Master of Strategic Studies
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
With an Asia transformed by the rise of China and India, and a world preoccupied with security issues, the current century has been defined by global strategic challenges. At the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC), students can acquire the analytical frameworks they need to understand the complexity of this contemporary strategic environment, and Australia's place in it. The Centre's programs allows students to investigate areas such as: - Asia's strategic transformation - The conduct of operations across the spectrum of conflict, including counter insurgency - Global security issues such as the use of terrorism by extremist group - Strategic policy options for Australia and the region - The allocation of defence and intelligence resources in responding to these issues.
Structure
The Masters of Strategic Studies requires completion of 72 units.
Standard entry requirements
- Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 5/7
- OrBachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
- OrBachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7
- OrGraduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
- Or48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7
- OrGraduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
- Or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
- OrA minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Study pathways
Applicants with a Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Canberra | International: $80,055 | No |
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