Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Security and Strategic Studies

At no other point in history has our world experienced a set of security challenges to the extent to which it does today. The post-Cold War international system has witnessed the rise of multifaceted security challenges. Traditional great power rivalries have re-emerged as China and Russia have been contesting the existing world order, while non-traditional, human, societal and economic security issues have added considerable complexity to our understanding of security and stability. In order to face these challenges, governments and international organisations increasingly need analysts who have the knowledge, skills and creativity to understand complex geostrategic issues and engineer solutions. This combined bachelor + master degree will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. You’ll learn about dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues and multidimensional non-traditional security challenges, analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia’s interests and grand strategy.

Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.