Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced)
Advance your expertise in strategy and security policy with a premier graduate program at the Australian National University.
Best for:Best for professionals and graduates aiming to build advanced analytical and policy-making careers in defence, international security, and strategic affairs.
Overview
The Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced) at The Australian National University is a rigorous graduate program designed for students pursuing leadership roles in defence, security, and international affairs. Offered through the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, the curriculum combines advanced coursework with specialized research training in strategic and defence studies. Students examine complex challenges in strategy and security policy, focusing specifically on Australian defence, Asia-Pacific security dynamics, and global strategic issues. This program equips graduates with sophisticated analytical frameworks and practical competencies required for high-level professional environments.
What you'll do
- Engage with advanced coursework focused on contemporary strategic and defence issues
- Conduct independent research in the field of strategic studies and security policy
- Analyze complex security challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region and global actors
- Develop rigorous analytical frameworks and methodologies for security policy evaluation
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a GPA 6/7; Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 5/7; or 48 units of courses in a postgraduate degree program with a GPA of 5/7
Degree offered: Master Degree
Language: English proficiency as required by ANU standard postgraduate admissions
Instruction: English
- Strong academic record evidenced by specified GPA thresholds
- Capacity for advanced critical analysis in social sciences or humanities
- Interest in strategic policy, defence, and international security
- Meet international or domestic entry criteria for postgraduate study at ANU
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Applicants must submit their application through the official ANU programs and courses portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and proof of qualifications are prepared before initiating the submission process.
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