Degrees
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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.
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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.
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Discover and research with one of the world’s leading universities. Join our awarded PhD program with an outstanding experience and collaborative environment.
Upcoming courses
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The New Weapons: Propaganda, Misinformation and Fake News
Professional course
A host of global actors, state and non-state, are increasingly leveraging technology to harness the power of information – and using it as a weapon. What are the implications for global and national security? And is Australia prepared?
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Technology and National Security - Breakfast Series
Professional course
Join us for our exciting new breakfast series on technology and the implications for national security. Running over five consecutive Fridays (8am-10am), each session will examine techology trends including IoT, user facing AI, automation, machine learning, digital realities,...
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The Indo-Pacific: Breakfast Series
Professional course
Join us for our exciting new breakfast series on the Indo-Pacific. Running over five consecutive Fridays (8am-10am), take time to examine the Indo-Pacific as a strategic concept encompassing China, India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and other...
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China: Australia's Policy Options
Professional course
China is a major geopolitical actor. Australia needs to understand key aspects of China’s worldview and outlook in order to negotiate strategic shifts and economic influence. This course is a critical conversation on the implications of China for Australia’s interests.
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Leading in Complexity: National Security Senior Executive Development Program
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.
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About us
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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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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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