Research Focus
International Security & Grand Strategy, Alliance Politics & Military Cooperation, Asia-Pacific Security & U.S. Foreign Policy, Deterrence, Conflict & War Studies.
Programme Structure and Funding
This is a full-time PhD programme with a duration of 3–4 years (36–48 months). Tuition is approximately AUD 46,000 per year.
Entry Requirements
Academic background: a bachelor’s degree in a politics-related discipline; a master’s degree in a relevant field is preferable; Grade requirements: undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 (equivalent to a UK 2:1 degree); Language requirements:
- IELTS overall score of at least 6.5, with no individual component below 6.0;
- or TOEFL overall score of at least 81, with speaking and writing no lower than 19 and listening and reading no lower than 16;
- applicants who have obtained a degree from an English-taught country may apply for a language exemption.
Application Materials
- Proof of English proficiency; applicants with a master’s degree from an English-taught country are exempt from the language requirement; 2) undergraduate (and master’s) transcripts; 3) academic CV; 4) research proposal (approximately 1,500 words); 5) writing sample (dissertation or published paper); 6) two academic references.
Application Period
Applications are accepted year-round.
Career Prospects
Higher education and academic research: graduates may enter universities or research institutions, undertaking teaching and research in international relations, global governance, security studies and related fields. Government and public policy: graduates may develop careers in government departments such as foreign affairs, international cooperation and policy research, participating in international affairs analysis and policy-making. International organisations and think tanks: graduates are suited to the United Nations, international NGOs and policy think tanks, undertaking regional studies, strategic analysis and project coordination. Multinational corporations and consulting: training in international politics helps graduates enter multinational corporations, risk consulting and strategic analysis, addressing global market and geopolitical issues.
