Graduate Diploma in International Security

Understand traditional and emerging security challenges and apply theories to current events and policy debates.Explore complex, interconnected issues such as causes and consequences of war;

ethnic, religious and ideological conflict;

and threats from climate change, disease and nuclear proliferation.

We will draw on economics, political science, law, business, public health and more.We provide an extraordinary depth and breadth of study.

Our teachers are actively engaged with the policy community and regularly undertake field research within the region.

Through our Centre for International Security Studies, you will have the opportunity to take classes in international relations, public policy and Australian politics, and receive broad training in international security.

The Department of Government and International Relations has links to some of the major policy think tanks in Australia, such as the Australian Institute of International Affairs, and the Lowy Institute.

Admission requirement

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in International Security requires:

• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree with a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or
• completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Security with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

You can progress from a Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course.

What you'll study