Overview

You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary international relations, global trends, diplomacy, security challenges and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.

You’ll explore the key characteristics of the international system, nation-states, balance of power, security and the domestic influences on foreign policy.

You’ll also study optional units that support your career goals, analysing topics such as the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific region through to intelligence, terrorism, strategic geography and energy security.

You can choose to study this Master of International Relations and National Security course from Curtin University at the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree level. Students who complete the master degree via the dissertation stream to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies.

The future of international relations and national security

From climate change to terrorism, cyber threats to the plight of refugees and mass human displacement, the international system is growing evermore complex.

To address contemporary challenges, international relations and national security professionals require diverse theoretical and practical training that responds to real-world situations.

This course provides such theoretical underpinnings and practical skills which gives you much sought after employment capabilities.

Industries

Foreign affairs

Defence

Security

Intelligence

National security

Law enforcement

State and federal public service

Media and journalism

International trade

Global NGOs

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

National Security and Strategy

Contemporary Issues in International Relations

Asia Pacific Studies

Strategic Geography

Russian and Eurasian Studies

Globalised Terrorism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 19 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 074662E

Applicants require a four year bachelor degree in any field OR a 3 year bachelor degree in any field PLUS one of the following, Honours, a Graduate Certificate in any field, a Graduate Diploma in any field or 1 year relevant work experience.

Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in International Relations and National Security or the first four units in that course will also be considered for entry.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38424 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

21117 AUD / year

≈ 21117 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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The future of international relations and national security

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Duration

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