Master of Strategy & Security
Understanding global security challenges.
For domestic and international students.
The range and complexity of security challenges facing the world has never been greater. Climate change,Ìýcyber attackÌýandÌýglobal pandemics threaten theÌýstabilityÌýofÌýregions all over the globe.ÌýUnderstanding and managing these critical and fluid situations is a matter of the highest priority in Australia and abroad, with significant implications for foreign policy and international development.ÌýÌý
Degree type
Postgraduate coursework
Duration
1 year full-time
Commencing terms
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program code
8572
Delivery mode
Online
Overview
The Master of Strategy & Security at UNSW Canberra is a postgraduate program offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. This course is for students and foreign affairs, security and defence professionals who wish to gain a deeper and more advanced understanding of the factors shaping the global and Asia-Pacific security and strategic environments, and the complex policy challenges presented by the new security agenda.ÌýÌý
You’ll learn the techniques required to manage crises, deal withÌýconsequencesÌýand achieve resolution. You'll also gain transferrableÌýknowledge and skills for a variety of careersÌýincludingÌýmilitary, security,ÌýandÌýrisk analysis.ÌýÌý
Find out more
For more information on this degree, see theÌý.
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Students undertaking the Master of Strategy & Security need to take 8 courses (48 Units of Credit). At least 24 UOC must be made up from the list of core courses, with the remaining UOC made up from the list of elective courses.Ìý
The core courses are usually offered annually or at least every two years. The further options will be offered on an opportunity basis.Ìý
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Students with at least a Distinction average in the four core courses may take a 12 UOC research thesis below. You must enrol in both units to fulfil the requirements. You may enrol in the two units concurrently to do the thesis in a single semester or consecutively to complete it over two semesters. Enrolment is subject to approval by the Postgraduate Coordinator.
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For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to theÌý.
Key contacts
Program Coordinator
Dr Debbie Lackerstein
E:Ìýd.lackerstein@adfa.edu.au
Student enquiries
E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T:Ìý(02) 5114 5000Ìý