Master of International and Security Law
Get a global perspective
International and security law governs the pulse of global peace, conflict, and diplomacy. It covers everything from cyber threats to humanitarian crises, arms control, and territorial disputes. Experts in this field negotiate, safeguard, and interpret the norms upholding our interconnected world—preventing threats to peace across the planet.
What will you do?
Completed over two years, our Master of International and Security Law deep-dives into the intricacies of the modern legal landscape. You will:
- analyse laws across cultures, societies, and disciplines
- engage with global experts
- develop advanced skills in legal argument, research, and writing
- explore space law, nuclear law, cyber conflict law, law of air and naval warfare, counter-terrorism and national security law
- investigate the impact of artificial intelligence on law with a focus on security
- choose from a range of elective courses aligned to your interests.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate with the specialised skills and knowledge needed for policy development, compliance, and legal practice in this field. You could work within the United Nations or International Criminal Court, addressing security challenges and shaping international legal standards. You might strategise with global enterprises on critical dispute resolutions. Perhaps you’ll carve a niche in government, driving foreign policy directives or bolstering international alliances.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM278 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least a credit average; or a completed Graduate Diploma in Law or Graduate Certificate in Law. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
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Australian Full-fee place: $38,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates are well equipped to pursue advanced and rewarding career options in law, policy, government, business, and many other professional fields.
Note: this degree does not provide admission to practise law. Those seeking admission to practise should refer to the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and the Bachelor of Laws programs in Degree Finder.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
ADR Practitioner; Judicial Associate; Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister; Arbitrator; Member of Parliament; Ministerial Adviser; NGO Policy Officer; Non Government Organisation Worker; Parliamentary Adviser; Parliamentary Member ...
Degree Structure
The Master of International and Security Law (AQF Level 9 qualification) provides students with an advanced understanding of principles of law relating to international and national security. The program suits both domestic and international students, whether proceeding directly from undergraduate study or coming to the program form a professional background. This program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and security law. In addition, the program will appeal to those wishing to further develop their scholarly skills in legal research and writing.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
To qualify for the degree of Master of International and Security Law, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 6 units
- Research courses to a maximum of 12 units
- Elective courses to a maximum of 36 units
Example Study Plan
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| Research |
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12 units PhD Research pathway All of the following courses must be completed: **Entry into LAW 7194 is by application only, and requires successful completion of courses relevant to the proposed project and confirmation of supervisor and topic.
LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (3 units)
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| Elective courses |
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Not all courses will be offered in any one calendar year. |
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Last updated: Monday, 16 Sep 2024
