Master of International and Security Law

What you will study

Students must complete 96 units comprising:

• 12 units for all core courses.
• 6 to 12 units for all discipline courses.
• 72 to 78 units for electives.

Each course is worth six units.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

• A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive Grade Point Average (GPA); OR
• A completed Graduate Diploma in Law or Graduate Certificate in Law.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

• Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
• Academically sound.
• Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

• Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
• Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
• Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates of this degree can explore a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of sectors. These include law, policy, government, business and various other professional fields.

You might represent Australia in international negotiations, dealing with security issues and working in embassies or consulates. Perhaps you’ll work for government agencies or private companies to assess security threats, gather intelligence and provide strategic insights. You could even work within the United Nations or International Criminal Court, addressing security challenges and shaping international legal standards.

You might also like to consider the following roles:

• Judicial Associate
• Ministerial Adviser
• NGO Policy Officer
• Parliamentary Adviser
• ADR Practitioner

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $42,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.