Dr. David Schaefer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Schaefer is a lecturer at the National Security College (NSC) at the Australian National University. His research focuses on the role of intelligence in Australian history and contemporary Asian regional security, with particular emphasis on the influence of the 'Five Eyes' signals intelligence network in cyber and outer space security. David teaches various courses at the NSC related to intelligence policy, cyber issues, and emerging technologies, as well as US-China relations. He holds a PhD in War Studies from King's College London and is also involved in supervising research students. In addition, he contributes to the academic community as a coordinator for the King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence. His unique research fingerprint is shaped by the intersection of these topics and his extensive involvement in related projects and supervision.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.