Political Science research at ECU concentrates on the politics of leadership, political psychology, environmental politics and the Asian region.
Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: North Korea Studies Environmental Politics Chinese Studies Political Psychology Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating the Adani Coal Mine, the Torture Taboo, political evolution in China and the North Korean nuclear program.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Government Departments, Private Companies, Political offices, international affairs.
Possible future job titles
Policy Officer, Project Officer, Researcher, Political Advisor, Security Analyst, Intelligence Analyst
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
Mount Lawley
2 Bradford Street,
Mount Lawley,
Western Australia,
6050, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
Mount Lawley Campus
2 Bradford Street,
MOUNT LAWLEY,
Western Australia,
6050, PERTH, Australia
All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.
Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research); or
Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or
Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
For the third year in a row, ECU students have rated it the top public university in Australia for overall undergraduate experience (QILT 2023).
