Program Overview
The Agriculture at James Cook University is a MPhil programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agriculture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agriculture programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Planning the Research: Masters Candidates
- Situating the Research: Masters Candidates or
- Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Completion of a recognised, appropriate undergraduate degree, or equivalent prior learning including appropriate professional experience.English band level 2 - the minimum English Language test scores you need are:
- Academic IELTS \xc2\x96 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), OR
- TOEFL \xc2\x96 570 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 4.5), OR
- TOEFL (internet based) \xc2\x96 90 (minimum writing score of 21), OR
- Pearson (PTE Academic) - 64
If you meet the academic requirements for a course, but not the minimum English requirements, you will be given the opportunity to take an English program to improve your skills in addition to an offer to study a degree at JCU. The JCU degree offer will be conditional upon the student gaining a certain grade in their English program. This combination of courses is called a packaged offer.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact James Cook University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About James Cook University
James Cook University
North Queensland, Australia
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months