Featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary disciplines, the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences is the largest and most diverse faculty at James Cook University (JCU). It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to approximately 4,000 students at campuses in Townsville, Cairns and Mackay.
The Faculty brings together disciplines from the Arts and Humanities. JCU's commitment to research excellence is reflected in the reputation of researchers in the Faculty. This strong research focus provides a stimulating atmosphere for students and encourages the development of research and critical thinking skills, essential in any career.
JCU offers postgraduate coursework and research courses
in the following areas of study:
Graduate Diploma of Arts
Master of Social Science
Masters of Arts (by research)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
James Cook University offers postgraduate research opportunities in the areas of arts, creative arts, human geography, physical geography, Indigenous studies, music, social policy, social science and women's studies.
Each and every student who applies directly, and accepts their offer, via OzTREKK and commences their studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!