Postgraduate course
Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Macquarie University
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About
The post-Cold War international system has witnessed the rise of multifaceted security challenges. Traditional great power rivalries have re-emerged as China and Russia contest the existing world order; while non-traditional, societal and economic security issues have added complexity to our understanding of security and stability. To face these challenges, governments and organisations increasingly need analysts with the knowledge and skills to understand complex geostrategic issues and engineer solutions.
The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. You’ll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and you’ll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia’s interests and strategy.
Admission criteria
One of the following:
- an Australian level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- an Australian level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent, and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- an Australian level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of 65
and
Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.
Different admission points are possible for this program. Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, Weighted Average Mark or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to a shorter duration of the course. Here are shown only the admissions requirements for the longest duration. Refer to full course details for information on other admission points (durations).
Related fields for prior qualifications
Social Sciences, Humanities
Relevant experience
Police Force, Defence Force, Public Service, Law, Policy advising, defence and security related industry and business, media, international policy think tanks.
Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.