Macquarie has always considered our students to be co-creators in their learning. One of the most exciting developments in our new curriculum is around your ability to study two degrees at once.

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

• Master of International Relations: Through engagement with innovative approaches and thinking, this course will empower you to comprehend and evaluate contemporary regional and global developments, and will equip you for an international career in diplomacy, journalism, the NGO sector, international business or academia.
• Master of Security and Strategic Studies: This course will prepare you to analyse and make sense of contemporary security and strategic challenges. You will learn about dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues and multidimensional non-traditional security challenges, analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia's interests and grand strategy.

Key Features

• Double degrees fast-track your study – you usually complete double degrees one or even two years faster than you would undertaking both degrees on their own. This not only saves you time but money as well. 
• You'll learn from experts in the fields of Asian, European, American, African, Australian and Middle Eastern studies. 
• You'll develop key skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, research and writing, and oral communication. 
• You will study the latest geopolitical developments and analyse security and strategic challenges, threats and opportunities confronting Australia, Indo-Pacific region and the globe. 
• You will have access to experts from around the world and benefit from the strong relationships that the Department of Security Studies and Criminology has with Australian Government agencies working in this field. 
• You may be eligible to undertake an internship in an approved institution. You'll undertake a research component under specialised individual supervision.

• AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
• Meet two of the following three criteria:
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

• Where specified for entry to this course, the following are considered related disciplines of prior study, relevant areas of work experience, professional certification, or other recognised prior learning:

• Retated disciplines for prior qualifications: Social Sciences, Humanities
• Relevant prior work experience, professional certification, or other recognised learning: no