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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Professional course
Malicious Networks examines how globalisation and the communications revolution have empowered transnational networks of terrorists and criminals in their capacity to threaten national security. It covers network theory, the varieties of terrorist and crime organisations, and the responses of states and international bodies to terrorist and criminal networks.
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Professional course
This course focuses on how Australia can most effectively protect itself from terrorism and violent extremism in ways consistent with its democratic system and community values. The imperatives of counter-terrorism (CT) and countering violent extremism (CVE) now permeate the policy and operational activities of federal and state governments, law enforcement agencies, business and the community at large.
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Cyber Challenges for the National Security Community
Professional course
Cyberspace as the fifth domain of human activity presents a number of challenges for the government and the private sector. The economy is digitally connected and the internet fundamental to business, improving productivity, be global competitiveness and ensuring the social wellbeing of citizens.
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Professional course
With growing interest from existing and potential claimants, the leadership role Australia has held in Antarctic affairs cannot be taken for granted.
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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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