Program Overview

Master of Terrorism and Security Studies

The Master of Terrorism and Security Studies is a postgraduate program that includes the following awards: Master of Terrorism and Security Studies.

Course Structure

The course structure for the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies includes:

• The same structure as the Graduate Diploma, plus:
  • GPM508 Radicalisation, De-Radicalisation and Counter Radicalisation (16 credit points)
  • 16 points of electives

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies are:

• An undergraduate degree or relevant industry experience, as per the CSU Admission Policy.

Credit and Articulation

The program offers credit and articulation as follows:

• The Master, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses.
• Credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower-level courses.
• Specific credit is available for:
  • Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies (GPM417 and GPM418)
  • Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies (GPM417, GPM418, and GPM510)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies, students must:

• Satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the Master of Terrorism and Security Studies is:

• Part-time:
  • Session 5: GPM508 Radicalisation, De-radicalisation and Counter-radicalisation (16 points)
  • Session 6: Elective (16 points)

Duration and Study Modes

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) The program is available in Distance Education mode at the Manly location. Availability is subject to change, and students should verify this prior to enrolment.