Political Science and International Relations PhD

Within and across subfields we have clusters of faculty specializing in global governance, political psychology, political behavior, quantitative and qualitative methodology, security studies, critical theory, constructivism, and gender and politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Proseminar in Political Theory
• Statistical Analysis for Political Science
• Topics in International Relations
• Seminar: American Foreign Policy
• Political Economy of the Environment
• Islam in Global Affairs

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3.5 (recommended)
• GRE®: Required

English requirements

• TOEFL® iBT: 100
• IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

• Online application
• Unofficial transcript containing GPA (recommended GPA is 3.5 or above or equivalent).
• Three letters of recommendation that speak to your academic performance and potential
• Statement of purpose articulating why you are interested in a PhD in Political Science, what you hope to do with that degree and the reasons you are applying to our program.
• GRE scores are optional for the current admissions cycle.
• Writing sample: An academic piece from a course or thesis is required.

Key information

• Duration: Full-time, 60 months
• Start date: August 2027 (apply before December 2026)
• Language: English
• Credits: 57 SCH
• Delivered: On Campus
• Campus Location: Newark, United States
• Disciplines: International Relations, Political Science

Tuition Fees

• International / Out-of-State / In-State: 18,085 AUD / year (approx. 12,722 USD / year)

Living costs

Newark, United States: 1,407–2,417 AUD / month. Living costs include total monthly expenses covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.