Master of Global Security and Justice (1923)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1923
- AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 113137K
This program applies to students who commenced in Spring 2023 or later.
The Master of Global Security and Justice has a distinctive emphasis on human security and social justice imperatives. It is interdisciplinary and encompasses domestic and international issues ranging from transnational crime, cybercrime and security, comparative international policing, irregular migration and trafficking, to the exploration of human rights abuses perpetrated across a range of diverse domains. It will equip students with critical thinking and ethical problem-solving skills that will remain resilient to rapid change across different security and political situations. The critically oriented fundamentals of the program will run in tandem with practical and transferable workplace skills that can be tailored to potential graduate careers across various security as well as humanitarian organisations.
Early Exits
Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Global Security and Justice (exit only) upon completion of 80 credit points as specified in the program structure.
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Global Security and Justice (exit only) upon completion of 40 credit points as specified in the program structure.
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | On-site | Full-time | Associate Professor Toby Miles-Johnson |
| Liverpool | On-site | Part-time | Associate Professor Toby Miles-Johnson |
| Parramatta City - Macquarie Street | On-site | Full-time | Associate Professor Toby Miles-Johnson |
| Parramatta City - Macquarie Street | On-site | Part-time | Associate Professor Toby Miles-Johnson |
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the program but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.
Admission
There are two entry pathways into the program:
Entry Pathway A (120 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
- a Bachelor degree or equivalent in social sciences, law, humanities, or criminology/criminal justice, or policing; OR
- a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; AND 2 years’ full time equivalent documented relevant professional experience OR 5 years’ full-time equivalent documented general professional experience
Entry Pathway B (160 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
- a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in any discipline; OR
- an advanced diploma, or equivalent, in a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles in social sciences, law, humanities, or criminology / criminal justice, or policing.
Applicants seeking admission based on work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on their application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and work experience. Please refer to the recommended sequence for your admission pathway and intake.
Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Global Security and Justice upon completion of at least 80 credit points including 40cps of core subjects and 40cps of any subjects in the program.
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Global Security and Justice upon completion of at least 40 credit points including 20cps of core subjects and 20cps of any subjects in the program.
Entry Pathway A (120 credit points)
Successful completion of this pathway requires the completion of 80 credit points of core subjects, and 40 credit points of alternate subjects.
Entry Pathway B (160 credit points)
Successful completion of this pathway requires the completion of 80 credit points of core subjects, and 80 credit points of alternate subjects.
Alternate Subject Pool
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| JUST 7007 | Issues in the Criminal Justice System | 10 |
| BEHV 7016 | Digital Social Research in Action | 10 |
| HUMN 7019 | International Disaster Management | 10 |
| HUMN 7037 | Researcher Engagement and Impact | 10 |
Master of Global Security and Justice - Entry Pathway A (120 credit points) - 1.5 years
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Start Year Intake - Full-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| CULT 5002 | Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | 10 |
| HUMN 5001 | Borders, Mobilities and Justice | 10 |
| HUMN 7044 | Theories of Difference and Diversity | 10 |
| WELF 7029 | Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 6001 | Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | 10 |
| JUST 6001 | Comparative International Policing | 10 |
| CULT 6002 | Gender Security and Violence | 10 |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose one of | 40 | |
| Social Science Training Placement ( 1H session) | ||
| Social Science Research Project | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Mid Year Intake - Full-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| HUMN 6001 | Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | 10 |
| JUST 6001 | Comparative International Policing | 10 |
| CULT 6002 | Gender Security and Violence | 10 |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 5002 | Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | 10 |
| HUMN 5001 | Borders, Mobilities and Justice | 10 |
| HUMN 7044 | Theories of Difference and Diversity | 10 |
| WELF 7029 | Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| Choose four subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Start Year Intake - Part-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| CULT 5002 | Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | 10 |
| WELF 7029 | Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 6001 | Comparative International Policing | 10 |
| CULT 6002 | Gender Security and Violence | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| HUMN 5001 | Borders, Mobilities and Justice | 10 |
| HUMN 7044 | Theories of Difference and Diversity | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| HUMN 6001 | Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose two subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Choose two subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Master of Global Security and Justice - Entry Pathway B (160 credit points) - 2 years
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Start Year Intake - Full-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| HUMN 7044 | Theories of Difference and Diversity | 10 |
| WELF 7029 | Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | 10 |
| CULT 5002 | Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | 10 |
| HUMN 5001 | Borders, Mobilities and Justice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| HUMN 6001 | Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | 10 |
| JUST 6001 | Comparative International Policing | 10 |
| CULT 6002 | Gender Security and Violence | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose one of | 40 | |
| Social Science Training Placement ( 1H session) | ||
| Social Science Research Project | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Choose four subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Mid Year Intake - Full-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| HUMN 6001 | Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | 10 |
| JUST 6001 | Comparative International Policing | 10 |
| CULT 6002 | Gender Security and Violence | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 5002 | Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | 10 |
| HUMN 7044 | Theories of Difference and Diversity | 10 |
| HUMN 5001 | Borders, Mobilities and Justice | 10 |
| WELF 7029 | Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| Choose four subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 40 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose one of | 40 | |
| Social Science Training Placement ( 1H session) | ||
| Social Science Research Project | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Start Year Intake - Part-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Choose two of | 20 | |
| Theories of Difference and Diversity | ||
| Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | ||
| Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | ||
| Borders, Mobilities and Justice | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Choose two of | 20 | |
| Social Research in the Digital World | ||
| Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | ||
| Comparative International Policing | ||
| Gender Security and Violence | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose two of | 20 | |
| Theories of Difference and Diversity | ||
| Fundamentals of Cyber Crime and Security in a Global World | ||
| Indigenous Australia: History, Knowledge and Professional Practice | ||
| Borders, Mobilities and Justice | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Choose two of | 20 | |
| Social Research in the Digital World | ||
| Transnational Crime and Human Security Threat | ||
| Comparative International Policing | ||
| Gender Security and Violence | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose two subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Choose two subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Choose two subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Choose two subjects from the Alternate Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |