Overview
Study Strategic Studies at at the Australian National University with internationally recognised experts in Australian strategic policy, Asia-Pacific security and global strategic issues.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and cognitive skills in strategic and defence studies.
Learning Outcomes
- Possess an integrated understanding of the conduct of strategy, military operations, and its relationship to policy.
- Undertake strategic and policy analysis and be able to critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information relating to the conduct of strategy and military operations.
- Possess the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in the fields of study associated with strategic and defence studies.
- Research and apply established theories and concepts and exercise expert judgement in military, defence or policy contexts as they apply to both Australian and international settings.
- Apply strategic concepts and knowledge to practical, contemporary problems using case studies from a range of global environments and circumstances.
- Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form.
Career Options
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Strategic Studies
- Strategic Concepts and Asia Pacific Conflict
- The Resort to Force: Understanding Military Power
- The New Power Politics of Asia
- Australian Strategic and Defence Policy
- Nuclear Strategy in the Asian Century
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Political Science Terrorism & Security View 53 other Masters in Political Science in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 102924G
- At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
- Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0
Tuition Fee
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International
49330 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49330 AUD per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Canberra
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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