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Master of Strategic and Defence Studies

ProviderThe Australian National University
Course code: SIA-218780UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Develop advanced strategic expertise through rigorous academic study in Australia's policy capital, where scholarly excellence and government practice intersect to produce leading strategic and defence analysts. This comprehensive program deepens theoretical knowledge while building practical application skills, preparing graduates for specialized roles in defence policy, diplomatic strategy, intelligence analysis, strategic planning and corporate defence and security consulting. This 72-unit award offers students the opportunity to complement their in-depth learning in strategy and defence with options to study in associated fields and disciplines, or undertake a substantial independent research project.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7.

  • a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
  • a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum 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.
  • a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum 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.
  • a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
  • a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (L 163 / R 163 / W 170 / S 179)IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 64, no component below 60TOEFL iBT 81 (L 16 / R 16 / W 19 / S 19)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayFoundation background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsPhysics
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MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Physics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Course curriculum

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References

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