PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Politics): Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Newcastle, Australia

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Politics)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The study of Politics and International Relations is provided on an inter-Faculty basis by the Newcastle Business School. It is possible for students to study Politics and International Relations courses as part of a major or as an elective in a wide range of degree programs. The Politics and International Relations courses offered by the Newcastle Business School are identified by the POLI prefix. No prior knowledge is assumed for students enrolled in first-year Politics and International Relations. You do not need to have studied Politics and International Relations at school. The first year courses, "Introduction to Politics" and "Australian Politics and Government", are designed to provide you with the background necessary for further study in Politics and International Relations (and other related areas of study).

Which department am I in?

College of Human and Social Futures

CRICOS

045950D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,380.00 (20,22,797) per year
Accommodation- Barahineban- Studio - Single Occupancy- 338.81(Standard Stay)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Callaghan Campus

University Drive,

CALLAGHAN,

New South Wales,

2308, NEWCASTLE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall:

i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training); or

ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training), and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognized by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1; or

iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the relevant School; or

iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the School; An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four-year bachelors degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree.

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79;

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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