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Postgraduate course

Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced)

Australian National University

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About

This unique and highly regarded ANU graduate program opens the right doors for students seeking a successful career. Our program offers advanced coursework and research opportunities in strategic studies.

You will develop strong analytical frameworks and practical skills for understanding the leading challenges in strategy and security policy. These approaches are explored in the context of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre’s main research and teaching concentrations of Australian defence and security issues, Asia-Pacific security and global strategic issues.

Admission criteria

Completion of one of the following:

  • bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 6/7
  • graduate diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 5/7
  • 48 units of courses in a postgraduate degree program with a GPA of 5/7

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Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program.

GPA calculation

ANU uses a 7-point grade point average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications that are eligible to be considered.

Course credit or exemption

For information about course credit for previous studies, see the program entry or read about course credit or exemption on the ANU website.

Progression requirements

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 72 units of the degree to remain enrolled in the degree.

Fees and charges

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Australian Government financial assistance

Australian National University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the ANU website.

Visit the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific website.
Call (02) 6125 3207.
Email the College.