Master of Global Security and Justice
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The Master of Global Security and Justice has a distinctive emphasis on human security and social justice imperatives. It is interdisciplinary and encompasses domestic and international issues ranging from transnational crime, cybercrime and security, comparative international policing, irregular migration and trafficking, to the exploration of human rights abuses perpetrated across a range of diverse domains. It will equip students with critical thinking and ethical problem-solving skills that
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Liverpool
- NSW · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 113137K
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Course overview
The Master of Global Security and Justice has a distinctive emphasis on human security and social justice imperatives. It is interdisciplinary and encompasses domestic and international issues ranging from transnational crime, cybercrime and security, comparative international policing, irregular migration and trafficking, to the exploration of human rights abuses perpetrated across a range of diverse domains. It will equip students with critical thinking and ethical problem-solving skills that will remain resilient to rapid change across different security and political situations. The critically oriented fundamentals of the program will run in tandem with practical and transferable workplace skills that can be tailored to potential graduate careers across various security as well as humanitarian organisations.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
a bachelors degree, or higher, in any discipline; 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.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Liverpool | 1 March 2027 | — | $34,776per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney University - Liverpool | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Liverpool City | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Liverpool City | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Parramatta City
169 Macquarie St,, 100 George Street, 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.