The Strategic and Defence Studies Centre combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Australia’s foremost strategic studies program. Develop the analytical frameworks you need to tackle the regional and global strategic and security challenges of your career, and graduate a leader in your field.

Study with the best. 

Study Strategic Studies at ANU with internationally recognised experts in Australian strategic policy, Asia-Pacific security and global strategic issues.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and cognitive skills in strategic and defence studies.

2. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the conduct of strategy, military operations, and its relationship to policy

3. Undertake strategic and policy analysis and be able to critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information relating to the conduct of strategy and military operations

4. Apply the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in the fields of study associated with strategic and defence studies

5. Research and apply established theories and concepts and exercise expert judgement in military, defence or policy contexts as they apply to Australian, Asian and Global settings.

6. Apply strategic concepts and knowledge to practical, contemporary problems using case studies from Australia, Asia and global environments

7. Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form.