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Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 24,401
Country Rank#6
Duration12 Months
Score

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy offers a world-class qualification for national security professionals. This program provides an introduction to National Security concepts and practical policy skills, with a focus on navigating the Australian security landscape. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the security challenges that confront countries in our region and the world and enhance their capacity to lead or contribute to policy development and security practice in government and related sectors. Elective courses examine a wide range of present and future risks, such as pandemics, climate change, terrorism and cyber attacks.

The National Security College is a unique joint initiative between the Australian National University and the Australian Government. Join a network of experienced national security practitioners and policy-makers at the National Security College and graduate with a world-class qualification.

Course Content
Program Structure

The Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy requires completion of 24 units which must consist of:

A minimum of 6 units from completion of foundational courses from the following list:
- NSPO8006 National Security Policymaking
- NSPO8007 National Security: Concepts and Methods
A minimum of 12 units from completion of national security policy courses from the following list:
- NSPO8008 Ethical Challenges for National Security
- NSPO8009 Cyber and Emerging Technologies in National Security
- NSPO8012 Leadership, Risk and National Security Crisis Management
- NSPO8013 Disease, Security and Biological Weapons
- NSPO8014 Ethics and Technologies of War
- NSPO8018 The Evolution of National Security Policy since 1945
- NSPO8028 History for Policymakers
- NSPO8030 Coercion and National Security
- NSPO8032 Geoeconomics and National security
- NSPO8033 Climate, the Environment and National Security
- NSPO8034 China, America and National Security
- NSPO8035 Australia's Strategic Environment and Future Security Challenges
- NSPO8036 Australian National Security Law: An introduction for policymakers
A maximum of 6 units from completion of national security masterclass courses (3 units each) from the following list:
- NSPO8040 Gender and Security
- NSPO8041 Borders, Migration And Security
- NSPO8042 Civil-Military Coordination
- NSPO8043 Pandemics, Infectious Diseases and National Security
- NSPO8044 Energy Security
- NSPO8045 Propaganda and information war
- NSPO8046 Terrorism and national security
- NSPO8047 How Canberra works: a guide for security policymakers
- NSPO8048 The Future of Intelligence
- NSPO8049 Security in the Indo-Pacific
Entry Requirement
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
- Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7; or
- Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
- Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or
- 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7; or
- GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
- A minimum 5 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0.

If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of applicants demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$24,401

Cost Of Studying At Australian National University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy at Australian National University