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Public policy or political science and international relations, crawford phd in policy and governance.

The Crawford PhD in Policy and Governance encourages and stimulates interdisciplinary and theoretically guided approaches to public policy and administration, social policy and governance. A wide variety of disciplines are represented in the backgrounds of Policy and Governance supervisors: political science, political theory, social policy, international relations and economics.

Their empirical interests range widely across key policy issues in Australia, the neighbouring Asia-Pacific region, and other countries of the world, as well as regional and global public policy and governance challenges. The interdisciplinary and theoretically rich nature of the program ensures students are well informed in the selected research area and able to emerge as highly competent researchers engaged at the cutting edge of international academic scholarship.

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This information is for prospective PhD candidates.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy, Policy and Governance (POGO) program you are required to have achieved:

• First Class Honours from an Australian Go8 university or equivalent

• A minimum of an H2A degree with a minimum weighted average of 75 from an Australian Go8 university or equivalent.

• A Master’s Degree in social science or related fields of social studies with a proven academic publication record as a first author. These will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.

Students wishing to undertake a PhD in either of these fields whose first language is not English are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a score of no less than 6.0 in each individual band.

If you are not sure whether you can meet these criteria, please contact the POGO PhD convenor for advice.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Step 2: Look for two possible supervisors.

Applicants must have two confirmed Crawford school supervisors willing to be your proposed supervisors. Both supervisors must be in the same research field and preferably in the same program(as the proposed supervisor in POGO).

Please look through the Crawford School Webpage to see what type of projects are currently being pursued by students and supervisors. 

At the ANU, higher degree research students have a primary supervisor and a panel of co-supervisors and/or advisors. If you apply for a POGO PhD, the primary supervisor needs to be from POGO. POGO supervisory panels are typically made up of experienced professors, mid- and early-career researchers working in the field of interest to the student and one or more colleagues from disciplinary areas that relate to the student’s topic.

Step 3: Write the thesis proposal

All applicants should include a section in their application detailing the viability of their project in the context of COVID restrictions. This section should either (a) explain how the project is not dependent on travel and/or fieldwork and therefore feasible regardless of restrictions in these domains; or (b) provide a 12-month plan outlining how the project will proceed if the current restrictions on fieldwork and travel continue. Applicants should discuss the viability of their research project under COVID restrictions with their proposed supervisors prior to submitting the application.

A precise and informative description of the project.

A summary of the proposed research (approx 300 words) that includes the key research question or hypothesis, the rationale for the research, and the method to be employed in the study.

Aims & significance

A clearly focused statement of the overall purpose of the proposed research (ie, why is it important?).

Research questions &/or hypotheses

The questions that the proposed research will address and/or the hypotheses that will be tested.

Literature review

You need to demonstrate that are aware of the wider literature published internationally and your research can be engaged with the on-going debates. Therefore, you need to provide a preliminary review of the key research that has already been carried out in the field and identification of the gaps in the literature that the proposed research aims to fill.

Methodology

An explanation of what type of data will be required to answer the research questions, or test the hypotheses and how the data will be collected and analysed .

An indication of how the research will be carried out over the duration of a full-time (3 years for PhD) or part-time (6 years for PhD) candidature.

An indication of the funding that will be required over the course of the candidature (eg, for fieldwork) as well any special materials or training that may be necessary for the successful completion of the project.

Institutional fit

A statement on why POGO is suitable for your project and an indication of potential supervisors/advisors.

Bibliography

A list of references cited in or relevant to the proposal.

Step 4: Submit an expression of interest and contact potential supervisors

Before submitting an application for admission, you must submit an expression of interest by emailing the following documents to, a least, two potential supervisors.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts
• IELTS/TOEFL results (if applicable)
• Thesis proposal (5-10 pages)

Step 5: Make a formal application to the ANU

• A minimum of 3 letters of reference required (At least 2 must be academic references)
• Have two confirmed supervisors willing to be your proposed supervisors. Both supervisors must be in the same research field and preferably the same program, POGO. Email from both confirming that they are willing to be a supervisor is required.

