Combined Bachelor of Security Studies and Master Degrees
Macquarie University - North Ryde or Distance
Overview
The Bachelor of Security Studies can be combined with one of the following master degrees:
Our world is experiencing a set of security challenges unparalleled in history. The Australian Government and the private sector need security specialists with the knowledge, skills and creativity to respond to such dynamic and complex challenges.
In this combined bachelor + master degree, you’ll learn about security from a range of perspectives – cybersecurity, intelligence, counter terrorism, risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. You’ll then specialise in your selected interest during your master degree.
Note: You’ll be able to nominate the master degree when you enrol into the bachelor degree. You’re required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 to remain in this degree after the completion of 160 credit points. If you don't maintain the required WAM, you'll be permitted to continue your studies in the bachelor degree only. You can commence your m aster degree once you have completed your bachelor degree.
Majors
Areas of study
Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Counter Terrorism: Advanced terrorism studies, Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation.
Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Criminology: Applied criminology, Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation.
Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Cyber Security Analysis: Applied cybersecurity, Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation.
Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Intelligence: Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence analysis, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation in intelligence.
Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Security and Strategic Studies: Australian and global strategy, counterterrorism, cybercrime, emerging security challenges, intelligence and counterintelligence, leadership, modern warfare, security policy analysis, simulation, strategic thinking.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Counter terrorism/intelligence: Business consultant, community relations manager, counterterrorism expert, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser, researcher, risk analyst, security consultant.
Criminology: Business consultant, community relations manager, corrective services officer, court administrator, crime prevention strategist, criminal justice and corrections consultant, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser.
Cyber security analysis: Business consultant, community relations manager, cyber policy officer, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity architect, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser, researcher, risk analyst, security consultant.
Security and strategic studies: Business consultant, diplomat, intelligence analyst, military officer, police officer, policy adviser, researcher, risk analyst, security consultant, trend and sales analyst.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 92.55 | 97.55 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 78.1 | 85.48 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 70.2 | 80.1 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Macquarie University
Campus
North Ryde or Distance
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
70.20
Delivery Mode
On-campus, Online
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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