Master's · Security & Justice · Sydney

Master of Security & Strategic Studies

Macquarie University, Sydney

What a first year actually costs

Tuition is rarely the number that decides anything. This is the whole first year, including the costs that usually surface late.

TuitionPer year, as published by the university	$27,400
Living costsAccommodation, food, transport — a working estimate	$17,000
Student visaGovernment fee, one-off	$1,050
Health insuranceTypically mandatory for international students	$450
First year, all in	$45,900

Macquarie University publishes its fees in local currency. Figures here are converted to US dollars and are approximate.

Getting in

English: IELTS 6.5 overall
Academic: Around a 2.80 GPA equivalent
Application deadline: 30 April 2027
Intake: July 2027 (Spring session)

After you graduate

Graduates of this program are eligible for 2–3 yr post-study visa in Australia. Work rights are set by government policy rather than the university, and they change — check the current rules before you rely on them.

Where these numbers come from

Compiled from Macquarie University’s published materials, but not yet re-checked in our current verification round. Treat the figures as a guide and confirm with the university before you apply — and if you spot something wrong, tell us and we will correct it publicly.

Is this one realistic for you?

Answer a few questions about your grades, budget and timing, and we will tell you whether this is a likely admit, a genuine match, or an ambitious stretch — alongside everything else that fits.

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