Master of National Security Policy
The minimum requirement is 48 units comprising:
Four Core courses:
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6 Units |
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6 Units |
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6 Units |
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6 Units |
And up to twenty four units of elective courses, to be chosen including:
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6 Units |
And/or:
Other electives relevant to national security or the candidate’s professional development which may be drawn from other ANU Colleges or Australian universities (Note 1). Given the wide range of electives that could be considered relevant, and the significant potential for overlap between these electives, candidates for the MNatSecPol program will need to choose electives according to some broad rules and must be approved by the Delegated Authority before enrolment. These rules are contained in the College Working Rules. The College will publish a list of pre-approved electives for candidates to consider before enrolment commences each year. Candidates should not enrol in electives from outside the National Security College until they have formal approval from the Delegated Authority.
Note 1: Applicants for MNatSecPol may seek advanced standing for no more than 12 units (at an equivalent standard of achievement to Distinction grade/70 per cent) taken at another institution. All requests for status need to be assessed and approved by the Delegated Authority
Award of Master of National Security Policy
The MNatSecPol is awarded at two levels: (with Distinction) and (with Merit).
For the award of MNatSecPol (with distinction) the requirement is a minimum mark of 50 per cent in each course with an 80 per cent weighted average over all graded courses.
For the award of MNatSecPol (with merit) the requirement is a minimum mark of 50 per cent in each course, with a 70 per cent weighted average over all graded courses.
Candidates for the MNatSecPol who do not achieve the 70 per cent weighted average on the completion of their 48 units of coursework, and who achieve a minimum 50 per cent mark in all of their courses may be eligible to apply to transfer to the GradDipNatSecPol.
The calculation of the level of award will be based on the initial 48 units of coursework completed by the candidate for the MNatSecPol. Candidates may not use marks gained in any additional courses to seek a higher level of award.
Please note that all applications for this program must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
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.
