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Postgraduate Programs


Coursework and Research postgraduate degrees are offered by Politics. See the information below.

Academic research interests cover a wide range of research fields within Australian and international fields of study. The theoretical and empirical concerns of members of the discipline makes graduate study possible in a broad range of subject areas. Please consult with our academic staff if you wish to discuss a specific interest.

Coursework Degrees
 
Master of Politics and Public Policy
The MPP is designed to develop an understanding of structure and process of policy formulation and implementation, using both Australian and international material. It evaluates the analytical techniques used to pursue particular policy objectives. The program is appropriate for those seeking a future as practitioners in public, voluntary or political work and may also be useful for those intending further study and research in political science. The program consists of three core units and five other units. The availability of units will depend on student demand and staff resources. For further information on offerings, contact the course convenor.
  • Admission requirements: Bachelor degree with a major in politics, economics or one of the social sciences and/or appropriate work experience
  • Length of candidature: 1 year full-time or 2 or more years part-time
  • Commencement: February and July intakes

Interested candidates should direct their enquiries to:

Kelli-Lee Drake
Departmental Administrator
Department of Politics and International Relations
Humanities Division
Location: Building W6A Room 441
Macquarie University, NSW 2109

Tel: (612) 9850-8869
Fax: (612) 9850-6064
Email: MPP@humn.mq.edu.au

Master of International Relations
The Master of International Relations (MIR) is designed to develop an understanding of the institutions and political, economic and legal processes of the international system. The program is designed for those who wish to study international relations both out of interest and for career advancement in public business, voluntary or political work. It may also help to prepare students for higher level tertiary study and research in international relations. The program will consist of four compulsory international relations core units and four further optional units chosen from either regional studies units offered by the Politics Department or units from other appropriate disciplines within the university which have a strong international emphasis, including communications, economics, business, law and anthropology.

Interested candidates should direct their enquiries to:
MIR Office
Telephone: (02) 9850 7688
Email: MIR@humn.mq.edu.au

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Research Degrees
 
Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
Research degrees require a major thesis. Intending applicant should first discuss possible thesis topics and supervisors with the Discipline. Visit the Research Office website for more information.
 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Admission requirements: Bachelor degree with high honours in politics or some related discipline
  • Length of candidature: 2-5 years full-time, 2-7 years part-time; internal only
 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Admission requirements: Bachelor degree with high honours in politics or some related discipline
  • Length of candidature: 1-3 years full-time, 2-5 years part-time; internal only
Meet our PHD Candidates Heree

Enquiries: Professor Murray Goot
Telephone: (02) 9850 8823
Email: murray.goot@mq.edu.au

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