Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Government and International Relations
Undertake a PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders
Drive economic, social and political change with innovative research
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.
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Australia or New Zealand.
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Why undertake a PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders
- Access excellent research facilities
- Work with internationally recognised scholars in your field
- Collaborate with industry partners
- Become an international expert on your chosen topic
- Make a difference in the world – your research has the potential to change people’s lives
Your career
A PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders is a stepping stone to a career in government, think tanks, not-for-profit organisations, universities, and private corporations. Increasingly, individuals with PhDs are highly sought after for senior management positions within government, and as political or policy analysts.
Potential occupations include:·
- Public sector manager
- Policy analyst
- Diplomat
- Government analyst
- Lobbyist
- Academic
Potential employers include:
- Government
- National and international NGOs
- Think tanks
- Embassies
- Multinational businesses
- Universities
Potential research supervisors
Flinders government and international relations academic staff are recognised as leaders in their fields both in Australia and around the world. Our academics draw on their extensive knowledge to undertake research that makes a difference to people's lives.
Professor Gerry Redmond
Associate Professor Rodrigo Praino
Dr Rob Manwaring
Associate Professor Anthony Langlois
Associate Professor Cassandra Star
| Professor Don DeBats | US social/political history, comparative US-Australian-Canadian political history |
| Dr Maryanne Kelton | Australian foreign policy, alliance relations |
| Associate Professor Anthony Langlois | International relations, political theory, human rights |
| Dr Rob Manwaring | Australian politics, Australian Government, comparative politics |
| Dr Joshua Newman | Public policy, public administration, evidence-based policy |
| Professor Andrew Parkin | Policy and administration, political science, political sociology |
| Associate Professor Rodrigo Praino | Public policy, American politics, elections and election campaigns |
| Professor Gerry Redmond | Public policy, social policy, poverty and inequality |
| Associate Professor Noore Siddiquee | Public sector management, public accountability, NGOs |
| Associate Professor Cassandra Star | Australian politics, climate policy, environmental politics |
| Dr Michael Sullivan | East Asian politics, international politcal economy, Asian regionalism |
| Professor Miguel Vatter | Contemporary political philosophy, moral and social philosophy, biopolitics |
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