Program Overview
The International Security Studies at Macquarie University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Security Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 16,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 12,731 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Security Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Civil Wars and Insurgencies\', \'Strategic Concepts\', \'International Security\', \'Nuclear Weapons\', \'Asia-Pacific Security\', \'Humanitarian Intervention and Peacekeeping\', "Australia\'s Strategic and Defence Policy in a Changing Asia", \'Transnational Security in Asia\', \'Special Topic in Security Studies\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Australian level 7 bachelor\'s qualification or recognised equivalent
- GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00)
English language requirements
- IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
- All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 16,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 12,731 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 16,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 12,731 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Macquarie University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia
Macquarie University(/məˈkwɒri/mə-KWORR-ee) is apublicresearch universityinSydney,New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by theNew South Wales Government, it was the third university to be...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 6 months
