PhD
Doctor of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies is a doctoral research program at the Australian National University in Canberra, taken over 4 years full-time (192 Units). Coursework includes 6 units from completion of the following compulsory course. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
35 terms of coursework
- The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words
- Study consists of two to four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent
- The program requires the completion of a minimum of 12 units of coursework
- Coursework requirements by program are:
- PhD in Pacific Affairs
- students are required to complete 12 units of coursework, which must consist of:
- 6 units from completion of the following compulsory course:
- ASIA9075
- Research Design and Writing in International, Political and Strategic Studies
- 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
- PASI9001
- Introduction to Research in the Pacific: Methods & Research Design
- ANTH9902
- Fieldwork in the Pacific
- PhD in International Relations
- students are required to complete 12 units of coursework, which must consist of:
- 12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- ASIA9075
- Research Design and Writing in International, Political and Strategic Studies
- INTR9072
- Reading, Thinking, Doing International Relations
- PhD in Political and Social Change
- students are required to complete 12 units of coursework, which must consist of:
- 12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- ASIA9075
- Research Design and Writing in International, Political and Strategic Studies
- POLS9001
- Qualitative Research in Politics
- PhD in Strategic and Defence Studies
- students are required to complete 12 units of coursework, which must consist of:
- 12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- ASIA9075
- Research Design and Writing in International, Political and Strategic Studies
- STST9068
- Asian Strategy and Security: History, Theory and Practice
Admissions
To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program in International, Political and Strategic Studies you will be required to have completed at least a four-year Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent with a result of at least H2A. You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have research experience equivalent to these qualifications. All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students . If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply .
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