Overview Overview A career in international security is about making and supporting the key decisions that promote national safety and determine our collective future.
This course will equip you with introductory specialist knowledge in international politics and security studies, preparing you to be an effective decision-maker in a rapidly changing world.
You will learn about the key issues impacting international security policymaking and develop the necessary expertise to assist national strategy. This includes the high-level critical-thinking skills required to be an effective analyst and policymaker.
Taught by academics with experience in senior-level intelligence analysis, this course will give you the requisite knowledge to find a job in international security or upskill and take your career to the next level.
After completing this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in International Security.
What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in International Security course lead to? Careers
- Strategic policy analyst
- Defence policy analyst
- Defence capability and procurement officer
- Foreign policy officer
- Military officer
- Intelligence officer
- Diplomatic advisor
- Risk management consultant
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Federal police officer
Industries
- Defence/military
- Foreign affairs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Media and journalism
- National security
- State and federal government
What you'll learn
- apply knowledge of the principles and concepts of international security in work related settings; foster gained knowledge and develop strong independent research skills through minor and major research projects
- critically analyse and interpret major political, socio-economic and policy issues using an international security studies framework
- communicate, both verbally and in writing, comprehensive analyses of complex international security data or theories
- develop skills to think strategically and in the global context
- develop strong appreciation of working in multi-cultural national and international environments
- develop and practice effective independent multi-tasking and team management skills; develop leadership skills and strong professional ethics