Course Level
Postgraduate Certificate
CRICOS
099594F
Master of Counter Terrorism and Master of Security and Strategic Studies
The practice-oriented Master of Counter Terrorism will prepare you to analyse real-world counterterrorism challenges. Youll learn about the theory and practice of counterterrorism studies; the emerging domestic, regional and international challenges related to terrorism and their implications for counterterrorism approaches and policies; and the evolution of Australias counterterrorism strategies and policies. The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. Youll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and youll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australias interests and strategy.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Campus | Online/Off-campus - 2 years | $65,800 | N/A |
Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Full-time - 2 years | $65,800 | N/A |
Structure
Total Credit Points 160
Subjects
- PICT8018 Counter Terrorism in the Global and Australian Contexts
- PICT8020 Advanced Terrorism Studies
- PICT8037 Choosing Terror: Pathways into Terrorism
- PICT8043 International Terrorism
- PICT8012 Critical Thought and Research Design
- PICT8050 Strategic Thinking
- PICT8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
- PICT8921 Australia s Strategic and Defence Policy
- PICT8061 Transnational Security
Entry requirements
- Master of Counter Terrorism AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 Master of Security and Strategic Studies AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65