Once both supervisors have interviewed you and signed off on your proposal, you may then submit an online application. Your application will be sent to the Crawford HDR Admissions Committee for assessment at the next Crawford HDR Admissions meeting. Please contact the Crawford HDR Coordinator for more information and see PhD programs for application due dates.

For further information and advice, see ANU Study Options (PhD) and College of Asia and Pacific .

Coursework Requirements

Students studying a PhD program in the Public Policy and Governance fields are required to complete 12 units of Postgraduate Training through coursework by taking the following subjects

POGO9098  Research Analysis and Statistics (6 units, Winter Session, offered by Crawford School of Public Policy). Please note that this course has been cancelled for winter session, 2022.

POGO9097 Research Design for Public Policy (6 units, Summer Session, offered by Crawford School of Public Policy)

Note: This course is different from the Masters level research design courses available at the ANU as important guidance on PhD training and thesis writing will also be covered. This course is specific to the degree and program. Students who have taken Master’s level research method courses would not be exempt from these courses unless the student has a proven record of academic publication or extensive research experience.

The Policy and Governance Program conducts a PhD candidate Reading Group on selected themes on public policy and governance. All students are expected to participate and contribute to the reading group.

If a student’s background is inadequate and needs more detailed and basic research methods training, they may be asked to take or audit:

• POGO8096 : Research methods (This is a Master’s level course)

A student may also be asked to undertake additional courses if the supervisor considers it necessary to aid the successful completion of their dissertation. The following is a list of Master degree courses available at Crawford School of Public Policy which are possible additional courses.

• Master of Public Policy
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Public Policy specialising in Policy Analysis
• Master of Public Policy specialising in Development Policy
• Master of Public Policy specialising in Economic Policy
• Master of Public Policy specialising in International Policy
• Master of Public Policy specialising in Social Policy

Presentations

Students are expected to give one seminar each year of their doctoral studies in the Policy and Governance seminar series attended by staff members and fellow students. These three presentations will be:

• 1st year: Research proposal (including research question, literature review, research design and research methods)
• 2nd year: Fieldwork experience and reflection on research methods
• 3rd and 4th year: Research findings (or further research plans)

Apart from presenting, PhD students are expected to attend seminars regularly, and be actively involved in providing constructive comments on the work of others.

Supervised Research and Thesis

The main supervisor (or the Chair) should be an on-going academic in the Policy and Governance Program. The student is expected to be an active member of the program and contribute intellectually to the program’s research activities.

At the end of the first year, in preparation for their research proposal seminar, the student is expected to complete a no more than 35 page document which includes the following:

• Introduction—Introduces the broad topic, explains its relevance and sets out the specific research questions;
• An initial review of the relevant literature which will provide the theoretical framework for the PhD; Methodology chapter which restates the research questions, sets out the proposed methodology and research design and includes research timeline.

A summary of this information is expected to be presented at the first seminar which will be attended by the supervisory panel as well as other staff members and PhD students. At the conclusion of the proposal seminar, the supervisory panel will meet to discuss whether the student:

• Needs to make any changes or amendments to research design and methodology before being allowed to progress to next stage of research—i.e. data collection (fieldwork); or
• Whether in the opinion of the supervisory panel, the student is not capable of completing the PhD and their enrolment should be terminated.

The assessment will be based on:

• Whether the student has a clear idea about their research question
• Whether the student is aware of the main literature and on-going debates on the topic
• Whether the research methodology is suitable for the research question
• Whether the research plan is feasible

The final thesis should be no more than 100,000 words in length including footnotes and tables. When the thesis is complete, the thesis is examined by two outside examiners who are experts in the relevant field. The PhD degree is awarded solely on the basis of the examination of the research thesis. While examiners will be aware that the candidate has completed coursework requirements, the level of performance in coursework is not taken into account in examining the candidate for the award of the degree.

