Overview

The International Studies and Security Studies program offered by Macquarie University will equip you with the skills to navigate this landscape with confidence. As the only degree in New South Wales specialising in security – and the only one in Australia to take a truly multidisciplinary approach spanning counterterrorism, cybersecurity, intelligence, and strategy and defence – it will provide you with capabilities that set you apart. Guided by academics who are active practitioners in policing, defence and national security, you’ll build in-demand skills in risk mitigation, intelligence analysis and strategic planning. And with our location in the Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District, you’ll have opportunities to network with organisations driving advances in security and defence, such as NEXTDC, Raytheon Australia, Meridian IT and Hubify.

Key Features

Respond to disruption with creative strategies
Apply human-centred thinking, ethical analysis and critical inquiry to creatively respond to complex and dynamic global trends.
Enhance your studies and employability with a double degree
Pair your studies with a law degree to expand your skill set, increase your impact and build global career versatility.
Grow expertise through collaborative simulations
Tackle issues like online extremism and warfare via scenario exercises and security challenge games that mirror real operations.
Build global connections beyond the classroom
Join long-running student society MACSEC, which hosts career days, social activities and industry networking events.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Cultural Influence and Power
Global Citizenship and Leadership
Narrative and Authority
Human Futures: Norms, Disruption, and Transformation
Uncertainty, Strategy, and Foresight
Designing Change: Leadership Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 91 other Bachelors 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 098526D

Meet the academic requirements
Meet the minimum English language requirements
The selection rank is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). It determines the minimum eligibility requirements for entry to Macquarie. International selection rank: 75
Your home country score is converted into an Australian selection rank. Their qualification converter tool can help you calculate the minimum score you need for your entry.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44700 AUD / year

≈ 44700 AUD / year

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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