The International Security major provides specialist training in the diverse, traditional and non-traditional security challenges, and the implications for Australia's security and defence policy. This major is intended for students wishing to pursue a career in a relevant government (Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Immigration etc.) or private sector related to security affairs, or wishing to undertake graduate work in the fields of strategic and/or security studies.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
30 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS2132 | Current Issues in International Security | 6 |
| STST1001 | Introduction to International Security Studies | 6 |
| STST1003 | Coping with Crisis: The Practice of International Security | 6 |
| STST2001 | Security Concepts in the Asia-Pacific | 6 |
| STST3002 | Australia's Security in the Asian Century | 6 |
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| INTR2016 | US Foreign and Security Policy in Asia | 6 |
| MEAS2001 | New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security | 6 |
| POLS 2131: Security Communities |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASIA2060 | Southeast Asian Security | 6 |
| INTR2012 | Chinese Foreign and Security Policy | 6 |
| INTR2014 | Indian Foreign and Security Policy | 6 |
| INTR2018 | Japanese Foreign and Security Policy | 6 |
| INTR2020 | (In)Stability on the Korean Peninsula | 6 |
| INTR2024 | Nuclear Politics in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities | 6 |
| POLS 2099: Cartographies of Security | ||
| POLS 2124: Politics of Nuclear Weapons | ||
| STST2003 | Australia and Security in the Pacific Islands | 6 |
| STST2004 | Special Topic in International Security | 6 |
| STST3003 | Honeypots and Overcoats: Australian Intelligence in the World | 6 |
| STST 3004: Asia-Pacific Security |