Overview

The International Security programme at The University of Sydney is designed for people seeking a career in international security, in both the public and private sectors as well as with international and non-government organisations.

Career paths

This degree enables you to pursue a career in government, diplomacy, development, defence, intelligence, business, risk management, or journalism within humanitarian, government and non-government organisations.

Our graduates can be found at KPMG, the Australian Federal Police, the Department of Defence and the Lowy Institute, to name just a few employers.

CRICOS code: 082906A

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Security Challenges

Strategy and Security in the Asia-Pacific

Intervention and 'Fragile' States

International Security

Health and Security

Middle East Conflict and Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

96

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PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reims, France

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 39 other Masters in International Relations in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

96

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PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

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
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.

If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
For a comprehensive overview of application requirements, verify by checking the university's website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

54100 AUD / year

≈ 54100 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

32000 AUD / year

≈ 32000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places: Tuition fees for this year not available yet

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Living costs

Reims

France

890 - 1200 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Career paths

CRICOS code: 082906A

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Reims

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