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Australian National University (ANU) – PhD in International Politics

Australian National University (ANU) PhD programme in International Politics.

Programme overview

University
Australian National University (ANU)
Region
Australia
Field
International Politics
Duration
3–4 years (36–48 months)
  • Direct PhD Available
  • World-Class Faculty

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.

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

  1. The English level is certified and the national master's degree in English is free of language;
  2. Undergraduate (and master's) report card;
  3. Academic curricula vitae;
  4. Research Project (1500);
  5. Writing sample (leaving or published);
  6. Academic recommendations 2

Application Period

Applications are available throughout the year.

Programme Structure and Funding

The project is a full-time Ph.D.

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