Cook University from over 100 different countries.

James Cook International should be your first point of contact if you are interested in becoming an international student at JCU. James Cook International coordinates information and services including applying to study, accommodation, visas, tuition fees, overseas student health care cover and general welfare.

Entry requirementsCoursework programsThe minimum academic entry requirement for a postgraduate coursework degree at JCU is normally successful completion of study equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. However, some postgraduate coursework degrees will consider work experience if students do not have a bachelor degree. Some programs have additional requirements, such as work experience or high academic achievement. Contact James Cook International, see Further info, for specific entry requirements or visit www.jcu.edu.au/courses and search for the course you are interested in.

Research programsThe minimum entry level requirement for Doctoral (PhD) or Masters (Research) degrees at JCU is successful completion of the equivalent of a 4-year Australian bachelor degree with Honours in an appropriate discipline, or an Australian Masters (Coursework) degree with at least a 50 per cent research component. JCU also offers Research Methods pathways if your previous research experience is limited. Contact James Cook International for more details.

English language requirementsInternational students must provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not their first language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by achieving a score in a test such as Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System ) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Other English language tests may also be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Additionally, students who have successfully completed two years of full-time study in which the language of instruction was English may satisfy the English language requirement. Detailed information about English language requirements for specific courses are available on the JCU International website: www.jcu.edu.au/international/entry

If you meet the academic entry requirements for a course but not the English language entry requirements, you can study English at the JCU English Language Centre before beginning your academic program.

How to applyInternational students can apply online or download application forms for both coursework and research degrees at the JCU International website. Applicants can also contact James Cook International for copies of the forms, or can receive advice and practical assistance with their application by visiting one of JCU’s many authorised international representatives. To see a full list of JCU’s overseas representatives in more than 50 countries, visit www.jcu.edu.au/international/jcurepresentatives

Please note, there is no application fee for postgraduate study at JCU.

Supporting documentationYou should attach certified copies of your qualifications, academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency (if English is not your native language) with your application. Applicants for postgraduate coursework degrees in marine biology, psychology, public health and tropical medicine courses and all research degree applicants must also provide two completed Academic Referee Report forms, which can be downloaded from the International website.

Academic calendarAcademic calendar and semester start dates are available online at www.jcu.edu.au/international

Study costsInternational tuition fees vary between courses and increase each new calendar year. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a requirement for an Australian student visa and is compulsory for all international students (except Norwegian and Swedish students). International tuition fees and study cost details are available at www.jcu.edu.au/international/fees

Financial assistanceA variety of scholarships and financial aid options are available to postgraduate students, including highly competitive scholarships to students commencing research degrees at Masters or Doctoral level. Additionally, many students are eligible for financial aid or loans through organisations or programs set up in their home country. Scholarship and financial aid information is available at www.jcu.edu.au/international/scholarships and www.jcu.edu.au/grs/scholarships

Visa informationAll international students need to apply for a student visa before commencing their studies. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship website has comprehensive information about how to apply for a student visa at www.immi.gov.au

Further infoTownsville James Cook International Townsville QLD 4811 Australia Tel: + 61 7 4781 5601 Fax: + 61 7 4781 5988 <[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/international

Cairns James Cook International Cairns QLD 4870 Australia Tel: + 61 7 4042 1438 Fax: + 61 7 4042 1580 <[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/international

Singapore James Cook University 600 Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574421 Tel: +65 6576 6833 Fax: +65 6455 2833 <[email protected] > www.jcu.edu.sg

Brisbane James Cook University 349 Queen Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia Tel: + 61 7 3001 7800 Fax: + 61 7 3001 7899 <[email protected]> www.jcub.edu.au


