How will this course benefit my career?

Graduates of this degree will be excellent candidates for recruitment into the intelligence services, as well as in the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Defence, DIMIA, Customs Service and the Attorney-General’s Office. Alternative careers could be in international journalism, international business and corporate management.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism) is devoted to the examination of global security and the phenomenon of terrorism at the beginning of the 21st century. It is an exciting multi-disciplinary major, designed to encourage understanding of the nature of security and terrorism from military, legal, political, scientific and sociological perspectives.

This degree provides you with a critical understanding of the nature of security, terrorism and counterterrorism measures in Australia and other parts of the world. It defines security broadly to incorporate the protection of individuals and their values, norms, rules, institutions and property from military and non-military threats. It explains terrorism as a threat to security, but suggests a multiple approach to the ‘war on terror’, involving diplomacy, development, capacity building and military force.