Bachelor of Global Security (Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies)
Every day, media outlets feature stories of terrorism and political violence around the world. These issues represent today’s biggest global security challenges.
In this course, you’ll explore the meaning, development and complex causes of terrorism and political violence. Examine the different ways governments, states and organizations have responded to the threat of terrorism and discover how effective these approaches have been.
You’ll gain the kind of skills, knowledge, and insights that organizations across the world are looking for when assessing risk and potential threats to security.
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services. Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia. Our campus is changing to strengthen our connections with our landscape, community and our core purpose of high quality teaching and research.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your future career
Across the world, organizations are facing more dangerous and varied security threats than ever before. When you graduate, your career opportunities could include working in the intelligence services, the Australian Defence Force, and state and federal government agencies.
Careers could include:
- Counterterrorism Consultant
- Security and Risk Manager
- Security Analyst or Manager
- Intelligence Analyst or Officer
- Strategic Risk Analyst
- Law Enforcement or Defence Officer
- International Diplomacy
- Aid and Development Officer
- Foreign Policy Consultant
- Border Protection Officer
- Australian Defence Force Analyst.
You could work in a range of industries including security and cybersecurity, human rights and law enforcement, foreign affairs, aid and development, non-governmental organizations (known as NGOs), and more.
PSW Opportunity
- Since it's in a regional area, the student will be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- A recognised post-secondary (post-high school) course.
- University preparation (foundation) studies.
- One year study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.
- 2 units completed at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
For admission into Murdoch, you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:
- A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature, or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).
- An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
- Successful completion of a University enabling course (e.g. OnTrack, FlexiTrack).
- A score of 140 or more in the Written English component of the STAT test
- Successful completion of either a Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) OR two University-level units (AQF Level 7 or higher).
Honors courses
- All applicants (except those studying Engineering or Psychology honors) must complete and attach an Honours Application Form with their application.
- Course Code: 097990K
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
86040 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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