Specialisation in Counter Terrorism

About the course

This Counter Terrorism specialisation develops analytical and practical capabilities to understand, assess and respond to complex security challenges. You’ll explore contemporary terrorism, violent extremism and evolving threat environments, using advanced policy design and operational response approaches. Learning is strengthened through expert-led insights and applied activities such as simulations and scenario-based exercises within a postgraduate security context.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across intelligence, national security and risk-focused sectors, applying counterterrorism and threat-analysis skills in government and industry. Career paths may include counterterrorism specialist, intelligence analyst, counterintelligence officer, border or critical infrastructure security manager, policy adviser, and risk or threat intelligence analyst. Employers span defence, law enforcement, border protection, intelligence agencies, security firms and policy think tanks.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)