PhD Research Course in Policy & Governance, Crawford School

6-24 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

Crawford School of Public Policy · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy

About this course

The Policy and Governance Program is home to PhD candidates from Australia and around the world. Our PhD scholars bring diverse professional and educational backgrounds to their research. While diverse in disciplines, our PhD scholars are aligned in their interests to deliver high quality research that supports sound policy decision-making, evidence-based practice and societal benefits.

Learning outcomes

1Generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to key concepts, theoretical debates and practical challenges in public policy in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and/or globally.
2Develop, adapt and implement research methodologies and interpret and use qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods for public policy issues.
3Engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation of diverse sources of information and develop clear argument.
4Cogently present original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the community.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

100%

Study expectations

Study information

NA Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork Thesis Course code is used for enrolment purposes only. Fieldwork and Projects will form a part of the degree.

Texts and reading

NA Preliminary Reading NA

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: POGO
Subject name: Policy and Governance
Academic career: RSCH
School: Crawford School of Public Policy
College: ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Convener: Not listed
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6-24 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Unit basis; $1,170
Student Contribution Band Code 14: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 14