Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced): Fees & Entry Requirements at The Australian National University, Australia

Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced)

Australia

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What will I learn?

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.Learning OutcomesDemonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and cognitive skills in strategic and defence studiesDemonstrate an integrated understanding of the conduct of strategy, military operations, and its relationship to policyUndertake strategic and policy analysis and be able to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information relating to the conduct of strategy and military operations

Which department am I in?

ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

CRICOS

082355E

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$56,120.00 (31,20,378) per year
Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$56,120.00 (31,20,378) per year
Cost of Living in Canberra (Other costs - Textbooks) - $1,473 per annum

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must present one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a 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

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.

English Language Requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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