Master of Arts (Government)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved health-related bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Applicants for the masters must also have at least two years’ experience in palliative care, aged care or in a related field.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2

Course Details

Pursue an advanced research project in politics, public policy, or international relations. Guided by expert supervisors with strong links to government and industry you will conduct independent research in a field that is important to you and where you can make a difference. You will have the opportunity to contribute new knowledge and expand your understanding of the political forces that steer the world and the countries within it.

Your career

A PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders is a stepping stone to a career in government, think tanks, not-for-profit organisations, universities, and private corporations. Increasingly, individuals with PhDs are highly sought after for senior management positions within government, and as political or policy analysts.

Potential occupations include:·

• Public sector manager
• Policy analyst
• Diplomat
• Government analyst
• Lobbyist
• Academic

Potential employers include:

• Government
• National and international NGOs
• Think tanks
• Embassies
• Multinational businesses
• Universities

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