Doctor of Philosophy, National Security College

    Doctor of Philosophy, National Security College

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,944 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026

    Doctor of Philosophy, National Security College

    About

    The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. The PhD program at the National Security College equips individuals with the skills needed to research, investigate, and develop new knowledge in national security policy, operations and theory. As a PhD candidate you will work with 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.

    Disciplines

    National Security College

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission Requirements

    To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program in the National Security College you are required to have achieved:

    (a) an Australian bachelor’s degree with at least upper second-class honours or the international equivalent, or

    (b) another qualification that the Delegated Authority is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in paragraph (a); or

    (c) a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the Delegated Authority is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in paragraph (a).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    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.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,944 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150

    Doctor of Philosophy, National Security College

    Australian National University

    Australian National University

    Australia

    Australia, Canberra