Graduate Certificate in International Relations and National Security
2025
- Total Tuition Fees16,910 AUD
- Course duration26 weeks
Overview
Introduction
In this course you will gain knowledge of global trends, diplomacy and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.You will explore key characteristics of the international system, nation states, balances of power, security and the domestic influences of foreign policy. You'll also have the opportunity to study optional units that support your career goals. Subjects include geopolitics, intelligence, terrorism, strategic geography and energy security.When you complete this course, you can progress your expertise further in the Graduate Diploma or Master of International Relations and National Security.Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What jobs can the International Relations and National Security lead to?
The future of international relations and national security
From climate change to terrorism, cyber threats to the plight of refugees and mass human displacement, the international system is growing evermore complex. To address contemporary challenges, international relations and national security professionals require diverse theoretical and practical training that responds to real-world situations.
This course provides such theoretical underpinnings and practical skills to give you much sought after employment capabilities.
Industries:
Foreign affairs
Defence
National security
Intelligence
Law enforcement
State and federal public service
Research
Media and journalism
International trade
Global NGOs
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Key Dates
2025
School Level
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Course Campus
- WA
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