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.

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