Overview

As a National Security PhD student at Australian National University 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.

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.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 074012F

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.

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Tuition Fees

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56120 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Employment Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Canberra

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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