Single degree

This degree requires the completion of 144 units:

·  A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses is allowed

·  48 units must come from completion of the International Security major

·  24 units from completion of a minor approved by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

·  72 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Double degree

This degree requires the completion of 96 units:

·  A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses is allowed

·  48 units must come from completion of the International Security major

·  24 units from completion of a minor approved by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

·  24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of International Security Studies single degree program you will study a total of 144 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree. Once you have fulfilled the requirements of the International Security Studies major and a minor, you can try a range of courses or take a second major or minor in a subject area of your choice.

Double degree
You will need to complete a minimum of 96 units towards the Bachelor of International Security Studies degree but will also get to choose 4 courses (24 units) from other ANU Colleges.

Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.  You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.    

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ASIA1234.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

Students in this degree must complete the International Security Major, and a minor from the following list:

 Arabic

 Asia-Pacific Politics

 Asia-Pacific Security

 Chinese Language

 French Language and Culture

 German Language and Culture

 Hindi Language

 Historical International Security

 Indonesian Language

 International Relations

 Italian Language and Culture

 Japanese Language

 Korean Language

 Latin American Studies

 Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

 Pacific Studies

 Peace and Conflict Studies

 Persian

 Russian

 Sanskrit Language

 Spanish

 Thai Language

 Urdu Language

 Vietnamese Language

You can choose to turn your minor into a major. Once you've selected courses for a major, a minor or a second major or minor, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.

Electives

You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements. Students who choose to do a second major will need to take the additional 24 units for their major from their electives.

To find 1000-level courses, search Programs and Courses. Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College at the University if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of International Security Studies program.

Study Options

Study Options

Study Options

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact Student Centre, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific at cap.student@anu.edu.au