The Doctor of Philosophy program in politics provides research training in applied aspects of political science. The program consists of a substantial thesis in a topic from any area of politics and government, government-business relations, political theory, international politics, Australian Politics, American politics, Asia-Pacific politics, public policy and local government.

Admission Requirements

Admission to candidature may be granted to students holding a Bachelor's degree with upper second class or first class honours, a masters degree or equivalent qualifications. The course convener should be consulted in regard to candidates who do not meet these criteria. Before a candidate will be admitted into the program by the University Higher Degrees Committee, the Division must be satisfied that it is able to supervise the candidate's proposed thesis and that the candidate has sufficient prior research experience to allow her/him to complete the thesis. Candidates who have been admitted into the program will be required to deliver a work-in-progress seminar during the first year of their candidature before this candidature is confirmed.

Course Requirements

There is no coursework component. Students will be required to write a thesis of about 100,000 words. Where the Faculty believes that a student would benefit from undertaking a course in research methods, it may recommend that such a course be made a condition of candidature, in addition to the thesis requirement.

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters.