Graduate Certificate of Security Studies and Criminology
Graduate Certificate of Security Studies and Criminology
Summary Terrorist attacks, paralysing cyber assaults and organised gangs on global crime sprees, fill the news media. Specialists in security, intelligence studies and criminology who are skilled at researching and analysing these complex security and intelligence threats – and at finding ways to mitigate their impact – are highly sought…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
Terrorist attacks, paralysing cyber assaults and organised gangs on global crime sprees, fill the news media. Specialists in security, intelligence studies and criminology who are skilled at researching and analysing these complex security and intelligence threats – and at finding ways to mitigate their impact – are highly sought after by both government and the private sector.
Offering considerable flexibility, the Graduate Certificate of Security Studies and Criminology gives those working in policing, defence and security-related industries, law, policy advising or media, both theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary security issues. You’ll explore strategies being developed to respond to emerging threats, and you’ll combine a deep theoretical understanding with practical research and analytical skills. And you’ll be equipped to answer questions about the multiple dimensions of security and criminology in the world today.
Key features
Learn from experts from around the world
Get access to highly respected experts in the global security sector, who are in demand and sought after by media. Get a taste for all areas of security studies and criminology
Take electives according to your interests and passions, and articulate into one of five specialised master degrees on graduation. Rise to the latest security and criminology challenges
Develop advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills to understand and address real-world security and criminology issues. Use ethically and socially informed judgement
Assess the development and implementation of security policies.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Criminologist
Cybersecurity analyst
Detective
Forensic-related role
Intelligence analyst
Police officer
Policy adviser
Private investigator
Researcher
Risk analyst
Security analyst
Employers
ASIO or ASIS
Australian Border Force
Commercial organisations
Corrective services
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Defence agencies
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
International organisations
Marketing and public relations firms
NGOs
Police and law enforcement agencies
Policy institutes
Security firms
Think tanks and policy research institutes
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
