Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
The Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy offers a world class qualification for national security professionals. This program provides an introduction to National Security concepts and practical policy skills, with a focus on navigating the Australian security landscape. Students will gain an in depth understanding of the security challenges that confront countries in our region and the world and enhance their capacity to lead or contribute to policy development and security practice in government and related sectors. Elective courses examine a wide range of present and future risks, such as pandemics, climate change, terrorism and cyber attacks.
Structure
The Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy requires completion of 24 units
Subjects
- NSPO8006 National Security Policymaking
- NSPO8007 National Security: Concepts and Methods
- NSPO8012 Leadership, Risk, Resilience, and Crisis
- NSPO8018 National Security since 1945
- NSPO8008 Ethical Challenges for National Security
- NSPO8009 Cyber and Emerging Technologies in National Security
- NSPO8028 History for Policymakers
- NSPO8030 Coercion and National Security
- NSPO8032 Geoeconomics and National Security
- NSPO8033 Climate, the Environment and National Security
- NSPO8034 China, America and National Security
- NSPO8035 Australias Strategic Environment and Future Security Challenges
- NSPO8036 Australian National Security Law: An introduction for policymakers
- NSPO8050 National Security, Human Rights and International Law
- NSPO8040 Gender and Security
- NSPO8041 Borders, Migration and Security
- NSPO8042 Civil Military Coordination
- NSPO8043 Health and National Security
- NSPO8044 Energy Security
- NSPO8045 Propaganda and information war
- NSPO8046 Terrorism and national security
- NSPO8047 How Canberra works: a guide for security policymakers
- NSPO8048 The Future of Intelligence
- NSPO8049 Security in the Indo Pacific
Standard entry requirements
- Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7
- Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
- Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
- 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7
- GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
- A minimum 5 years full time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Canberra | International: $26,850 | No |
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