Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Global Security and Justice (Entry Pathway A) in Sydney Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
30,960
(c. USD21,787.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Develop essential critical thinking and ethical decision-making abilities that adapt to evolving security and political landscapes through the Master of Global Security and Justice program. This unique degree focuses on human security and social justice priorities, offering an interdisciplinary approach to both domestic and global challenges. The curriculum addresses pressing issues including transnational crime, cybersecurity threats, international policing comparisons, human trafficking, migration patterns, and human rights violations across multiple contexts.
Students will gain adaptable analytical skills and ethical frameworks to navigate fast-changing security environments. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical, career-relevant competencies, preparing graduates for diverse professional paths in security agencies, humanitarian institutions, and justice-oriented organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entry Pathway A (120 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
a Bachelor degree or equivalent in social sciences, law, humanities, or criminology/criminal justice, or policing; OR
a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; AND 2 years’ full time equivalent documented relevant professional experience OR 5 years’ full-time equivalent documented general professional experience
Entry Pathway B (160 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in any discipline; OR
an advanced diploma, or equivalent, in a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles in social sciences, law, humanities, or criminology / criminal justice, or policing.
Applicants seeking admission based on work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on their application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
Tuition
AUD
30,960