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Subject Overview

The world is afflicted by many forms of political violence, from civil war and mass killings in the name of religion and ideology, to the radicalisation of people for terrorism.
In the Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies you will study the causes, dynamics and consequences of this violence, and explore practical and ethical approaches to its prevention and resolution.

Knowledge and Skills

In the Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies you can study areas such as:
- Ethnic conflict and civil war
- Insurgency, terrorism and counter-terrorism
- Cyberterrorism
- Radicalisation
- Organised crime and terrorism
- The history and ethics of war
- Civilian casualties
- Social justice and humanitarian intervention
- Human displacement and refugees
- International aid and post-conflict reconstruction
- Conflict prevention and peace
Study in these areas is more important than ever in our increasingly interconnected world, where the impacts of conflict, war and terrorism can now be felt at a number of levels, from the individual to the international.

Potential Careers

You can develop your potential for roles in government and security, international organisations, policy making, peacekeeping and post-conflict development.
Our graduates in this field have careers in government agencies, non-governmental and corporate organisations in a number of countries.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 30 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 90 points for all Thesis

Thesis

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following: