B A C H E L O R O F I N T E R N AT I O N A L
SECURITY STUDIES
ANU College of
Asia & the Pacific
www.anu.edu.au
Degree structure
Year 1
Your degree
Semester 1
Semester 2
Security Studies major
Security Studies major
Minor
Minor
Security Studies major
Security Studies major
Minor
Minor
Security Studies major
Year 3
Security Studies major
Security Studies major
Security Studies major
If you dream of a career in international
relations with the United Nations or
picture yourself working in foreign affairs
for government, or even an intelligence
agency, this degree is exactly what you are
looking for.
You’ll be taught by internationally renowned
experts and graduate with a highlyregarded qualification that will open doors
to a successful career.
What you need to know
>> It will take you three years full-time to
complete.
>> You can combine it with other degrees
to enhance your career options.
Security Studies major: The Security Studies major comprises 5 core subjects.
>> Introduction to International Security Studies
>> Coping with Crisis: The Practice of International Security
>> International Security Issues in the Asia-Pacific
>> Australia’s Security in the Asian Century
>> You can study overseas as part of your
degree.
>> The ATAR for this degree is expected
to be 90.
Contact
>> Cartographies of Security
T 1800 620 032
[email protected]
The remaining 3 subjects must comprise:
E [email protected]
W asiapacific.anu.edu.au
1 of the following subjects:
>> US Security Policy in Asia
>> New States of Eurasia
>> The Politics of Nuclear Weapons
2 of the following subjects:
>> Southeast Asian Security
>> Securing Australia’s Asia-Pacific ‘Arc of Instability’
>> Special Topic in Asia-Pacific Security
>> The Evolution and Roles of Australia’s Security and Intelligence Organisations
>> Advanced Study in Asia-Pacific Security
>> China’s New Approaches to Asia-Pacific Security
>> Indian Foreign and Security Policy
>> Japan’s Security Dilemmas
>> Security and Stability on the Korean Peninsula
>> Nuclear Politics in Asia
>> Cartographies of Security
>> The Politics of Nuclear Weapons
Minor:
Choose from: Arabic, Asia-Pacific Politics, Asia-Pacific Security, Chinese Language, Classical
Chinese, French Language and Culture, German Language and Culture, Hindi Language,
Indonesian Language, International Relations, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese Language,
Korean Language, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Pacific
Studies, Peace Conflict and War, Persian, Russian, Sanskrit Language, Spanish, Thai Language,
Turkish, Urdu Language or Vietnamese Language:
Elective study: Choose elective subjects from almost anywhere in the University.
Please note: If you are studying a flexible double degree you must ensure you meet the
requirements of your other degree before choosing additional subjects.
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