Doctor of Philosophy (Government)
Social sciences, journalism and information
Pursue an advanced research project in politics, public policy, or international relations. Guided by expert supervisors with strong links to government and industry you will conduct independent research in a field that is important to you and where you can make a difference. You will have the opportunity to contribute new knowledge and expand your understanding of the political forces that steer the world and the countries within it.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Bedford Park
- SA
- Course code
- CRICOS 106254H
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Course overview
Pursue an advanced research project in politics, public policy, or international relations. Guided by expert supervisors with strong links to government and industry you will conduct independent research in a field that is important to you and where you can make a difference. You will have the opportunity to contribute new knowledge and expand your understanding of the political forces that steer the world and the countries within it.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research. 2. Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research.
Additional entry requirement
Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bedford Park | — | — | $38,100per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Government)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source