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About the course
This postgraduate Defence and Strategy specialisation builds advanced understanding of defence theory and strategic practice within the Master of Strategy and Security. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and engage with contemporary debates through guest lectures, case studies and ethical decision-making. The structure emphasises applied learning via simulations, wargames and policy-focused assessments, preparing you to analyse complex security challenges in a postgraduate specialisation in security and strategy.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across national security, defence, intelligence and policy settings. Potential pathways include defence capability planning, strategic analysis, information warfare, crisis and emergency management, counterterrorism and border security. Employers may include defence forces and agencies, intelligence and law-enforcement bodies, government departments, critical infrastructure operators, consultancies, security firms, telecommunications and technology organisations, and think tanks—supporting progression through a postgraduate specialisation in defence and strategy.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
