Overview

The International Relations, Strategy and Security program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with the capabilities to address the most pressing security challenges confronting your nation or organisation. Bringing together world-class academics with leading government and industry professionals, the interdisciplinary degree offers an exciting and dynamic learning environment. Furthermore, with its blend of high-level conceptual thinking and practical, industry-driven problem solving – and three globally relevant specialisations – it provides flexibility to shape your studies around your career goals and a strong entry point into the security industry.

Key Features

Boost your employability with a double degree
Pair this degree with one in criminology, intelligence, international business or strategy and security to broaden your expertise.
Be part of a supportive, connected community
Learn within a culturally diverse cohort, with close teacher–student connections, personalised guidance and regular social events.
Boost your employability with industry-integrated learning
Grow your networks, experience and career skills via an internship, or a study tour to the USA, Scotland or Ireland.
Leverage our professional ties and unparalleled location
Gain unique access to a thriving high-tech precinct that offers exclusive collaborative and employment opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific
Intelligence-Based Decision Making
National Security: Threats, Risks and Responses
National Security in Practice
Defence and Strategy
Counter Terrorism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 19 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099514M

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45300 AUD / year

≈ 45300 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

35000 AUD / year

≈ 35000 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / 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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Scholarships Information

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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