Index of postgraduate study areas Anthropology see Arts 20

Archaeology see Arts 20

Arts 20

Asia Pacific Governance and Development 20

Catholic Education 32

Clinical Education see Medicine, Health & Molecular Sciences booklet

Clinical Psychology see Psychology 22

Counselling see Guidance and Counselling 21

Criminology see also Arts 21

Development Practice see Science & Engineering booklet

Education for Sustainability 32

English see Arts 20

Environment and Heritage 21

Family Therapy and Counselling 21

Forensic Psychology see Psychology 23

Geropsychology see Psychology 24

Guidance and Counselling 33

History see Arts 20

Human Services, see Arts 26

Indigenous Australian Studies see also Arts 40

Journalism 21

Languages see Arts 20

Mental Health Practice 22

Music see Law, Business & the Creative Arts booklet

Politics and International Relations see Arts 20

Psychological Medicine see Medicine, Health & Molecular Sciences booklet

Psychology 22

Clinical Psychology 22

Forensic Psychology 23

Geropsychology 24

Research Sections see below

Arts and Social Sciences 28

Education 36

Indigenous Australian Studies 41

Social Science 27

Social Work 27

Sociology see Arts 20

Teaching Qualifications 35

Tertiary Teaching Qualifications 35

Women’s Studies 27

Writing see also Arts 28


Research Scholarships – What’s on offer @ JCU?

The range of scholarships available to JCU postgraduate research students is varied and generous, with financial support on offer to cover living costs for full-time or part-time students, as well as research.

Funds ranging from $1,000 to $24,000 and beyond are available from JCU or a range of external organisations that fund research.

The following scholarships are examples of those available to students of exceptional research potential who are enrolled in doctoral or masters research degrees at JCU, full-time or part-time:• AustralianPostgraduateAward(fundedbytheAustralianGovernment)• JCUPostgraduateResearchScholarship

Closing date for Australian students to apply is: 31 October each year.

To find out more about these scholarships and other scholarships for research students, visittheGraduateResearchSchoolwebsiteat:www.jcu.edu.au/grs/scholarships


For definitions of courses, see Postgraduate Pathways on page 18.

Advanced standing – subjects completed at another university or education provider which may count as credit towards subjects in a JCU degree. Also referred to as a ‘credit’.

Australian student – an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder.

Award – a degree, diploma or certificate from JCU’s approved list of awards.

Bachelor degree – the first level of study at university, typically requiring three to four years of full-time study.

Block mode – subjects offered in block mode require attendance at classes conducted in block teaching sessions; for example, over three consecutive weekends.

Census date – the date on which a student’s enrolment in a subject is taken to be finalised and when tuition fees must be paid.

Commonwealth supported place – a higher education place for which theCommonwealthGovernmentmakes a contribution towards the cost of the student’s education.

Course – a combination of subjects required to satisfy the requirements of an award (certificate, diploma or degree).

Course coordinator – an academic who oversees the teaching of a course.

Coursework program – a postgraduate course in which at least two thirds of the content comprises coursework subjects (i.e. not research).

Credit – See ‘advanced standing’.

Credit point – each subject has a credit point value, with most having a value of three credit points. Credit points are shown in the subject code as the last two numbers, for example TM5512:03 Travel Medicine has three credit points.

CRICoS code – indicates a course offered to international students in Australia is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Degree – a university award at bachelor, master or doctoral level.

Discipline – an area of study.

Elective subjects – subjects that are not core subjects of an award but which may be studied and credited towards the award.

External mode – subjects and courses offered by flexible delivery (online and/or print materials) which do not require on-campus attendance for classes. There may, however, be professional placements or some on-campus workshop requirements.

Faculty – the organisation of several schools into an academic area responsible for the administration of courses.

FEE-HELP – a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees.

Fee-paying student – a student who pays tuition fees and is not Commonwealth supported.

Full-time student – a normal full-time enrolment is 24 credit points, or eight 3-credit point subjects, per academic year.

GPA – a statistic indicating the success of a student in tertiary studies (grade point average).

Graduates – those who receive an award following the completion of a defined course of study.

