Graduate Diploma in International Security

Graduate Diploma

Explore complex, interconnected issues such as causes and consequences of war; ethnic, religious and ideological conflict; and threats from climate change, disease and nuclear proliferation. We will draw on economics, political science, law, business, public health and more.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$30,000 total

About this course

Explore complex, interconnected issues such as causes and consequences of war; ethnic, religious and ideological conflict; and threats from climate change, disease and nuclear proliferation. We will draw on economics, political science, law, business, public health and more.

Entry requirements

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in International Security requires:

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree with a major in the social sciences, or an equivalent qualification; or
completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Security with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

You may wish to work in Australian government agencies that deal with:

security issues
diplomacy
risk management
consulting for corporations and non-government organisations
journalism

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

83.5%

Overall satisfaction

85.9%

Skill scale

79%

Teaching scale

77.5%

Employed full-time

$67.1k

Average salary

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