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Counter terrorism includes government, military, law enforcement and agency strategies against violent extremism, nationally and globally.
At Macquarie, you’ll learn practical skills to analyse and address terrorism challenges, taught by highly respected experts with considerable experience in government and industry.
Potential careers
- Counter terrorism expert
- Criminologist
- Defence force personnel
- Expert in countering violent extremism
- Intelligence analyst
- Police
- Policy officer
- Risk analyst
Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime, deviance, social control and the legal system.
At Macquarie you’ll learn from international security experts with strong industry ties. The skills you gain will prepare you for careers in security and intelligence, policy, social and criminal justice.
Potential careers
- Advocate
- Corrective services officer
- Criminal justice and corrections officer
- Criminologist
- Cyber safety specialist
- Investigator
- Lawyer
- Policy adviser and researcher
- State or federal policy officer
- Support officer
- Witness protection program worker
Cyber security challenges range from high profile data breaches and election hacking to everyday risks to people and organisations.
Develop highly practical skills across the policy, policing and strategic dimensions of emerging cyber security challenges, including cyber crime, cyber intelligence and cyber terrorism.
Potential careers
- Consultant
- Cyber safety adviser
- Cyber security analyst
- Detective
- Intelligence analyst
- Researcher
- Risk analyst
Good intelligence provided by highly skilled analysts can save lives for a country or millions of dollars for an organisation.
At Macquarie you’ll examine the role of intelligence both nationally and internationally and learn highly practical skills from experts with significant experience across a range of intelligence roles and organisations.
Potential careers
- Consultant
- Cyber security analyst
- Detective
- Intelligence analyst
- Intelligence officer
- Policy adviser to public and private sectors
- Political adviser
- Researcher
- Risk analyst
The security challenges our world faces today are like never before.
Through Macquarie’s practice-oriented courses you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and creativity to respond to the needs of the rapidly developing security and defence sectors.
Potential careers
- Cyber security consultant
- Intelligence analyst
- Journalist
- Military officer
- Operations officer
- Policy adviser
- Policy analyst
- Project officer
- Risk analyst
- Security analyst
Employability
Industry-relevant courses
Our programs are uniquely practical in nature, in addition to being theoretically grounded. You’ll learn directly from industry leaders, such as Julian Droogan, a member of NSW’s Countering Violent Extremism committee.
Flexible course options
Our degrees are designed to suit you. Dig deep into your specific passion with a single degree, or choose a double degree that combines your interests, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options.
Practical learning
Real-world, hands-on experience
You’ll have the opportunity to take part in simulations and internships as part of your degree, ensuring you’re work-ready when you graduate.
World-class facilities
The Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub is a $10 million joint investment, which promotes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to tackle real-world challenges in cyber security.
