Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Laws
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. The hallmark of…
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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.
The hallmark of Macquarie’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues. You’ll be challenged to think critically about the law to seek innovative solutions to legal problems – skills highly valued by employers. With the option to combine your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor degree, you can open the way to an array of careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.
Key features
Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills
Study a degree that combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical and technical skills. Gain the high-level practical skills employers want
Learn the skills needed in critical thinking, structured intelligence analysis and policy evaluation for security analysis roles. Become a highly capable legal mind
Join graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together. Participate in an extensive range of mooting competitions
Take part in mooting competitions organised by the Macquarie University Law Society – make friends and learn professional skills.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Barrister or solicitor
Business consultant
CEO or general manager
Diplomat
Intelligence analyst
Lobbyist
Military officer
Policy adviser
Politician
Public servant
Risk analyst
Security consultant
Employers
Accounting firms
Airlines
Banks and financial institutions
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Media and news outlets
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Police and law enforcement agencies
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
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.
