查尔斯特大学

The Master of Terrorism and Security Studies from Charles Sturt University (CSU) will position your leadership capability across complex terrorism and security related operations. Ideally suited to professionals seeking to work in the areas of counterterrorism, intelligence, law enforcement and the military, this course offers important knowledge across terrorism in cyberspace, terrorist financing and resourcing, and illicit network analysis.

Refine your technical and communication skills to lead research efforts about terrorism and counterterrorism related developments and shape industry strategy.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Course highlights

Study at your own place and pace

Delivered online, this course can be completed with a part-time study load over three years – providing the flexibility to enable you to fit study around your existing work, family or other commitments. Apply your learning to add value to your professional environment in real time.

Refine your cutting-edge skills

Develop your research and analysis techniques and capability across cyber terrorism, terrorist financing and illicit networks. Build advanced skills in applying research and investigative initiatives to strategic planning and management. The Master of Terrorism and Security Studies will position you to make high level, independent assessments and provide sophisticated, empirically based analysis of current and emergent terrorism threats.

Align your knowledge with current practice

Designed and delivered in collaboration with industry leaders, this course ensures you will be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate various counterterrorism activities and policies across your areas of responsibility. Refine your skills and knowledge towards the revision, analysis, consolidation and synthesis of knowledge and understanding of terrorism and counterterrorism, and identify and provide appropriate responses to complex terrorism related threats and counterterrorism challenges.

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Established in 1993, CSU's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS) is a leading provider of postgraduate research and education for professionals in law enforcement, emergency management and security. As a graduate of this course you will secure an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification through a world-class program and join an international network of security, counterterrorism and law enforcement graduates.

Career opportunities

The counter-terrorism and security industry has a broad range of career opportunities across government and private arenas. Contribute to military intelligence, or work to support law enforcement, civil and community organisations. Work with well-equipped and multidisciplinary specialist teams to take a proactive approach to identify and respond to national and international security risks. And liaise with partner agencies to ensure responses meet requirements, to deliver up information in response to operational activities and to secure appropriate support where required.