Graduate Certificate of National Security Policy

There has never been a better time to upskill, retrain, and change tracks. Crawford School is providing the new program as a gateway for you to engage in national security studies and a future career in national security policy roles.

Study in-person or online

In 2024, all graduate courses offered by the Crawford School will be available for either in-person or online study. All students are expected to attend live sessions at particular times each week for their courses. Crawford online courses are not 'study at your own pace'. International students studying on an Australian student visa should enrol in in-person courses.

Participation

Real-time interaction, discussion and debate between students and with convenors is an central part of the learning experience. Attendance at interactive classes is important for both on campus and online students.

Apply now and study at the National Security College, a joint initiative between ANU and the Australian Federal Government. You will join a network of experienced national security practitioners and policymakers at Crawford School's National Security College and graduate with a world-class qualification.

About the program

The program will give you an opportunity to:

* Explore national security concepts and practical policy skills;

* Navigate the Australian security landscape;

* Understand the security challenges that confront countries in our region and the world;

* Examine a wide range of present and future risks, such as pandemics, climate change, terrorism and cyber attacks;

* Enhance your capability to lead or contribute to policy development and security practice in government and related sectors.

After a successful study, you would be able to articulate credits towards the Master of National Security Policy as another big step forward for your career development.

Upon completion, you will be able to:

* Demonstrate a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary and emerging national security challenges affecting Australia;

* Develop a working understanding of the context, processes, challenges and options for national security policy and implementation;

* Communicate ideas, analysis, and argument in a range of written and oral forms for a variety of audiences.

This program is the gateway for those that are pursuing career development in government policy department and intelligence agencies. Graduates are also on the pathways to work in academia, private sector, international organisations, media and civil society - where it matters to understand 21st century security.

Application Deadlines

Please note application deadlines are different for domestic and international students.

Domestic students

This program is without Pre-Sessional Program (PSP) component for domestic students.

Apply by 31 Jan 2024 for Semester 1 2024 and by 30 June 2024 for Semester 2 2024.

International students

Find ANU's general application and acceptance deadlines by visiting the webpage linked here.

Key dates for application:

* Semester 2 2024 intake:

Final closing dates: 15 April 2024
Final acceptance date: 1 June 2024*

Orientation and PSP are from 11 January to 9 February 2024 for S1 2024 and from 13 June to 12 July 2024 for S2 2024.

* Semester 1 2025 intake:

Final closing dates: 15 October 2024
Final acceptance dates: 1 December 2024*

*Some students may need to accept well before this date to allow for visa processing times in their country.

View the full degree program structure, admission requirements and academic information.

To find out more, contact us today at crawford.degrees@anu.edu.au.