Offered By	Sch of International Political & Strategic Studies
Minimum	72 units
Academic Contact	Dr Brendan Taylor
Academic Plan	7816XMASTS
CRICOS Code	039909M
UAC Code	832930(M Arts(Strategic Studies)) 835930(M Arts(Strategic Studies))
Areas of Interest	Political Sciences and Political Sciences

A three semester, 72 unit degree, comprising 48 units of coursework and a 24 unit sub-thesis or internship.

This degree offers students advanced coursework and research opportunities in strategic studies. Students are encouraged to develop strong analytical frameworks and/ or practical skills for understanding the leading challenges in strategy and security policy and these approaches are explored in the context of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre's main research and teaching concentrations: Australian defence and security issues, Asia-Pacific security and global strategic issues. The MA(SS) is suitable for students wishing to pursue advanced careers in security, defence and foreign policy; intelligence; journalism; international organisations and related fields. It is also a suitable pathway for students wishing to undertake doctoral studies.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the MA[SS] should normally have obtained at least second class honours, division A, in their bachelor degree, or the equivalent. We welcome applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds. In cases where applicants have not undertaken an honours degree, equivalence to a 2A honours degree may be met by:

*a four-year bachelor degree, or double degree with a minimum of high credit average
*a three-year bachelor degree with a minimum of high credit average and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for analysis and research, or graduate diploma.

Applicants should make a case in writing for equivalence.

Applicants are required to submit a current Curriculum Vitae and the name and contact details of two academic referees to the Program Administrator.

Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies, or Master of Strategic Studies with a minimum grade of pass in each course, an average of 75% in the two SDSC core courses, and a 70% weighted average over all courses may be eligible for admission into the MA[SS] with full credit for units already undertaken. 

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.