Overview

International Security offered at Curtin University will equip you with effective critical thinking skills and specialist knowledge in international relations and security studies, preparing you to be an effective leader and decision-maker in a rapidly changing world.

Across 1.5 years of study, you’ll gain expertise in national strategy, policymaking, intelligence and law enforcement.

Key facts:

Under the guidance of academics with practical experience at senior-levels in policymaking and intelligence analysis, you’ll explore the traditional topics of war, peace and strategy, as well as newer dimensions of security, including environmental and climate change, disinformation and cyber power, humanitarian and cultural issues, transnational networks, and emerging technologies.

You can choose to focus your skills in a particular area of interest such as intelligence, strategy or regional security.

Career:

Strategic policy analyst
Defence policy analyst
Defence capability and procurement officer
Foreign policy officer
Military officer
Intelligence officer
Diplomatic advisor

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In your final year, you’ll develop advanced research and policymaking skills through a professional work placement or research project/dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-05 00:00:00 , National

More details

International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.
All other countries, 4 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations View 46 other Masters in International Relations 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

81

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4.5

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A three- or four-year Bachelor degree in a relevant field, OR successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in International Relations or related field.

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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

41112 AUD / year

≈ 41112 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25316 AUD / year

≈ 25316 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 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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