Offered By	Sch of International Political & Strategic Studies
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	Dr Brendan Taylor
Academic Plan	7817XMSTS
CRICOS Code	039910G
UAC Code	832931(Master of Strategic Affairs) 833931(Master of Strategic Affairs) 835931(Master of Strategic Affairs)
Areas of Interest	Political Sciences

This degree offers students advanced coursework opportunities in Strategic Studies. Students are encouraged to develop strong analytical frameworks 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 MSS is suitable for students wishing to pursue advanced careers in security, defence and foreign policy; intelligence; journalism; international organisations and related fields.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the MSS 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 Certificate in Strategic Studies, or Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies with a minimum grade of pass in each course and a 70% weighted average over all courses may be eligible for admission into the MSS 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.