Graduate Certificate in International Security (GradCertIntSec)
| Course Code | FG014 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 24 |
| CRICOS code | 061189K |
Description
The International Security programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills relevant to understanding both traditional and emerging security challenges, drawing on a wide range of disciplinary fields including defence, international relations, strategic studies, political science, economics, environmental studies, law, business, public health, biology, and demography. International security traverses a complex and frequently interconnected set of issues that have great salience for the world in which we live. They range from the causes and consequences of war between states to ethnic, religious and ideological conflicts, as well as threats to human security and the stability of states from environmental degradation, infectious diseases, climate change and the activities of non-state actors. Graduates will be well equipped to develop rewarding career paths in international security, in both the public and private sectors as well as with international and non-government organisations.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in International Security, students must successfully complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points) comprising:
- three core units of study (18 credit points)
- one elective unit of study (Table A) (six credit points)
The units of study listed below are the units that are available for the current year only. For a full list of all units which may be included in this program (including those not currently being offered), please refer to the Faculty Handbook.
Core Units of Study
- CISS6001 New Security Challenges
- CISS6002 Strategy and Security in the Asia-Pacific
- GOVT6119 International Security
Elective Units of Study (Table A)
- CISS6003 Business and Security
- CISS6004 Disease and Security
- CISS6005 Ethics, Law and War
- CISS6006 Statebuilding and Fragile States
- CISS6007 Terrorism in the Asia-Pacific Region
- CISS6008 Population and Security
- CISS6011 Special Topic in International Security
- CISS6012 Civil-Military Relations
- CISS6013 Middle East Conflict and Security
- CISS6014 Human Security (new unit for 2010)
- CISS6015 Alliances and Coalition Warfare (new unit for 2010)
All 'GOVT' units are offered through the Faculty of Arts.
Enrolment Guide
The following table shows an example course progression for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of International Security on a part-time basis completing two units of study per semester.
Please Note: The Graduate Certificate cannot be completed full-time in 2009 because of unit of study availability.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | Strategy and Security in the Asia-Pacific | International Security | 12 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | New Security Challenges | Table A elective | 12 |
Please Note. The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Entry Requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the Master's degree or Graduate Diploma OR have at least two years of relevant work experience.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the Admissions information on the University's website.
Duration of course
Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake four units of study in a semester, completing the four units in one semester (0.5 years).
Note.This course is not available for full-time enrolment from in 2009.
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in one to two years.
Centre for International Security Studies
For more details on this course and Centre for International Security Studies in general please refer to the Centre's website.