12 monthsProgramme duration
56,120 AUDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Cultivate strategic expertise in Australia's policy capital, where academic scholarship and government practice intersect to produce the nation's strategic leaders. This program bridges theory and application, preparing graduates for influential roles in defence policy, diplomatic strategy, intelligence analysis, strategic planning and corporate defence and security consulting.
This program is available for applications to commence from first semester, 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and cognitive skills in strategy and defence
- Demonstrate 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
- Apply the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in the fields of study associated with strategy and defence
- Apply strategic concepts and knowledge, in both written and oral form, to practical, contemporary defence and strategic problems using formal case studies from Australia, Asia and global environments
- Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Cultivate strategic expertise in Australia's policy capital, where academic scholarship and government practice intersect to produce the nation's strategic leaders. This program bridges theory and application, preparing graduates for influential roles in defence policy, diplomatic strategy, intelligence analysis, strategic planning and corporate defence and security consulting.
This program is available for applications to commence from first semester, 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and cognitive skills in strategy and defence
- Demonstrate 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
- Apply the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in the fields of study associated with strategy and defence
- Apply strategic concepts and knowledge, in both written and oral form, to practical, contemporary defence and strategic problems using formal case studies from Australia, Asia and global environments
- Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form.
Admission Requirements
- 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
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
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