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    Master of Strategy and Security

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    Macquarie Park, AUMStratSecHybrid1 year
    A$45,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    80
    Credits

    Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University is a 80-credit, 1-year, hybrid MStratSec program based in Macquarie Park, AU. Tuition is A$45,500.

    About the program

    Addresses multidimensional security risks including great power rivalries, climate disasters, cyberattacks, biosecurity threats, and foreign interference. Equips students for intelligence-based decision-making in government, business, and non-government organisations through conceptual and practical problem-solving.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Ed World University Rankings 2026: 166th | QS World University Rankings 2026: 11th in Australia
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (Australian Temporary Graduate visa requires 2 academic years of study)

    A$29,710.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University is A$45,500 across 80 required credits.
    Is Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University online or in-person?
    Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University take to complete?
    Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University is structured around 1 year and 80 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University?
    Per the program's published guidance: WAM of 65
    What work-permit options follow Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Strategy and Security at Macquarie University: Not eligible (Australian Temporary Graduate visa requires 2 academic years of study)