Bridging the information gap: A survey of politics and international relations PhD students in Australia
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 02:24authored byKefford, G, Morgenbesser, L
This article analyses the results of the first exclusive survey of politics and international relations PhD students in Australia. The survey was completed by 186 students from 22 universities. Students were asked 54 questions covering five areas: candidate choices, degree structure, research interests, workload pressures and the role of the Australian Political Studies Association (APSA). Our findings indicate that students base their choice of institution on preexisting personal relationships rather than university reputation or research expertise; want more coursework and methodological training; believe scholarship-application outcomes are not based on merit; feel they cannot meet the field’s workload expectations; and are unaware of APSA. This article raises important questions about the opportunities and support that individual academics, departments and university administrations provide to potential and existing students.
History
Publication title
Australian Journal of Political Science
Volume
48
Issue
4
Pagination
507-518
ISSN
1036-1146
Department/School
School of Social Sciences
Publisher
Routledge
Place of publication
Australia
Rights statement
Copyright 2013 Australian Political Studies Association