Master of International Security (MIntSec)
| Course Code | FC059 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 60 |
| CRICOS code | 061187A |
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 Master of International Security, students must successfully complete a total of 10 units of study (60 credit points), comprising:
- three core units of study (18 credit points)
- seven elective units of study (42 credit points) (including at least four units selected from 'Table A' electives)
Please Note: 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
All 'GOVT', 'PACS' and 'PHIL' units are offered through the Faculty of Arts. All 'LAWS' units are offered through the Sydney Law School and all 'USSC' units are offered through the United States Studies Centre.
Enrolment Guide
The following tables show an example degree progressions for a student enrolled in the Master of International Security on a full-time basis, completing the degree in either one year (incorporating Summer and Winter School) or in 1.5 years (over three semesters).
Completing the Master of International Security in Twelve Months:
Subject to unit of study availability, students may complete the program within one year if four units of study are undertaken in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 with either two units of study undertaken in Summer School or one in Summer School and one in Winter School. The following table shows an example degree progression for a student enrolled in the Master of International Security on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester and one unit of study in both Summer and Winter School.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | Strategy and Security in the Asia-Pacific | International Security | elective | elective | 24 |
Winter School | elective | - | - | - | 6 |
Year 2 | New Security Challenges | elective | elective | elective | 24 |
| Summer School | elective | - | - | - | 6 |
Completing the Master of International Security in 1.5 years, Over Three Semesters:
The following table shows an example degree progression for a student enrolled in the Master of International Security on a full-time basis undertaking three or four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | Strategy and Security in the Asia-Pacific | International Security | elective | elective | 24 |
Year 1 | New Security Challenges | elective | elective | elective | 24 |
Year 2 | elective | elective | elective | elective | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in these programs of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before attempting to enrol in them. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to those 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 degree, students must have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the webpage titled '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 per semester, and one unit in Summer and Winter School (or two units in Summer School), completing the ten units of study in twelve months; OR undertake four units of study in the first two semesters and two units of study in the third semester, completing the ten units of study in three semesters (1.5 years).
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in two to five years.
Master's Degree with Honours
The Master of International Security (Honours) will not be available for students commencing from 2010.
Centre for International Security Studies
For more details on the new Centre for International Security Studies in general please refer to the Centre's website.