Master of Intelligence and Master of Strategy and Security
UAC CODE: 860494 (North Ryde), 860495 (Distance)
Overview
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Study options
- Part Time
- Full Time
- Off-campus
- In person, on campus
Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
- Full time: 2 years (or equivalent part time)
Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Domestic Fee-paying
- Estimated annual fee AUD $36,500
Location and start dates
Off-campus:
- Session 1 (22 February 2027)
- Session 2 (26 July 2027)
North Ryde:
- Session 1 (22 February 2027)
- Session 2 (26 July 2027)
Summary
Key features
- Position yourself at the cutting-edge of the industry
Gain real-world experience in cyber intelligence analysis, internet scraping and open-source tools to address complex emerging challenges.
- Boost your employability with industry-integrated learning
Grow your networks, experience and career skills via an internship, or a study tour to the USA, Scotland or Ireland.
- Be taught by government-backed researchers
Learn from industry experts and trusted leaders whose research and frontline expertise address immediate and emerging challenges.
- Gain unmatched conceptual breadth and hands-on experience
Hone your skills while tackling complex issues through simulations, wargaming, case studies and scenario-based learning.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Course structure
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Double degrees
Study both degrees concurrently, completing the core zones/units of each degree and graduate with two separate degrees.
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Where you can study
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Career outcomes
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Take the next step in your career
Professions
- All-source intelligence officer
- Border security manager
- Counterintelligence officer
- Criminal intelligence analyst
- Cyber risk strategist
- Cyber threat intelligence analyst
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Defence capability planner
- Digital forensics analyst
- Ethical hacker
- Geospatial intelligence analyst
- Intelligence and security specialist
- International security adviser
- National security adviser
- Risk management specialist
- Security governance manager
- Strategic wargaming specialist
- Terrorism and radicalisation specialist
- Threat intelligence analyst
Employers
- Aviation and transport authorities
- Banks and financial institutions
- Border protection and customs services
- Corrective services
- Counterterrorism agencies
- Critical infrastructure operators
- Cybersecurity and cloud service providers
- Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
- Defence forces
- Diplomatic and consular agencies
- Emergency management agencies
- Government agencies and departments
- Intelligence agencies
- International organisations
- Multilateral development organisations
- NGOs
- National security agencies
- Regulatory authorities
- Risk management groups
- Technology and telecommunications companies
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
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In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
Co-designed degrees
Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.
Employability boost
Significantly increase your career flexibility and employability prospects with a double degree.
Entry requirements
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See if you meet the academic requirements
Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
Entry requirements | ||
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| Complete this degree in: | Course 1 requirements | Course 2 requirements |
Full time: 2 years | Master of Intelligence AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent | Master of Strategy and Security AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or Meet two of the following three criteria:
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Note: successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees. Admissions requirements are true at the time of publishing.
Master of Intelligence
Related fields of study
Political Science and Policy Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society, Social Work, Welfare Studies, Behavioural Science, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Language and Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Economics, Criminology, Society and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, International Business Anthropology, International Relations, History, Security Studies, Business, Social Science, Humanities, Information and Computer Sciences.
Relevant experience
Master of Strategy and Security
Related fields of study
Political Science and Policy Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Studies in Human Society, Social Work, Welfare Studies, Behavioural Science, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Language and Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Economics, Criminology, Society and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, International Business Anthropology, International Relations, History, Security Studies, Business, Social Science, Humanities, Information and Computer Sciences.
Relevant experience
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
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Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Find out moreYour prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- passing an approved English language test at the required level
- holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
Additional information and requirements
Master of Intelligence
Assumed knowledge
Recommended studies
Master of Strategy and Security
Assumed knowledge
Recommended studies
Inherent requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreEstimated cost
The cost of your studies may vary based on:- units chosen
- government support received
- approved credit for prior learning or work experience.
Domestic fee paying
AUD $36,500
Estimated annual fee
AUD $456.25
Fee per credit point
Government assistance
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
Student amenities fee
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
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Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
How to apply
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Course details
Course title:
Master of Intelligence and Master of Strategy and Security
UAC code:
860494 (North Ryde), 860495 (Distance)
Starting year:
2027
Application instructions
Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas who are applying to study this course must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website.
To be considered for this course, you must search (based on the UAC Code provided above in the red box) and include it as one of your preferences.
What you need to apply
To complete your application, you may require the following documents:
- Proof of Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency
- Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts (including translations if your qualifications are not in English)
- Evidence of English language proficiency (if required)
Steps to apply
Decide on your course
Explore your entry options and check the requirements
Gather your documentation
Submit your application
Help with your application
For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.
Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Important dates
| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 8 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Session 2 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 12 July 2027 | 26 July 2027 |
| Session 1 | Off-campus | 2 September 2026 | 8 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Session 2 | Off-campus | 2 September 2026 | 12 July 2027 | 26 July 2027 |
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