Future Students
At GSSD our academic programs are suitable for
full-time students and busy professionals who can take advantage of
after-hours and intensive part-time study. All the information you need
to make the decision to apply to GSSD is to be found below.
Degrees
The GSSD Program offers three main qualifications. The premier Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) consists of 48 units of coursework and a 24 unit research sub-thesis. Full-time students complete the MA(SS) in three semesters (14-17 months); part-time students in six semesters (26-32 months). Both the Master of Strategic Affairs and Graduate Diploma in Strategic Affairs consist of 48 units of coursework. Full-time students complete the MSA or GDSA in two semesters, (9-11 months); part-time students in four semesters (21-23 months).
Applicants for the MA(SS) or MSA need a very good four year bachelors or honours degree or a very good degree with extensive relevant professional experience. Applicants for the GDSA need a very good three year bachelors degree.
Further Details are as below:
| Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) | Overview | Structure | Courses |
| Master of Strategic Affairs |
Overview | Structure |
Courses |
| Graduate Diploma in Strategic Affairs | Overview | Structure | Courses |
| Master of Diplomacy/Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) |
Overview |
Structure | Courses |
| Master of Diplomacy/Master of Strategic Affairs |
Overview |
Structure |
Courses |
Courses
Applications
Domestic Applications
(Includes Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand citizens.)
Please apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC):
Apply ONLINE at http://www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate/
International Applications
ANU is now accepting online applications for a range of programs. The online application is designed to make the application process smoother and faster. To find out whether you can apply online, go to ANU Apply Online
Application Procedures
- Apply online at ANU Apply Online
- Attach to your completed online application form, scanned certified copies of the following documents,
- Copies of full academic transcripts (bring originals when enrolling)
- English language proficiency test results (in accordance with Admission Requirements—see below)
- List at least one academic referee on your application form who we can contact by email.
- OR send certified copies of the above documents directly to:
The Program Administrator
Graduate Studies in Strategy and Defence
Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
The Hedley Bull Centre, Building #130
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
T: +61 2 6125 9924
F: +61 2 6125 6642
E: gssd.administrator@anu.edu.au
English Language Requirements
International applicants are required to provide evidence of the following:
- Completion of their earlier degree(s) with English as the primary language of instruction; or
- An IELTS overall band score of at least 6.5 together with a score of at least 6.0 in all components; or
- A minimum TOEFL score of 570 and a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5 ( old system), 230 ( new system ) with 4.5 in the essay component. (You must check with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country if TOFEL is accepted for student visa purposes).
Things you need to know about coming to Australia to study at the ANU
http://info.anu.edu.au/StudyAt/International_Office/_ready_set_go.asp
Fees
http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/fees/tuition_fees_postgraduate/index.php#coursework
Scholarships
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gssd/scholarships/