Graduate Diploma in International Security

Security is a matter of constant concern for all countries and multinational bodies.

It must be actively monitored, sensitively managed and strategically enhanced to maintain social, political and economic stability—and, of course, protect lives.Our Graduate Diploma in International Security prepares you to play a senior role.Studied over 12 months full-time, the degree will equip you with the specialist knowledge, awareness and skills to diagnose emergent cross-border security challenges and assess sustainable policy or practice solutions.The program is designed and delivered by Adelaide’s internationally recognised academics, whose research informs Australian national security policy, international security organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs).

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate Diploma in International Security

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.You will need to complete a total of not less than 24 units, from the following courses:Core coursesYou must complete all of the below core courses:POLIS 7026 International Security (6 units)POLIS 7001 Masterclass in Politics & International Relations (6 units)POLIS 7002 Strategic Cultures and Unconventional Conflict (6 units)And 6 units from:POLIS 7004 International Relations of the Indo-Pacific (6 units)POLIS 7021 The Politics of the Internet: Pluralism in Digital Age (6 units)

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Potential careers

Management Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Data Analyst, Non Government Organisation Worker, Consultant, Policy Adviser, Political Adviser, Political Analyst, Corporate Policy Advisor, Cyber Intelligence Expert, Diplomat, Risk Analyst, Strategic Analyst, Telecommunications Analyst, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Information Management Officer, Intelligence Officer, International Aid Agency Employee