Master of Strategic Studies 18 months Postgraduate Programme By Australian National University (ANU) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

56,120 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Strategic and Defence Studies Centre combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and cognitive skills in strategic and defence studies.
  2. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the conduct of strategy, military operations, and its relationship to policy
  3. 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
  4. Apply the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in the fields of study associated with strategic and defence studies
  5. Research and apply established theories and concepts and exercise expert judgement in military, defence or policy contexts as they apply to Australian, Asian and Global settings.
  6. Apply strategic concepts and knowledge to practical, contemporary problems using case studies from Australia, Asia and global environments
  7. Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Strategic and Defence Studies Centre combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and cognitive skills in strategic and defence studies.
  2. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the conduct of strategy, military operations, and its relationship to policy
  3. 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
  4. Apply the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in the fields of study associated with strategic and defence studies
  5. Research and apply established theories and concepts and exercise expert judgement in military, defence or policy contexts as they apply to Australian, Asian and Global settings.
  6. Apply strategic concepts and knowledge to practical, contemporary problems using case studies from Australia, Asia and global environments
  7. Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form.

Admission Requirements

155+
6.5+
176+
80+
5+
64+
Applicants must present one of the following:
  • Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 5/7
  • Bachelor 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
  • Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7
  • Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
  • 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7
  • Graduate 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
  • 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
  • A minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

15 May 2026
1.5 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

International
56,120 AUD

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