Do you see yourself shaping Australia's foreign policy decisions? Or working with elite international organisations like the United Nations or the top spy agencies? 

The Bachelor of International Security Studies can help you make your dream career a reality.

When you study the Bachelor of International Security Studies you will delve deeply into the contemporary security threats facing nations, international organisations and businesses around the world – including: 

the threat of military power, civil war, terrorism, cybercrime, environmental degradation and food security to name just a few. 

The Bachelor of International Security Studies gives you the practical skills and knowledge that will set you apart as a leader in this field and graduates from this degree can expect to find themselves working in a range of fields including: 

business analysts, defence policy, foreign affairs, intelligence agencies, journalism and media. 

Recent graduates of security studies are currently working with organisations like the Attorney Generals Department, United Nations, Telstra, Boeing, the Australian Federal Police and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and explain the key concepts, ideas and principal actors in international security.
2. Evaluate the major theoretical frameworks for understanding the complexities of contemporary international security challenges.
3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the historical and contemporary dimensions of international, internal and transnational security, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
4. Analyse the key challenges facing Australian security and defence policy in the ‘Asian Century’.
5. Reflect critically on the principal factors that determine the security policies of Australia and the major Asia-Pacific powers
6. Employ communication and presentation skills (oral, written and electronic)
7. Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills
8. Exhibit the ability to write for both academic and professional audience

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. 

There are no formal program prerequisites. 

China:

Gaokao:

Shanghai : 479  (73%)     Jiangsu (prior to 2021): 348  (73%)         Hainan (prior to 2021): 653 (73%)             Other provinces: 544 (73%)

India:

Indian School Certificate ISC 9: 87%                             India AISSC 9 (best 4 subjects): 14.5

Foundation Studies 

Foundation Studies is for students who have not studied an Australian Year 12 curriculum. It has been designed to give you the right academic preparation for the ANU Bachelor degree you want to study. 

Compulsory courses include academic English, plus mathematics or research skills. You will receive about 20 hours of face-to-face class time per week. 

Over 90 per cent of Foundation Studies graduates receive an offer or conditional offer for an ANU Bachelor Degree. To be eligible for Foundation Studies, you must have completed an international equivalent to Australian Year 11.