HECS-HELP – a loan available to eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth-supported places that covers all or part of the student contribution amount.

Honours – an undergraduate award at a higher level of study which usually contains a research component.

International student – a student who is not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen. Temporary residents of Australia are also classified as international.

Joint masters – an award involving the combination of two coursework masters. These can be completed in less time than completing the courses separately.

Major – an approved sequence of subjects in a discipline leading to a specialisation, for example, Master of Information Technology (E-Business).

Mode – the delivery method for a course or subject, for example: internal, external, block mode, or limited attendance.

Part-time student – a student enrolled in less than 18 credit points (usually less than six 3-credit point subjects) in one academic year.

Prerequisite subject – a subject or condition which must be successfully completed before a later subject can be studied.

Professional doctorate – a postgraduate award that can be coursework or research, which enables professionals to improve their professional practice through research and coursework conducted in a professional setting.

Research higher degree – postgraduate research degrees including research Masters and PhD.

Research qualifying course – courses that incorporate a research component and enable entry to research higher degree programs. At JCU these are known as Research Methods Courses.

Research Training Scheme (RTS) – Commonwealth funding (for a defined duration) for Australian research higher degree students.

School – a sub-faculty academic unit, usually containing several related academic disciplines.

Student contribution – the amount per subject/credit point that all Commonwealth supported students must pay as a contribution towards the costs of their university education.

Study period – subjects at JCU are offered over 11 designated study periods. Each study period has a designated start, finish and census date.

Subject code – each JCU subject has a six-character subject code, followed by a colon and the credit point value of the subject.

Subject – a discrete portion of a course, identified by a code, title and credit point value.

Teaching period – the academic year at JCU is divided into two teaching periods (formerly known as semesters). Teaching Period 1 comprises the first 6 months of the year. Teaching Period 2 comprises the second six months of the year.

JCU terminologyDefinitions of some common JCU terms.

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This publication is intended as a general guide. Information is correct at the time of printing. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of the courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice. It is the responsibility of students to confirm the specific details of courses, subjects and enrolment. All costs quoted in Australian dollars (A$).

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For more information about financial assistance see page 48,call our Student Enquiry Centre on 1800 246 446, or visit www.jcu.edu.au

* Please note, this listing is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change. Some new courses may be waiting for approval for Commonwealth supported places. Check with our Student Enquiry Centre staff for confirmation.

Commonwealth supported places – affordable postgraduate studyHECS-HELP loans are available for the following coursework programs* at JCU in areas of national significance.ARTS, EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY and SOCIAL SCIENCESGraduate Certificate• GraduateCertficateofCareerDevelopment

• GraduateCertificateofEducation(TertiaryTeaching)

• GraduateCertificateofEducationforSustainability


Postgraduate Certificate• PostgraduateCertificateofClinicalPsychology

• PostgraduateCertificateofEducation

• PostgraduateCertificateofFamilyTherapyandCounselling

• PostgraduateCertificateofForensicPsychology

• PostgraduateCertificateofMentalHealthPractice

Graduate Diploma• GraduateDiplomaofEducation

• GraduateDiplomaofSocialScience

Postgraduate Diploma• PostgraduateDiplomaofClinicalPsychology

• PostgraduateDiplomaofForensicPsychology

• PostgraduateDiplomaofGeropsychology

• PostgraduateDiplomaofPsychology

• PostgraduateDiplomaofResearchMethods

Master by coursework• MasterofEducation

• MasterofGuidanceandCounselling

• MasterofPsychology

• MasterofSocialScience

• MasterofSocialWork(ProfessionalQualifying)

Doctor by coursework• DoctorofPsychology

LAW, BUSINESS and TOURISMGraduate Certificate• GraduateCertificateofInformationTechnology


Graduate Diploma• GraduateDiplomaofInformationTechnology

Postgraduate Diploma• PostgraduateDiplomaofResearchMethods

Master by coursework• MasterofInformationTechnology

• MasterofInformationTechnology-Extended

MEDICINE, HEALTH and MOLECULAR SCIENCESGraduate Certificate• GraduateCertificateofBiomedicalSciences

