Master of Strategic Studies–MSS 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MSS degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or relevant area of study; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

2. The course of study for the MSS shall consist of:

Part 1: (a) STRA 531;

(b) 60 points from STRA 515, STRA 530–588; and

(c) 30 further points from STRA 515, STRA 530–588 or INTP 400–488, POLS 400–488.

Part 2: (a) STRA 526; or

(b) STRA 519 or 527; and 30 further points from INTP 400–488, POLS 400–488 or STRA 515, STRA 530–588.

3. A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements of the degree by 28 February in the year after first enrolling for it, and each part-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the degree by 28 February in the second year after first enrolling. The associate dean may extend those periods in special cases.

8. The MSS may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.