International and security law governs the pulse of global peace, conflict, and diplomacy. It covers everything from cyber threats to humanitarian crises, arms control, and territorial disputes. Experts in this field negotiate, safeguard, and interpret the norms upholding our interconnected world—preventing threats to peace across the planet.
What will you do?
Completed over two years, our Master of International and Security Law deep dives into the intricacies of the modern legal landscape. You will:
analyse laws across cultures, societies, and disciplines
engage with global experts
develop advanced skills in legal argument, research, and writing
explore space law, nuclear law, cyber conflict law, law of air and naval warfare, counter-terrorism and national security law
investigate the impact of artificial intelligence on law with a focus on security
choose from a range of elective courses aligned to your interests.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate with the specialised skills and knowledge needed for policy development, compliance, and legal practice in this field. You could work within the United Nations or International Criminal Court, addressing security challenges and shaping international legal standards. You might strategies with global enterprises on critical dispute resolutions. Perhaps you’ll carve a niche in government, driving foreign policy directives or bolstering international alliances.
Career Readiness
Graduates are well equipped to pursue advanced and rewarding career options in law, policy, government, business, and many other professional fields.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
3 March 2025, 28 July 2025
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)
North Terrace,
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE,
South Australia,
5005, ADELAIDE, Australia
All applicants must have:
• Completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a GPA of 5.0 or
• Completed Graduate Diploma in Law or
• Completed Graduate Certificate in Law
English Language Requirements
IELTS - Overall 7; Reading 6.5; Listening 6.5; Speaking 6.5; Writing 6.5
TOEFL - Overall 94; Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 22; Writing 24
Pearson - Overall 65; Reading 58; Listening 58; Speaking 58; Writing 58
C1 Advanced - Overall 185; Reading 176; Listening 176; Speaking 176; Writing 176
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Adelaide works alongside governments, businesses, and other universities across Asia, Europe and North America.