Master of Counter Terrorism
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
Terrorism is becoming exceedingly complex. Changes to society and technology have increased our vulnerability to terrorist attacks and have given unprecedented power to terrorists. To defend themselves, governments and businesses need analysts who have the knowledge, skills and creativity to understand the dynamic and complex systems that terrorists are leveraging. Specialists in counterterrorism are, therefore, in demand by the Australian Government, as well as by the private sector. 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.
Structure
Total Credit Points 120
Subjects
- PICT8012 Critical Thought and Research Design
- PICT8018 Counter Terrorism in the Global and Australian Contexts
- PICT8020 Advanced Terrorism Studies
- PICT8037 Choosing Terror: Pathways into Terrorism
- PICT8955 Simulation in Counter Terrorism
- PICT8965 Decision Making, Scenario Planning and Simulation in Counter Terrorism
- PICT8043 International Terrorism
- PICT8001 Study Tour
- PICT8016 Internship
- PICT8045 Intelligence: Theory and Practice
- PICT8047 Supervised Project in Security Studies
- PICT8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
- PICT8080 Cyber Conflict, Cyber Espionage and Information Warfare
- PICT8088 Advanced Criminology Theory
- PICT8001 Study Tour
- PICT8016 Internship
- PICT8045 Intelligence: Theory and Practice
- PICT8047 Supervised Project in Security Studies
- PICT8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
- PICT8080 Cyber Conflict, Cyber Espionage and Information Warfare
- PICT8088 Advanced Criminology Theory
- PICT8002 Information Warfare, Disinformation and Propaganda
- PICT8061 Transnational Security
- PICT8013 History of Intelligence
- PICT8040 Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing
- PICT8062 The Crimes of the Powerful
- POIR8570 International Law and Global Governance
- POIR8310 Security in World Politics
- POIR8320 Europe and the World
- POIR8430 The Middle East in Global Politics
Standard entry requirements
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent, and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning or
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Campus | Domestic: $49,950 | No |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Domestic: $49,950 International: $64,950 | No |
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