our highly practical and unique courses in security studies, intelligence and cyber security have produced in-demand graduates who are working with kpmg, qantas, nsw police, afp, cyber security consultancies and the defence forces.
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criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime, deviance, social control and the legal system.
at macquarie you’ll learn from international security experts with strong industry ties. the skills you gain will prepare you for careers in security and intelligence, policy, social and criminal justice.
the security challenges our world faces today are like never before.
through macquarie’s practice-oriented courses you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and creativity to respond to the needs of the rapidly developing security and defence sectors.
good intelligence provided by highly skilled analysts can save lives for a country or millions of dollars for an organisation.
at macquarie you’ll examine the role of intelligence both nationally and internationally and learn highly practical skills from experts with significant experience across a range of intelligence roles and organisations.
cyber security challenges range from high profile data breaches and election hacking to everyday risks to people and organisations.
develop highly practical skills across the policy, policing and strategic dimensions of emerging cyber security challenges, including cyber crime, cyber intelligence and cyber terrorism.
counter terrorism includes government, military, law enforcement and agency strategies against violent extremism, nationally and globally.
at macquarie, you’ll learn practical skills to analyse and address terrorism challenges, taught by highly respected experts with considerable experience in government and industry.
at macquarie you have the freedom to combine almost any fields of study, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options. from 2020 you can join your security, intelligence or criminology degree with any of our 50+ undergraduate degrees.
our programs are uniquely practical in nature, in addition to being theoretically grounded. you’ll learn directly from industry leaders, such as julian droogan, a member of nsw’s countering violent extremism committee.
you’ll have the opportunity to take part in simulations and internships as part of your degree, ensuring you’re work ready when you graduate.
the optus macquarie university cyber security hub is a $10 million joint investment, which promotes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to tackle real-world challenges in cyber security.
patrick mccoy
bachelor of security studies
"my course is unique in australia, as it covers many aspects of international security – a relatively new phenomenon in academic circles. it’s fascinating to be studying an area that we’re immersed in every day through tv and social media.
having covered topics such as intelligence and counter intelligence, strategy and security in the indo-pacific, terrorism and counter terrorism, my career choices are diverse – i can see myself in any number of areas from the military or policing to a government department, an airline or even a bank."