• GraduateCertificateofPrimary HealthCareResearch


Postgraduate Certificate• PostgraduateCertificateofAeromedicalRetrieval

• PostgraduateCertificateofAlliedHealthSciences

• PostgraduateCertificateofClinicalEducation

• PostgraduateCertificateofDisasterandRefugeeHealth

• PostgraduateCertificateofHealthPromotion

• PostgraduateCertificateofInfectionControl

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(AdvancedClinicalPractice)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(CardiacNursing)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(CareoftheOlderAdult)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(ClinicalTeaching)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(IntensiveCare)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(NeonatalCare)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(PerioperativeCare)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(RenalNursing)

• PostgraduateCertificateofNursingScience(SpecialistPaediatricCare)

• PostgraduateCertificateofPublicHealth

• PostgraduateCertificateofRehabilitation (Physiotherapy)

• PostgraduateCertificateofSoftTissueInjury

• PostgraduateCertificateofTravelMedicine

Graduate Diploma• GraduateDiplomaofBiomedicalSciences

• GraduateDiplomaofExercisePhysiology(Clinical)

Postgraduate Diploma• PostgraduateDiplomaofHealthPromotion

• PostgraduateDiplomaofMidwifery

• PostgraduateDiplomaofNursing

• PostgraduateDiplomaofPublicHealthandTropicalMedicine

• PostgraduateDiplomaofRehabilitation (Physiotherapy)


• PostgraduateDiplomaofRuralandRemoteMedicine

• PostgraduateDiplomaofTropicalMedicineandHygiene

Master by coursework• MasterofAdvancedNursingPractice

• MasterofBiomedicalSciences

• MasterofMidwifery(EndorsedMidwife)

• MasterofNursing(NursePractitioner)

• MasterofNursingLeadership

• MasterofNursingStudies

• MasterofOccupationalTherapy

• MasterofPharmaceuticalPublicHealth

• MasterofPublicHealth

• MasterofPublicHealthandTropicalMedicine

• MasterofRehabilitation(Physiotherapy)

• MasterofRuralandRemoteMedicine

Doctor by coursework• DoctorofPublicHealthStudies

SCIENCE and ENGINEERINGGraduate Certificate• GraduateCertificateofAstronomy

• GraduateCertificateofBiotechnology


• GraduateCertificateofScience

Graduate Diploma• GraduateDiplomaofAstronomy

• GraduateDiplomaofBiotechnology

• GraduateDiplomaofScience

Postgraduate Diploma• PostgraduateDiplomaofResearchMethods

Master by coursework• MasterofAstronomy

• MineralsGeoscienceMasters

• MasterofScience(CW)

Master by research• MasterofPhilosophy(Science)

• MasterofPhilosophy(Engineering)

Doctor by research• DoctorofPhilosophy(Science)

Research Methods Courses• GraduateCertificateofResearchMethods


Contact JCUCourse enquiriesJCU Student Enquiry Centre1800 246 446 freecall within [email protected]@jcu.edu.au

Research enquiriesJCU Graduate Research School(07) 4781 [email protected]

International student enquiriesJCU International Student CentreTel: (07) 4781 5601Fax: (07) 4781 [email protected]/international

JCU main campus locationsTownsvillePostal: Townsville QLD 4811Location: Angus Smith Drive, DouglasTel: (07) 4781 5255Fax: (07) 4781 4644

CairnsPostal: PO Box 6811Cairns QLD 4870Location: McGregor Road, SmithfieldTel: (07) 4042 1000Fax: (07) 4042 1128

Singapore600 Upper Thomson RoadSingapore 574421Tel: +65 6576 6833Fax: +65 6455 2833

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Postgraduate Study Guide 2012 - Arts, Education & Social Sciences