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Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Global Security

Learn the analytical skills, theories and strategies you need to build an exciting career in global security, where every working day will be different.

What type of student are you?

Domestic International

Murdoch code: B1363
Study mode: Part Time or Full Time
Duration: 3
Selection rank: 70
CRICOS code: 097990K
First year fee (domestic): $15,921
First year fee (international): $31,920
Full course fee (domestic): $47,762
Full course fee (international): $95,760

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The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Overview

Terrorism, political violence, international crime, cyber-crime and climate change all pose threats to our individual and collective security. Organisations and agencies across the world need specialised skills and knowledge to help understand and assess these risks and potential security threats.

In this course you’ll learn new ways of thinking to help address today’s biggest global security challenges. You’ll learn how to analyse and communicate complex information as you explore different security approaches, policies and priorities across the world.

This course can be combined with criminology, global politics and policy or international aid and development courses to broaden your skills, knowledge and career prospects even further.

3 reasons to study Global Security at Murdoch

Build your professional skills and knowledge to meet the world’s increasing demand for global security expertise.
Get mentored by our global security academics as they share their experience and perspectives on a range of domestic and global issues.
Build your communication and interpersonal skills to help you communicate complex information and give you a competitive edge in your career.

What you’ll learn

Learn how to apply different approaches to identify and address challenges faced by organisations, agencies and communities around the world.
Explore international politics, political violence, and different strategies and policies to enhance global security.
Learn about the global security challenges specific to Australia, US, Middle East, South and South-East Asia.
Develop the skills you need to successfully lead a team, work as part of a team and work on your own.
Develop a deep understanding of the ethics of global security and how this applies in a range of professional and community settings.

Your future career

When you graduate with a Bachelor of Global Security, you’ll be ready for a career in a number of industries including security and cybersecurity, intelligence, law enforcement, foreign affairs and aid, the court and legal system, non-governmental organisations (knowns as NGOs) and more. Careers could include:

Security Analyst
Intelligence Analyst
Strategic Risk Analyst
Border Security Officer
State and Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Policy analyst in International Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs
Aid and Development Officer

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Arts.

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Study areas

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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Structure

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Total credit points: 72

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
Course Core		12 credit points
First-Year Core Unit Students should complete the following unit in their first semester of enrolment		3 credit points
ART100	Communication and Persuasion	3
Specified Core Electives		6 credit points
ART200	The Power of Perfect Text: Writing for Professional Contexts	3
	OR
ART208	Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts	3
	OR
COM208	Podcasting	3
	OR
IND101	Indonesian 1	3
	OR
JPN101	Japanese 1	3
	OR
SIK102	Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)	3
	OR
MSP200	Building Employability Skills	3
	OR
MSP202	The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century	3
Final-Year Core Unit Students should complete at least one of the following Units in their final year of enrolment		3 credit points
ART300	Industry Project: Real-world partnership and project design	3
	OR
ART303	Research Project	3
	OR
ART325	Internship	3
	OR
MSP201	Real World Learning	3
	OR
POL340	Public Policy Internship	6
	OR
ART304	In-Country Studies Indonesia	6
Major		24 credit points
MJ-CYPS	Cyberspace, Policy and Security	24
	OR
MJ-ECS	Environment, Conflict and Security	24
	OR
MJ-POLI	Politics and International Studies	24
	OR
MJ-TCS	Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies	24
Options Students complete 12cp of Global Security Electives, plus any combination of a Second Major, Co-Major, Minor or General Electives, to achieve an overall total of 36cp.		36 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
Global Security Specified Electives Students must complete 12cp of Global Security Electives, in addition to their Major.		12 credit points
OR
Second Major Students may complete a Second Major from any of the following. Other Second Majors may be completed with the approval of the Academic Chair		24 credit points
MJ-CYPS	Cyberspace, Policy and Security	24
	OR
MJ-ECS	Environment, Conflict and Security	24
	OR
MJ-POLI	Politics and International Studies	24
	OR
MJ-TCS	Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies	24
	OR
MJ-ASNS	Asian Studies	24
	OR
MJ-CRIB	Criminal Behaviour	24
	OR
MJ-GMC	Global Media and Communication	24
	OR
MJ-HSTA	History	24
	OR
MJ-HBVR	Human Behaviour	24
	OR
MJ-INDA	Indonesian	24
	OR
MJ-IADA	International Aid and Development	24
	OR
MJ-JPNA	Japanese	24
	OR
MJ-LEGS	Legal Studies	24
	OR
MJ-PHLA	Philosophy	24
	OR
MJ-SOCA	Sociology	24
	OR
MJ-SUS	Sustainable Development	24
OR
Co-Major Students may complete any of the following Co-Majors. Other Co-Majors may be completed with the approval of the Academic Chair		18 credit points
CJ-CYPS	Cyberspace, Policy and Security	18
	OR
CJ-ECS	Environment, Conflict and Security	18
	OR
CJ-POLI	Politics and International Studies	18
	OR
CJ-TCS	Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies	18
	OR
CJ-ASCA	Asian Societies and Cultures	18
	OR
CJ-ESM	Environmental Science and Management	18
	OR
CJ-HSTA	History	18
	OR
CJ-HBVR	Human Behaviour	18
	OR
CJ-INDA	Indonesian	18
	OR
CJ-JPNA	Japanese	18
	OR
CJ-IADA	International Aid and Development	18
	OR
CJ-PHLA	Philosophy	18
	OR
CJ-SOCA	Sociology	18
	OR
CJ-SUS	Sustainable Development	18
OR
Minor Students may complete one of the following Minors. Other Minors may be completed with the approval of the Academic Chair.		12 credit points
MN-ECS	Environment, Conflict and Security	12
	OR
MN-POLI	Politics and International Studies	12
	OR
MN-TCS	Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies	12
	OR
MN-ANT	Anthropology	12
	OR
MN-ASN	Asian Studies	12
	OR
MN-GEN	Gender Studies	12
	OR
MN-IDNS	Indonesian	12
	OR
MN-IAD	International Aid and Development	12
	OR
MN-JPNS	Japanese	12
	OR
MN-HSTA	History	12
	OR
MN-PHLA	Philosophy	12
	OR
MN-SOCA	Sociology	12
	OR
MN-SUS	Sustainable Development	12
	OR
MN-TCS	Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies	12
OR
General Electives Students may complete up to 24cp of General Electives, of which we recommend no more than 12cp from disciplines not approved as a Major or Minor in this degree.		24 credit points

