The MSA is a 48-unit degree. Candidates are required to complete:

Two compulsory 12-unit courses

STST8001 Strategic Studies

STST8002 Grand Strategies in the Asia-Pacific


And 24 units of other courses including at least 18 units of GSSD elective courses (see Summary of Courses link above) and up to one cross-campus course from an approved list (see http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gssd/)


To graduate with the MSA candidates need to complete their coursework with a Distinction average and with a minimum grade of Pass in each course undertaken. Students who complete the requirements for the MSA and achieve a grade of at least 75% in their two core courses (or their equivalents) are eligible to transfer to the Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) degree with 48 units of credit, provided that the MSA has not yet been conferred. 

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.