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Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of International Studies

Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of International Studies

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Summary

Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. And by learning to think critically and develop solutions by using real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges, you’ll gain key employability skills. The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market.

Key features

Participate in scenario exercises and dynamic simulations

Gain experience in operational planning, innovation and policy evaluation by using scenario exercises and dynamic simulations. Undertake overseas exchange with security and defence programs

Hone your skills alongside experts in Europe, North America, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or the Philippines. Complete a session-long overseas experience

Undertake a session-long, in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments. Discover a country’s culture in addition to learning a language

Be proficient in your target language and gain knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where that language is spoken.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Aid and development officer

Business consultant

Intelligence analyst

International business manager

International law consultant

Marketing manager

Military officer

Policy adviser

Public sector adviser

Risk analyst

Security consultant

Teacher (after further study)

Tourism and travel consultant

Transnational business or corporations consultant

Transnational or global communications officer

Employers

Accounting firms

Airlines

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies

Defence agencies

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Government agencies and departments

International public sector

Multinational corporations

NGOs

Police and law enforcement agencies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Tourism and hospitality sector

Transnational communications sector

United Nations

Universities

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration.
Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.

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