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Postgraduate course

Master of Global Security and Justice

Western Sydney University

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About

This course will equip students with critical thinking and ethical problem-solving skills that will remain resilient to rapid change across different security and political situations. The Master of Global Security and Justice has a distinctive emphasis on human security and social justice imperatives. It is interdisciplinary and encompasses domestic and international issues ranging from transnational crime, cybercrime and security, comparative international policing, irregular migration and trafficking, to the exploration of human rights abuses perpetrated across a range of diverse domains. 

Admission criteria

Master of Global Security and Justice 2 year pathway (160 credit points)

Either:

  • undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline; or
  • advanced diploma, or equivalent, in a related discipline and five years’ full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles in social sciences, law, humanities, or criminology, criminal justice or policing.

Master of Global Security and Justice 1.5 year pathway (120 credit points)

Either:

  • undergraduate degree or equivalent in social sciences, law, humanities, or criminology/criminal justice or policing; or
  • undergraduate degree in any discipline and two years’ full time equivalent relevant professional experience  or five years’ full-time equivalent general professional experience.

Applicants seeking admission based on work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on their application.

Fees and charges

^ Limited CSP for 2024. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.

Australian Government financial assistance

Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.

Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.

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