End of PhD presentation

A final presentation of the PhD results will occur after the student submits their thesis, preferably after the candidate has received positive responses from external examiners. The presentation will be publicised to a wider audience from outside Crawford School of Public Policy.

The decision on whether the student is qualified for a PhD will still be made by external examiners.

Progress milestones

It is University policy that each candidate’s progress should be reviewed periodically. Within the Policy and Governance program, the supervisor will regularly meet with the student to discuss progress and offer written suggestion for progress every year.

Every six months, supervisory panel will formally assess the students’ progress. The student will be given a written consent to proceed or warning to improve. Failing to improve as suggested, the supervisory panel can decide whether the student should terminate.

At the end of each year, PhD candidates are required to submit an Annual Plan, which outlines their research plan for the next twelve months, and an Annual Report, which summarises their progress in their research and also discusses difficulties or changes in their research path, if any. The Progress Report and the Annual Plan form the basis of the student’s Annual Review. The University’s policies in relation to higher degree research students can be found at the  higher degree research guide page .

POGO PhD can be in the form of a book or by publication. If the supervisor considers a student needs to write a PhD in a different format from the two specified here, it should be considered case by case.

Book format thesis

The thesis is usually a book length work (70,000-90,000 words) with maximum 100,000 words, exceeding of which should seek special permission as the school regulation suggests.

Thesis by publications

We would only recommend this option to students with significant independent research experience or existing publication records. The significant independent research experience would be determined on a case by case basis by the supervisory group. ANU has regulations on the requirement for thesis by publications (as attached in the following sections). It is generally advisable that the student has research papers or drafts of research papers ready for submitting within the first six months of the PhD. The thesis should be consist of single authored four published papers in good journals, or received acceptance letters of the four papers from good journals. These should be journals that are considered to be good quality in the relevant topic and disciplines. The supervisors should work together with the students to set a list of good journals for the students to aim for. The journals should be indicated in the students’ annual report and be approved by the supervisory panel and delegated authority. The submitted thesis should still be bound together with an introduction chapter, a literature review chapter and conclusion. The students need to show the logical connections between the different chapters and demonstrate that the published papers are well integrated into one research. It is important that the four papers should not repeat each other.

Teaching and other work experience

As well as active participation in student seminars, Policy and Governance PhD students may have the opportunity to gain teaching experience by working with Policy and Governance academics as a tutor or teaching assistant. Students who are interested in doing this should discuss the option with their supervisors.

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Graduate Certificate of International Relations

A single graduate award offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

• Minimum 24 Units
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• CRICOS code 103867C
• 830907 (GC International Relations)
• Political Science
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Learning outcomes, admission requirements, scholarships.

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Program Requirements

The Graduate Certificate of International Relations requires the completion of 24 units which must consist of:

12 units from the completion of the following compulsory course

INTR8071 - Issues and Concepts in International Relations

12 units from the following courses on the contemporary international system

INTR8013 International Political Economy

INTR8032 Global Security

INTR8045 Global Governance

INTR8046 Evolution of the International System

INTR8060 China's Global Engagement

INTR8067 US Foreign and Security Policy in the Asia-Pacific

INTR8068 Foreign Policy Analysis

INTR8080 Global Ethics

STST8066 Strategic Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Rethinking Strategy and Statecraft

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

• Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7; or
• Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
• Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
• 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4/7; or
• GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
• A minimum 5 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.

If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of applicants demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission 

Diversity factors

As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

Indicative fees

Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the  Services and amenities fee  (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

ANU offers a wide range of  scholarships  to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the  Scholarships  website.

The Graduate Certificate of International Relations equips students with the skills for analytical thinking and research, whilst giving you an unparalleled insight into global and Asia-Pacific affairs. This is your opportunity to learn at one of the world’s leading centres for international affairs and to make sense of the big political and security trends taking place in the region and the world.

Studying international relations at ANU means you will be studying the best program of its kind in Australia and graduating with a highly sought after qualification.

