The combined degree of Master of International Security Studies with the Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism provides a comprehensive study of both the traditional and non-traditional security issues. The Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism covers security dimensions relating to law enforcement, intelligence and asymmetric threats. While the Master of International Security Studies examines a wider range of non-traditional security issues that range from pandemics, natural disasters, humanitarian intervention, economic security and environmental security.
Course Objectives
On completion of the double Masters, students will have:
1. Display engagement with the field of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism plus Security Studies through the examination and exploration of critical texts, concepts and theories relating to the field.
2. Investigate a substantial body of literature relating to Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism plus Security Studies
3. Formulate an awareness of context, particularly an understanding of cultural diversity and different cultural conventions and practices as they relate to the field.
4. Demonstrate higher order communication skills including the ability to present sustained and persuasive written arguments cogently and coherently.
5. Model research skills, particularly the ability to select appropriately, to integrate knowledge from diverse sources, to evaluate its significance and relevance, synthesise material and present findings logically, rationally and lucidly.
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be equipped with the skills to seek careers or career development in defence, intelligence and law enforcement, as well as diplomatic service, emergency management and roles in international humanitarian agencies.
Eligibility
Applicants require an undergraduate degree from a recognised university.
Applicants who do not have an academic qualification should refer to the Eligibility information in either the Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism course or the Master of International Security Studies course.
How to Apply
This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Macquarie University before they can enrol in units through OUA.
Students will need to submit an application form by mail with originals or certified copies and evidence of their previous degrees and academic transcripts.
Applications for the Master of International Security Studies with the degree of Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism are due one month prior to the start of the session.
Please complete the application form below.
Macquarie_Postgraduate_Application_Form
(PDF, 438 KB)
Applications should be mailed to:
OUA Program Manager
Centre for Open Education
Macquarie University
NSW 2109
Transition Arrangements
In 2012 Macquarie University is introducing new specialisations in the PICT courses.
Students will be permitted to either complete the award within the existing course structure or given the opportunity to transition to the new course structure with a specialisation.
Re-titled units
From 2012 some of the PIC units have been re-titled as indicated in the table below.
Students who have completed any of these units must not enrol in the re-titled unit
| Re-titled PIC units |
| 2011 title |
PIC unit code |
2012 title |
| Intelligence Analysis: Theory and Practice |
PIC831 |
Intelligence Analysis: Concepts and Applications |
| Intelligence Integration: Security and Policing |
PIC841 |
Intelligence and National security |
| Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism |
PIC880 |
Information Warfare & Cyberterrorism |
| Theories of International Security |
PIC910 |
International security |
For further information about the changes to the PICT courses or to request a study plan for enrolments required to complete the qualification please contact: ouainfo@mq.edu.au
Award Requirements
To qualify for the award of Master of International Security Studies / Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism students must complete twelve units.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit
Applicants should contact the course coordinator for information about Credit policies at Macquarie University.
Recommended Study Pattern
PICT: Students complete a specialisation of six units in either Policing or Intelligence or Counter Terrorism or the General PICT program
ISS: Students complete six units from the International Security Studies program.
From 2012 some PIC units have been retitled as indicated in the Course Structure below: PIC831; PIC841; PIC880; PIC910 and students who have completed any of these PIC units should not enrol in the re-titled unit
Please note: It is not recommended to enrol in more than 2 units per Study Period or Session.
Course Structure
Majors
1. Policing
2. Intelligence
3. Counter Terrorism
Students specialising in Policing or Intelligence or Counter Terrorism must complete four units from their specialisation and one unit from each of the other specialisations.
4. General PICT
Students undertaking the General PICT program complete one Policing unit, one Intelligence unit, one Counter Terrorism unit and one Cyber Terrorism unit. General PICT students complete two units from the Electives list below as part of their six unit specialisation.
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1-1 POLICING
Total number of units to complete:
4 units
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PIC834
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Comparative Policing
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PIC824
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Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
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PIC814
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Organised Crime
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Macquarie
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POLICING students must complete all four core units above.
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1-2 POLICING
Total number of units to complete:
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Advanced Intelligence Analysis
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PIC864
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Competitive Intelligence
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Macquarie
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POLICING students must complete one unit from the Intelligence specialisation above
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1-3 POLICING
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POLICING students must complete one unit from the Counter Terrorism specialisation above
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2-1 INTELLIGENCE core units
Total number of units to complete:
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Advanced Intelligence Analysis
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Competitive Intelligence
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INTELLIGENCE students must complete all four core units above.
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2-2 INTELLIGENCE
Total number of units to complete:
1 unit
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Comparative Policing
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PIC824
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Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
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Macquarie
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PIC814
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Organised Crime
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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INTELLIGENCE students must complete one unit from the Policing specialisation above
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2-3 INTELLIGENCE
Total number of units to complete:
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INTELLIGENCE students must complete one unit from the Counter Terrorism specialisation above.
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3-1 COUNTER TERRORISM
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3-2 COUNTER TERRORISM
Total number of units to complete:
1 unit
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PIC834
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Comparative Policing
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PIC824
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Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
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PIC814
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Organised Crime
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Macquarie
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3-3 COUNTER TERRORISM
Total number of units to complete:
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Advanced Intelligence Analysis
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PIC864
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Competitive Intelligence
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Macquarie
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COUNTER TERRORISM students must complete one unit from the Intelligence specialisation above
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4-1 General PICT
Total number of units to complete:
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PIC834
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Comparative Policing
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Macquarie
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PIC824
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Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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PIC814
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Organised Crime
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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General PICT students complete one unit from the Policing specialisation above.
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4-2 General PICT
Total number of units to complete:
1 unit
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PIC844
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Advanced Intelligence Analysis
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Macquarie
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PIC864
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Competitive Intelligence
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Macquarie
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General PICT students complete one unit from the Intelligence specialisation above.
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4-3 General PICT
Total number of units to complete:
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4-4 General PICT
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PIC804
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Cybercrime
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General PICT students complete one unit from the CyberTerrorism units above
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4-5 General PICT Electives
Total number of units to complete:
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PIC814
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Organised Crime
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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PIC824
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Protecting Society: Public Policing/Private Security
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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PIC834
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Comparative Policing
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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PIC844
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Advanced Intelligence Analysis
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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PIC864
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Competitive Intelligence
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Macquarie
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Coming in 2013
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PIC902
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Asia Economic Security Threats
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Macquarie
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General PICT students complete two units from the Electives listed above
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INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES
Total number of units to complete:
6 units
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2012 Availability
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Optional Units: Complete
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PIC902
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Asian Economic Security Threats
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Macquarie
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Students select six International Security Studies List units from the list above.
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