Dr. Emirza Syailendra

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Emirza Syailendra. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Emirza Syailendra is a PhD candidate at the Strategic Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. His doctoral research focuses on the dynamics of Southeast Asian states' restraint in relation to China in the South China Sea, exploring themes within International Relations. This work investigates how Southeast Asian countries navigate their strategic interests while interacting with China. Syailendra has undertaken a project under the Malaysia-Australia Maritime Exchange Fellowships, where he contributed to research processes aimed at delivering insightful content, extracting meaningful insights, and generating analytical reports to enhance understanding of service usage. His academic pursuits are centered on critical issues of security and diplomatic relations in the region, highlighting the complexities of regional geopolitics in the context of maritime challenges and international diplomacy.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

— Present

Strategic Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducting research on Southeast Asian states' restraint in the context of International Relations, with a focus on the South China Sea.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.