Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
The Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building) is a research degree designed for graduates from engineering, planning and related disciplines who wish to pioneer new knowledge and present the culmination of their research via thesis.
You will do an integrated research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis and demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.
JCU research areas include:
- Infrastructure
- Regional planning
- Sustainable communities
- Tropical and urban design
This is a two year full-time program offered both on and off campus.
Campus Information
Cairns
JCU Cairns houses teaching and research facilities, the JCU library, caf茅s, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies.
Townsville
The campus is located in the Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct (TropiQ) in the suburb of Douglas. JCU Townsville is set in a 386-hectare natural bush and parkland setting, 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the Townsville CBD.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Experience gained through life and work may make you eligible to start studying a JCU degree.
Employment is assessed on the level of skill required for the job and your length of service. A minimum of six months full-time equivalent paid employment is required. This can be with one employer or more. Your employment does not need to be relate to the course you are applying for. Be sure to include details of your employment in your application
PSW Opportunity
- 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: 081369G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
82480 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A