This Graduate Certificate will encourage students to form their own world views and generate their own analyses of the important issues shaping our world today.

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Demonstrate an awareness of key global issues and trends

Identify, understand and reflect critically on the actors and processes that make up world politics

Communicate findings in academic and practical contexts, justifying the approach and methods used as appropriate.

Identify and describe problems with the global political system together with consideration of how the system can be worked in and improved.

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Welcome to the Graduate Certificate of International Relations. This section for new students will help you to choose which courses you should enrol in for your first semester as well as general information to assist you throughout your degree.

The Graduate Certificate of International Relations is a 24 unit program. This consists of 1 x 12 unit course and 2 x 6 unit courses and can be completed full time in one semester or taken part time over a longer period. (Note: International students must study a full time load)

After you have accepted your offer online you will be emailed your password and Student ID. Please follow all the instructions in the matriculation email you receive to activate your Interactive Student Information System (ISIS) account. You must then follow the instructions provided here and enrol online in your courses through ISIS. Enrolment is managed through ISIS while the online learning platform is known as Wattle. These two websites will be some of the most common sites used throughout your degree. It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with them as soon as possible.

If you are looking to continue with a Master’s degree in the same field following your Graduate Certificate then please ensure that the courses you take are part of the relevant Master’s program. This will then ensure that you receive 24 units of credit for the courses you have taken. You will need to meet the admission GPA for the program to receive an offer.

Students are to follow the degree requirements for the year that they commenced the program. You can change the year on Programs and Courses by clicking on the drop down menu next to the year on the page.  If you would like to undertake a course that is not listed in your degree requirements, you will need to seek approval by sending an email to [email protected]

Students are not eligible for external credit in this program..

It is the student's responsibility to ensure the program requirements are met and that all compulsory and required courses are completed so that the program can be awarded.

You will need to enrol in the compulsory course, INTR8071 , in your first semester. This is a 12 unit course so it counts for 2 courses. You may then choose 2 other courses from the list below:

INTR8013  International Political Economy

INTR8032  Global Security

INTR8045  Global Governance

INTR8046  Evolution of the International System

INTR8060  China's Global Engagement

INTR8067  US Foreign and Security Policy in the Asia-Pacific

INTR8068  Foreign Policy Analysis

INTR8080  Global Ethics

STST8066  Strategic Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Rethinking Strategy and Statecraft

Please note that the courses listed are not available in every semester and some are run in alternate years, so please check to see on the individual course page regarding when they are available.

It is possible to enrol in less than 24 units per half year (this is either Summer Session plus Semester 1 plus Autumn Session OR Winter Session plus Semester 2 plus Spring Session) but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each half year.

If you are studying the Graduate Certificate part time you are encouraged to enrol in courses for both Semester 1 and Semester 2.  You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until Monday of Week 2 of each semester without penalty.

The Coral Bell Student Engagement team are available to provide academic advice to students.

You can contact the team by emailing [email protected] or calling on 02 6125 5744

Students may also discuss their course selection with the Program Convenors, Dr Luke Glanville ( [email protected] ) and Dr Maria Tanyag ( [email protected] )

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Master of International Relations

Why study this program, the learning experience, internships, career opportunities, alternative entry, students and alumni, why study this program.

Studying International Relations at ANU means that you will be studying the best program of its kind in Australia and graduating with one of the most respected IR degrees in the world. The Master of International Relations is the only IR program in Australia that combines the study of global politics with leading disciplinary innovations in theory and practice, and an engagement with the Asia-Pacific region. The program equips you with a keen understanding of the pressing issues of our time by providing you with access to globally recognised experts in these fields.

ANU is ranked #1 in Australia and #8 in the world for Politics*. (*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Studying the   Master of International Relations  at ANU helps you to develop strong analytical skills for understanding how changes in global dynamics and foreign policy decisions drive political developments in the Asia-Pacific region, and around the world.

