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No. 1 in South Australia for Political Sciences

2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities, (public SA-founded universities only)

Why study a Government degree at Flinders University?

Flinders University’s government degrees give you a range of tools to understand and drive political, social and economic change. You will learn how policies are developed and implemented, preparing you for careers in government, non-government and not-for profit organisations in Australia and abroad.

Graduate career ready

Get graduate career ready by experiencing a range of internship opportunities available locally, nationally and internationally.  

Gain from our experience

Flinders has over 40 years’ expertise the field of international relations with the US, China, Asia and Africa.  

Highly sought after academics

Learn from academics who have advised and provided analysis for local and national political leaders, and whose commentary is widely sought.

Study abroad

Study across Australia and US and graduate with a Master of Public Policy and Management from Flinders and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Arizona, ranked in the Top 50 Public Universities in the US (US News & World Report 2019).

Combined degrees

Combine your degree with business, commerce, laws and legal practice, languages, arts and other areas to enhance your career opportunities.

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Courses available in Government

Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science

International relations and political science is a degree for students with an interest in political and social questions that arise where they live and overseas. You’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in politics, public policy and international relations, and an understanding of Australia’s political system in a regional and global context.

Master of Public Administration

If you are a current or aspiring public sector manager or policy maker, the postgraduate program in public administration provides opportunities for you to enhance your understanding, knowledge and skills in this area. The program is designed with the needs of current and future public-sector employees in mind and is reviewed regularly.

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I did an internship through Flinders with the United States Consulate General in Melbourne last year and found diplomacy really unique and interesting. I also undertook the Washington Internship Program, and found it was an incredible opportunity that I would not otherwise have been exposed to.

Molly Stephens
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice with International Relations (Honours)

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