The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is proud to announce the pilot launch of the Postgraduate Certificate in Security Studies (PGCertSS), commencing Semester 2, 2025.
This innovative qualification marks a significant milestone in advancing local and regional security education, equipping professionals across the Pacific with cutting-edge analytical, strategic, and policy design skills tailored to the region’s unique security challenges.
Developed in partnership with the Australian Government (DFAT) and leading international experts, this certificate is part of a broader Postgraduate Diploma in Security Studies (PGDipSS), which is expected to roll out fully in 2026, pending formal approvals.
Why Enrol in the PGCertSS?
- A specialist qualification designed specifically for the Pacific security context
- In-depth training in transnational crime, environmental and human security, intelligence, and policy development
- Join a dynamic network of professionals from law enforcement, border security, immigration, disaster response, and more
- Learn from experienced local and international experts in Pacific security governance
Programme Highlights
- Four core postgraduate-level units
- Face-to-face delivery at SINU’s Panatina Campus
- Interactive, scenario-based learning using real-world case studies
- Expert-led instruction blending academic and field perspectives
Scholarships Available
The 2025 pilot is fully supported by the Australian Government, with DFAT-funded scholarships covering tuition and course materials for eligible candidates.
Who Should Apply?
We invite applications from:
- Law enforcement and border officers
- Government workers in security and disaster response
- NGO professionals and civil society leaders
- Graduates from relevant undergraduate programmes seeking to specialise in security
Key Dates
Applications Open: July 2025
Programme Start: August 2025
Duration: One Semester (July–November 2025)
Location: SINU, Panatina Campus
How to Apply?
Nomination letters will be distributed to key ministries and agencies.
Interested individuals can contact Rev. Dr. Ben Wate for further details at: Ben.Wate@sinu.edu.sb