Graduate
Master of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Master of Philosophy, International, Political and Strategic Studies is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, taken over 2 years full-time (96 Units). Graduates are expected to analyse critically, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories in Asia Pacific politics, international relations, strategic studies, aid and development, history, or diplomacy. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- The Master of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 60,000 words
- Study consists of one to two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent
Admissions
To be admitted to the Master of Philosophy program you will be required to have completed at least a three-year Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent with a result of at least H2A. You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have research experience equivalent to these qualifications, for example, through postgraduate study. All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students . If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply .
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