Macquarie University
The post-Cold War international system has witnessed the rise of multifaceted security challenges. Traditional great power rivalries have re-emerged as China and Russia have been contesting the existing world order, while non-traditional, human, societal and economic security issues have added considerable complexity to our understanding of security and stability. In order to face these challenges, governments and international organizations increasingly need analysts who have the knowledge, skills and creativity to understand complex geostrategic issues and engineer solutions. This course will prepare you to analyse and make sense of contemporary security and strategic challenges. You will learn about dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues and multidimensional non-traditional security challenges, analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia's interests and grand strategy. KEY FEATURES This course offers contemporary and rigorous academic study in security and strategic studies. You will study the latest geopolitical developments and analyse security and strategic challenges, threats and opportunities confronting Australia, Indo-Pacific region and the globe. You will have access to experts from around the world and benefit from the strong relationships that the Department of Security Studies and Criminology has with Australian Government agencies working in this field. Simulated learning which reproduces the multidisciplinary expert panels that are frequently employed by government in response to security challenges will enable you to develop your technical skills. Electives will allow you to focus on other aspects of security and strategic studies, including intelligence, counter-terrorism, cyber security and criminology.
| Course level | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 095120F |
| Institution Name | Macquarie University |
| Campus Location | North Ryde |
| Institution Type | University |
| Course Duration | 1.5 years |
| Course University | Macquarie University |
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