The range and complexity of security challenges facing the world has never been greaterand it's continually growing. Climate change, cyber-attack, violent extremism and inter-state rivalries are a constant threat to stability for nation-states and regions all over the globe.<br><br>Understanding and managing these critical and fluid situations is a matter of the highest priority, both in Australia and abroad, with significant implications for foreign policy and international development. Our Master of International Security prepares you to take the lead.<br><br>Studied over two years full-time, the degree will equip you with the specialist knowledge, awareness and skills to diagnose emergent cross-border security challenges and produce sustainable policy or practice solutions.<br><br>The program is designed and delivered by Adelaide's internationally recognised academics, whose research informs Australian national security policy, international security organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs).<br><br>Highly interdisciplinary, it integrates knowledge from our politics, international relations, public policy, Asian studies and geography experts to provide you with:<br><br>advanced skills in identifying and analysing emerging global security threats<br>deep understanding of strategic cultures and unconventional conflict<br>the opportunity to explore particular interests in cyber security, Indo-Pacific security, national security law, transnational crime, human rights, the impact of climate change, and more<br>high-level research skills, through a major final-year research project.<br><br>Duration<br>2 years full-time<br><br>Start Dates<br>February and July