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Bridging the information gap: A survey of politics and international relations PhD students in Australia
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posted on 2023-05-18, 02:24 authored by Kefford, G, Morgenbesser, LThis 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.
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Publication title
Australian Journal of Political ScienceVolume
48Issue
4Pagination
507-518ISSN
1036-1146Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
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