Research Focus
International Security & Grand Strategy, Alliance Political and Military Cooperation, Asia-Pacific Regional Security and United States Foreign Policy (Asia-Pacific Security & U.S. Foreign Policy), Deterrence, Defense & War Studies.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project with a school year of 3-4 (36-48 months) and tuition fees of approximately 46,000 Australian dollars/year.
Entry Requirements
Academic background: has a master’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in that field; Performance requirements: GPA at undergraduate level not less than 3.3/ 4.0 (British standard 2: 1 degree); Language requirements:
- IELTS total score of not less than 6.5 and not less than 6.0;
- or TOEFL total score of not less than 81, not less than 19, and not less than 16;
- A person who has obtained a degree taught in English in an English-speaking country may apply for a language exemption.
Application Materials
- The English level is certified and the national master’s degree in English is free of language;
- Undergraduate (and master’s) report card;
- Academic curricula vitae;
- Research Project (1500);
- Writing sample (leaving or published);
- Academic recommendations 2
Application Period
Applications are available throughout the year.
Career Prospects
Graduates of higher education and academic studies have access to universities or research institutions for teaching and scientific work in areas such as international relations, global governance and security research. Government and public policy can be developed in government departments such as foreign affairs, international cooperation, policy research, etc., and participate in the analysis and policy formulation of international affairs. International organizations and think tank graduates fit into the United Nations, international NGOs and policy think tanks for regional research, strategic analysis and project coordination. International political training in the transnational business and advisory sector facilitates access to transnational business, risk counselling and strategic analysis to address global markets and geopolitical issues.
