Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies

The Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies is a postgraduate program that offers students a comprehensive understanding of terrorism and security studies.

Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Terrorism and Security Studies requires the completion of 64 credit points. Students must complete:

• At least one 16-point subject 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)
• Electives from AGSPS and across CSU

Admission Criteria

Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies requires:

• An undergraduate degree or relevant industry experience

Duration and Study Modes

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

• Full-time: 1.0 year (2.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 2.0 years (4.0 sessions) The program is available in Distance Education mode at the Manly location.

Articulation and Credit

The Master, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, with credit given in each higher-level course for subjects completed in the lower-level courses. Credit is also available for students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Terrorism, Safety, and Security (GPM417 and GPM418).

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.