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Our latest Policy Options Paper.

Read the transcript of Kathy Klugman's recent speech at NSC.

NSC Head Rory Medcalf analyses of the first leaders' meeting.

A new occasional paper from Katherine Mansted

Our latest Policy Options Paper.

Read the transcript of Kathy Klugman's recent speech at NSC.

NSC Head Rory Medcalf analyses of the first leaders' meeting.

A new occasional paper from Katherine Mansted

Degrees

Master of National Security Policy

Learn from world-leading scholars at the cutting edge of national security. The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to take your career to the next level.
Master of National Security Policy (Advanced)

Take further your studies and challenge yourself with an Advanced Degree. Be part of the next generation of leading professionals in national security.
PhD Studies

Discover and research with one of the world’s leading universities. Join our awarded PhD program with an outstanding experience and collaborative environment.

Risk for National Security Practitioners: likelihood and consequence in a complex environment

Professional course

April 2021 program fully subscribed. Please contact to register your interest for the next available program.

Risk judgements are vital in informing effective policies and decisions in the national security community. This is amplified in an era of rapid change and a...
SES National Security Development Program: Leading in Complexity

Executive program

The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities. Participants will leave the program with up-to-date knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of national security...
Introduction to National Security: Critical Conversations

Executive program

This engaging three-day program introduces participants to the central issues, threats, challenges and opportunities that underpin Australia’s national security environment. Participants will improve their understanding of Australia’s national security environment; hear from a range of thought...

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About us

As a joint initiative of the Australian Government and ANU, we are singularly placed at the nexus of policymaking and the advancement of knowledge.

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National Security College Board

The Board includes four representatives from The Australian National University (including the Vice-Chancellor of the University) and four representatives from the Commonwealth (including the National Security Adviser).

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National Security College

The NSC is a specialist graduate studies school, offering academic programs and professional courses aimed at enhancing the functioning of the national security community.

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‘The National Security College is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth Government and The Australian National University’