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About the course
This double degree combines Security Studies with a qualifying Law degree, building expertise in contemporary security challenges alongside strong legal reasoning and advocacy skills. You’ll study security theory, intelligence and policy analysis, and issues such as cybercrime and counterterrorism, while developing core legal knowledge and practical experience through applied activities. Graduates finish with two qualifications in law and security studies. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles spanning legal practice and security-focused work across government, corporate and advisory settings. Career paths may include lawyer or legal adviser, compliance and governance roles, policy and regulatory work, intelligence or security analysis, risk and crisis management, and cybercrime-related advisory positions. The combined qualification supports careers requiring both legal capability and security/strategic insight. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
