Students
Tuition Fee
Not Available
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1.5 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Homeland Security | National Security
Area of study
Social Sciences | Security Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Master of Terrorism and Security Studies

The Master of Terrorism and Security Studies is a comprehensive program that includes the following awards: Master of Terrorism and Security Studies (MTerrorism&SecurityStud).


Availability

The program is available in two modes:


  • On Campus: Canberra
  • Online: Manly Please note that availability is subject to change, and it is recommended to verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies is:


  • Full-time: 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
  • Part-time: 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies are outlined in the CSU Admission Policy. To be eligible, applicants must have:


  • An undergraduate degree or
  • Relevant industry experience

Credit

The program adheres to the CSU Credit Policy. Students who have completed the following may be eligible for credit:


  • Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies (GPM417 and GPM418)
  • Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies (GPM417, GPM418, and GPM510)

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.


Course Structure

The Master of Terrorism and Security Studies consists of 96 credit points. Students must complete:


  • At least three 16-point subjects from:
    • GPM417 The History of Terrorism (16 points)
    • GPM418 Contemporary Terrorism (16 points)
    • GPM508 Radicalisation (16 points)
    • GPM514 Counter Terrorism (16 points)
  • And at least two 8-point subjects from:
    • GPM510 Terrorism in Cyberspace (8 points)
    • GPM426 Terrorist Financing and Resourcing (8 points)
    • GPM513 Illicit Network Analysis (8 points)
    • Any postgraduate subject offered at CSU

Enrolment Pattern

The recommended enrolment pattern for part-time students is:


  • Session 5: GPM417 The History of Terrorism (16 points) or GPM418 Contemporary Terrorism (16 points) or GPM508 Radicalisation (16 points) or GPM514 Counter Terrorism (16 points)
  • Session 6: GPM510 Terrorism in Cyberspace (8 points) or GPM426 Terrorist Financing and Resourcing (8 points) or GPM513 Illicit Network Analysis (8 points) and 1 x 8-point postgraduate elective subject if required
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