Bachelor of Global Security

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

1. Build your professional skills and knowledge to meet the world's increasing demand for global security expertise.
2. Get mentored by our global security academics as they share their experience and perspectives on a range of domestic and global issues.
3. 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.

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)
• 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)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. 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

1. 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
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

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