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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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 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