Master of International and Security Law
Master of International and Security Law
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 strategies with global enterprises on critical dispute resolutions. Perhaps you’ll carve a niche in government, driving foreign policy directives or bolstering international alliances.
Career Readiness
Graduates are well equipped to pursue advanced and rewarding career options in law, policy, government, business, and many other professional fields.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
