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About the course
This graduate certificate introduces international politics and security studies for those seeking to respond to contemporary security challenges in Australia and globally. You’ll examine key issues shaping international security policy and build high-level critical thinking to support national strategy, analysis and decision-making. Taught by experienced practitioners, the course can also provide a pathway to Curtin’s Graduate Diploma in International Security. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.
What you might learn
You’ll learn to apply international security principles in professional settings, critically analyse political and socio-economic issues using security studies frameworks, and communicate complex analysis effectively. The course develops strategic thinking, intercultural capability, and independent and team-based skills, alongside professional ethics and leadership foundations for security-focused roles.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles supporting security, defence and foreign policy decision-making across government and related sectors. Possible careers include strategic or defence policy analyst, defence capability and procurement officer, foreign policy officer, intelligence officer, diplomatic adviser, military officer, risk management consultant, cybersecurity analyst and federal police officer. Employment settings include defence/military, foreign affairs, intelligence, law enforcement, media and journalism, and state or federal government.
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