Study Master of Strategy and Security at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, UNSW Canberra
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Master of Strategy and Security

Australia

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What will I learn?

The range and complexity of security challenges facing the world has never been greater. Climate change, cyber attack and global pandemics threaten the stability of regions all over the globe. Understanding and managing these critical and fluid situations is a matter of the highest priority, both in Australia and abroad, with significant implications for foreign policy and international development.The Master of Strategy and Security at UNSW Canberra is a postgraduate program offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This course is designed for students and foreign affairs, security, and defence professionals who wish to gain a deeper and more advanced understanding of the factors shaping the global and Asia-Pacific security and strategic environments, and the complex policy challenges presented by the new security agenda.You’ll learn the techniques required to manage crises, deal with consequences and achieve resolution and gain transferrable knowledge and skills for a variety of careers including military, security, and risk analysis.Potential careersInternational affairs, security and defence professionals in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including Defence.

Which department am I in?

UNSW Canberra

Study options

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$51,500.00 (US$ 33,939) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

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

Start date

July 2027

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$51,500.00 (US$ 33,939) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

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

Start date

February 2027

Entry requirements

For international students

To gain entry into a Master of Strategy and Security (8572), an applicant must meet one of the following entry requirements:

1. Completion of a Bachelor degree with honours in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; or

2. Completion of a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; or

3. Completion of a Bachelor degree in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; and completion of at least three years relevant full-time professional experience; or

4. Completion of a Bachelor degree in a non-related discipline; and completion of at least four years relevant full-time professional experience; or

5. Evidence of other qualifications and professional experience to be assessed as acceptable grounds for admission into the program by the relevant Program Authority.

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

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About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide.

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