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Entry requirements

I have completed studies in

Select which option best describes your path to university :

Higher Education

You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.

Recent Secondary Education

You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.

Vocational Education & Training

You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.

Work & Life Experience

You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses	Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subjectMUPC (1 Trimester)Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.	Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation CourseIntroduction to Academic Communication unitFoundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
University study	Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).	Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Enabling courses (after Year 12)	Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University. Murdoch FlexiTrack High program in Year 12. TLC – Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12. An enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.	Successful completion of the course.

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subjectMUPC (1 Trimester)Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of one of the following:Murdoch University Preparation CourseIntroduction to Academic Communication unitFoundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.

University study
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

Enabling courses (after Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University. Murdoch FlexiTrack High program in Year 12. TLC – Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12. An enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of the course.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	Total score of 24 or higher.	Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
GCE A Levels	Aggregate of 6 points from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)	A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	CPS 54 or higher.	50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
VET course studied at school	Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Extenuating circumstances	We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course.Find out more.	Case-by-case assessment.
Overseas Year 12	Please refer to the information under the country of study.	Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)	Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.	Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)	70	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement Total score of 24 or higher.
Minimum English requirement Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement Aggregate of 6 points from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)
Minimum English requirement A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement CPS 54 or higher.
Minimum English requirement 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

VET course studied at school
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course.Find out more.
Minimum English requirement Case-by-case assessment.

Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum English requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
Minimum English requirement Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement 70
Minimum English requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Certificate IV AQF level 4	Successful completion of a Certificate IV.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)	MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)	Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

Enabling pathways

If you don’t currently meet our admission requirements, we have a range of enabling pathways to help build your skills.

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Fees and scholarships

How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
ATAR results (if available)
STAT results (if applicable)
Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

Change of name documentation
Marriage certificate
Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
- GS Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

A copy of your visa documents (if available)
A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.

The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.

For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.

Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.

The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.

The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.

All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.

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Bachelor of Global Security

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Overview

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Structure

Total credit points: 72

Majors in this course

Entry requirements

Select which option best describes your path to university :

Higher Education

Recent Secondary Education

Vocational Education & Training

Work & Life Experience

Minimum academic requirement

Minimum English requirement

Minimum academic requirement

Minimum English requirement

Minimum academic requirement

Minimum English requirement

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English Requirements

Advanced Standing

Adjustment for Murdoch RISE

Advanced Standing

Enabling pathways

Fees and scholarships

Scholarships

How much will it cost?

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