u/Ducktor82

I have a law BA from a university in a developing country and want to eventually apply for a fully funded PhD in International Relations/PolSci or related fields (targeting Scandinavia, Netherlands, possibly Australia or Canada).

My questions: Should my masters be in International Law (consistent with my BA) or in International Relations now? I want my academic progression to look coherent to admissions committees and not raise visa or funding concerns.

What additional steps strengthen a funded PhD application from a non-Western background — research experience, publications, language tests, contacting supervisors early?

Overall do you think my plan will work or i should have a conservative approach and don't pivot to International Relations?

I have a law BA from a university in a developing country and want to eventually apply for a fully funded PhD in International Relations or related fields (targeting Scandinavia, Netherlands, possibly Australia or Canada).

My questions: Should my masters be in International Law (consistent with my BA) or in International Relations now? I want my academic progression to look coherent to admissions committees and not raise visa or funding concerns.

What additional steps strengthen a funded PhD application from a non-Western background — research experience, publications, language tests, contacting supervisors early?

Overall do you think my plan will work or i should have a conservative approach and don't pivot to International Relations?

I have a law BA from a university in a developing country and want to eventually apply for a fully funded PhD in International Relations or related fields (targeting Scandinavia, Netherlands, possibly Australia or Canada).

My questions: Should my masters be in International Law (consistent with my BA) or in International Relations now? I want my academic progression to look coherent to admissions committees and not raise visa or funding concerns.

What additional steps strengthen a funded PhD application from a non-Western background — research experience, publications, language tests, contacting supervisors early?

Overall do you think my plan will work or i should have a conservative approach and don't pivot to International Relations?