Combined Bachelor of Security Studies + master degrees

The Bachelor of Security Studies can be combined with one of the following master degrees:

Our world is experiencing a set of security challenges unparalleled in history. The Australian Government and the private sector need security specialists with the knowledge, skills and creativity to respond to such dynamic and complex challenges.

In this combined bachelor + master degree, you’ll learn about security from a range of perspectives – cybersecurity, intelligence, counter terrorism, risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. You’ll then specialise in your selected interest during your master degree.

Note: You’ll be able to nominate the master degree when you enrol into the bachelor degree. You’re required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 to remain in this degree after the completion of 160 credit points. If you don't maintain the required WAM, you'll be permitted to continue your studies in the bachelor degree only. You can commence your m aster degree once you have completed your bachelor degree.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Counter Terrorism: Advanced terrorism studies, Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation.

Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Criminology: Applied criminology, Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation.

Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Cyber Security Analysis: Applied cybersecurity, Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation.

Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Intelligence: Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence analysis, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation in intelligence.

Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Security and Strategic Studies: Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation, strategic thinking.

Career opportunities

Counter terrorism/intelligence: Business consultant, community relations manager, counterterrorism expert, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser, researcher, risk analyst, security consultant.

Criminology: Business consultant, community relations manager, corrective services officer, court administrator, crime prevention strategist, criminal justice and corrections consultant, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser.

Cyber security analysis: Business consultant, community relations manager, cyber policy officer, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity architect, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser, researcher, risk analyst, security consultant.

Security and strategic studies: Business consultant, diplomat, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser, researcher, risk analyst, security consultant, trend and sales analyst.

Practical experience

Opportunities for internships, scenario exercises and security studies simulations are available.

Fees and charges

The master degree is fee paying. Visit the Macquarie University website for current fee information.