The program attracts a diverse student cohort from more than 30 countries and covers:

• Foreign policy analysis
• Global ethics
• Global governance
• Global security
• International political economy
• International relations of the Asia-Pacific
• International Relations theories
• The historical development of global order

Students also have the option to undertake a 24-unit thesis as part of the program. You can frame your own research topic and are matched with an academic supervisor with expertise in the relevant field.

A vibrant and exciting internship program is offered for successful students. Students have access to a range of internships with international and local NGOs, Australian government departments, the private sector, embassies and the broader ANU community.  Internships are awarded for course credit on a competitive basis and are unpaid. Students may also arrange their own internships, subject to departmental approval, and all students have access to ANU ANIP program . 

With one of the most respected degrees in international relations in the world, our students go on to excel in politics, government ministries, international organisations, non-government organisations, media groups, private industry, and businesses throughout the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

You will have the necessary skills to advance your career in a wide range of fields such as:

• Consultancies
• Diplomatic and foreign service
• Government and public service
• Intergovernmental agencies
• International trade and business
• International development and aid
• Multinational corporations
• Private not-for-profit organisations
• University teaching and research
• Think tanks, policy institutes, and research centres

Alternative entry pathways

Graduate Diploma of International Affairs

If you don't meet the standard entry requirements for the Master of International Relations , alternatively, you can choose to start with the Graduate Diploma of International Affairs (DIAFF) which is a flexible 1-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) postgraduate qualification designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required for understanding emerging issues in international affairs.

This is a stand-alone program that can be used as a pathway to the Master of International Relations. Find out more about the DIAFF program

World-class academics are your teachers

The program is delivered by the Department of International Relations and brings together a diverse range of discipline-leading experts who deliver cutting edge research-led teaching.

Dr Kirsten Ainley

Kirsten focuses on the history and development of international criminal law, human rights, and humanitarian intervention.

Professor Bina D'Costa

Bina's research interests span migration, children and conflict, gender, human rights and justice.

Associate Professor Mathew Davies

Matt's current research examines the intersection of regional order building, human rights and governance in Southeast Asia, paying particular regard to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 

Dr David Envall

David's research examines Japanese foreign and security policymaking, focusing especially on the evolution of Japan's security policy doctrines and the role of political leadership in Japanese diplomacy.

Associate Professor Luke Glanville

Luke's research spans past and present thought and practice regarding international protection against atrocities, refugee protection, refugee exclusion, questions of rights, responsibilities, and prioritisation.

Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob

Cecilia's work focuses on civilian protection, mass atrocity prevention, and international human protection norms.

Professor George Lawson

George's work is oriented around the relationship between history and theory, with a particular interest in global historical sociology.

Dr Beverley Loke

Beverley's research interests include the politics of great power responsibility and hegemonic ordering, global knowledge production practices, China's foreign policy, and the international relations of the Indo-Pacific.

Dr Joseph Mackay

Joseph's research focuses on historical manifestations of international hierarchies, at both the micro and macro levels, as well as on a variety of IR-theoretic and qualitative methodological issues.

Dr Deepak Nair

Deepak's research focuses on the microsociological study of international relations. Everyday practices, face-to-face interactions, emotions, and embodied experiences are the small units of analysis that take centrestage in his research.

Professor Cian O'Driscoll

Cian's principal area of research is the intersection between normative international relations theory and the history of political thoughts, with a focus on the ethics of war.

Dr Maria Tanyag

Maria's work focus on global politics of sexual and reproductive health, global political economy and social reproduction in crisis settings, feminist critiques of post-conflict and post-disaster crisis response.

Professor Wesley Widmaier

Wesley's research addresses the interplay of wars, crises, and change – and the ways in which stability can cause instability, a concern that spans International Political Economy and International Security debates.

Dr Benjamin Zala

Ben's work focuses on theoretical and historical approaches to the politics of the great powers and the management of nuclear weapons.

Maria Shumusti

Tuukka Kaikkonen