Master of National Security Policy
The minimum requirement is 48 units comprising:
The following core courses:
• NSPO8005 Australia's Security Challenges (12 units)
• NSPO8006 National Security Policy Making (12 units)
and
24 units of other approved electives relevant to national security or the candidates professional development.
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 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 credit for no more than 12 units taken at another institution.
Award of Master of National Security Policy
The MNatSecPol is awarded at three levels: pass, merit and distinction
The requirement for the award of MNatSecPol with distinction is a minimum mark of 50 per cent in each course with an 80 per cent weighted average over all graded courses.
The requirement for the award of MNatSecPol with merit is a minimum mark of 50 per cent in each course, with a 70 per cent weighted average over all graded courses.
The requirement for the award of MNatSecPol is a minimum mark of 50 per cent in each course.
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.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
