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As a student at the National Security College you’ll be joining a supportive and passionate community of students, alumni and national security practitioners. You’ll engage with world-leading scholars at the cutting edge of national security research, with the wider national security community, and with leaders in government, politics, business and NGOs in Australia and internationally.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills to lead and contribute to national security strategy development within government, industry or non-government organisations.

National Security College student
National Security College student

Master of National Security Policy

Understand the current and emerging national security challenges facing our region and the world. Join a network of experienced national security practitioners and policy-makers.

Understand the current and emerging national security challenges facing our region and the world. Join a network of experienced national security practitioners and policy-makers.

PhD study

Our doctoral program develops leading experts in security policy with strong research skills.

Our doctoral program develops leading experts in security policy with strong research skills.

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