Master of Counter Terrorism and Master of Criminology in Sydney Australia | Macquarie University

Macquarie University | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 43,300
(c. USD30,340.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Counter Terrorism, with its practical focus, equips you to assess real-world counterterrorism issues. This program covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications in counterterrorism studies, examining contemporary domestic and global terrorism threats and their impact on counterterrorism methods and policies, along with tracing the development of Australia's counterterrorism framework.

Through the Master of Criminology, you'll gain expertise in advanced criminological theories, practical research methods, and policy evaluation within criminal justice systems. Graduates will apply interdisciplinary knowledge from sociology, psychology, psychiatry, and social anthropology to comprehensively analyze, quantify, and assess criminal behavior.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

2 years

Master of Counter Terrorism

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or

Meet two of the following three criteria:

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

Master of Criminology

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or

Meet two of the following three criteria:

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at a senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

Tuition AUD 43,300

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