Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (Tropical Environments and Societies)

Gain the formal research training experience you need to begin an exciting research degree at James Cook University.

Completion of at least an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (credit average) in the final year, or other qualifications recognised by the University as equivalent.

Refer below for the course articulation level requirement.

Course Articulation
Students seeking admission to a research higher degree should consult the University's Higher Degree by Research Requirements.

Students seeking admission to a Masters by Research must have obtained at least a GPA 5.0 (Credit) for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. To be eligible to apply for direct admission to a PhD, students must have obtained at least a GPA 6.0 (Distinction) for the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods.

English Requirements
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 86 (no component less than 21) / Pearson PTE Academic 58 (no component less than 54), or
Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP), or
Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards within the last two years on a case-by-case basis