Program Requirements
The ANU National Security College Doctor of Philosophy program is offered in accordance with the Research Award Rules (No 2) 2013 and relevant ANU policies and guidelines.
The National Security College Doctor of Philosophy program was initially established in February 2011 under the ANU Research Award Rules of 24 September 2010.
It requires a research thesis which makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge in this subarea. Generally this consists of a supervised thesis of around 100,000 words.
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Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program you will be required to have completed at least a four-year Australian degree or equivalent with a result of H2A.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.
If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply.
Indicative fees
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $45,864.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Exceptional research degrees at ANU
The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.
As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
Career options following the Doctor of Philosophy include many opportunities in addition to an academic path. Some of our alumni are engaged in senior public policy positions in state and federal government, working in both security and non-security roles. Others have taken on positions in non-government organisations, international institutions and the private sector.Learning Outcomes
To be determined
Inherent Requirements
Information on inherent requirement is currently not available for this program
Further Information
The NSC is a joint venture between the Australian Government and ANU. Its purpose is to build enhanced strategic understanding and critical thinking about Australia's national security.
The National Security College was established at the initiative of the Australian National University and Commonwealth Government to address a need for more integrated, broader understanding of national security policy and strategy among current and potential leaders in the national security community, and to encourage the strategic analysis of security issues more generally. The NSC was located in ANU to develop and foster the academic rigour and research base necessary for sound policy analysis. NSC’s focus is on a concept of national security that is broad and that relates to whole-of-government and whole-of-nation priorities. For these reasons, NSC programs are of national strategic significance, and receive funding through the Commonwealth and ANU strategic relationship.
