Global Security, Geopolitics and Defence Co-Operation

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5058
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Course ID
203165
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will develop knowledge of contemporary concepts and challenges surrounding global security, geopolitics, and defence co-operation. Students will examine key questions and complexities of modern global political dynamics, critically evaluating challenges and developing an understanding of changing political cultures and their complex interconnections with/implications for global security and defence co-operation efforts. Global Security: Understanding of global geopolitical trends; impacts of shifts in global power dynamics; cultural political differences; international political economy; managing geopolitical risk in defence, space and related industries; ethical challenges in global security management; global security in space.

Global Dynamics: Understanding emerging power and negative synergy between great power competition and transnational threats; long-term strategic consequences of changes in international order; Strategies for fostering cooperation; Interplay between economic trade and global power dynamics.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and critically analyse contemporary global security issues and their impact on defence, space, and related industries.
  • Critically evaluate impact of changing geopolitical trends on defence co-operation and related industries.
  • Critically analyse political & ethical challenges in the context of defence, space, and related industries.
  • Develop skills to analyse threats and opportunities shaping global security.
  • Develop defence/space specific skills for understanding and analysing a host of issues, including the global military balance, asymmetric warfare, and regional conflicts.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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