Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Indo-Pacific Security

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Indo-Pacific Security is a one-year part-time course that provides advanced knowledge of geopolitical issues in the Indo-Pacific region. This course is designed to equip students with area-specific knowledge, particularly in the geopolitical and security issues involving the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

Admission Criteria

Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards. Generally, applicants require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Fees and Scholarships

The domestic fee-paying postgraduate tuition fee for 2025 is $11,508. Fees are indicative only and may vary.

Location

The course is offered at Curtin Perth.

How to Apply

Applications can be made directly to Curtin University. Please review the application deadlines and requirements for the campus of your choice.

Course Outline

Duration

This course is one year part-time study. Due to unit availability, this course is not available for full-time study. This course has a February and July intake.

Credit

A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Location

The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.

Careers

• Defence and military roles
  • Diplomat
  • Police and law enforcement
  • Policy planner
  • Regional security consultant
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Foreign policy
  • Strategic policy / political affairs

Industries

• Intelligence services
  • Defence and military
  • Government and diplomatic corps
  • Security services
  • Business and industry
  • Humanitarian and non-profit organisations
  • International business
  • International law

What You'll Learn

• Apply knowledge of the principles and concepts of regional security in work-related settings; foster gained knowledge and develop strong independent research skills through minor and major research projects
• Critically analyse and interpret major political, socio-economic and policy issues using a regional security studies framework
• Communicate, both verbally and in writing, comprehensive analyses of complex regional security data and/or theories
• Develop skills to think strategically and in the global context
• Develop strong appreciation of working in multi-cultural national and international environments
• Develop and practice effective independent multi-tasking and team management skills; develop leadership skills and strong professional ethics

Why Study Indo-Pacific Security at Curtin?

• High-level industry experience
  • Immersive learning
  • Knowledge leaders

Research Areas

• Geopolitical and security issues involving the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
  • Traditional topics of war, peace and strategy
  • Newer dimensions of security impacting Australia's region, such as climate change and environmental issues, disinformation and cyber power, transnational networks, emerging technologies, and humanitarian and cultural issues

Teaching Staff

• Academics with experience in senior-level intelligence analysis
  • Practitioners in policymaking and intelligence

Pathways

• The Graduate Certificate in Indo-Pacific Security also provides a pathway into Curtin's Master of International Security.