Master of 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.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students.

This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA).

CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

• American Foreign Policy (Specialisation)
• Country Risk Assessment (Specialisation)
• International Law (Specialisation)
• Social Research (Specialisation)

Admission requirement

Admission to candidature for the Master of International Security (2 year full time) requires:

· A bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification

Candidates may apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have completed the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Security or if they have an Honours degree in a relevant discipline.

Candidates may also apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average including a major in humanities, social sciences or law. Candidates with relevant work experience may also apply for RVL . The duration and relevance of the work experience will be assessed by the department before RVL is granted.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

What you'll study