Course overview
This course brings together the key aspects of national and international security with an emphasis on contemporary security issues.
By studying the core elements of terrorism, security and intelligence in the foundation year, students are able to undertake specialised study in how to counter the terrorist threat, apply intelligence gathering techniques, think critically, analyse and understand criminal motivation. Students will learn to utilise suitable technology to secure assets, protect critical and national infrastructure and employ security management techniques to achieve desired security outcomes.
By studying the core elements of terrorism, security and intelligence in the foundation year, students are able to undertake specialised study in how to counter the terrorist threat, apply intelligence gathering techniques, think critically, analyse and understand criminal motivation. Students will learn to utilise suitable technology to secure assets, protect critical and national infrastructure and employ security management techniques to achieve desired security outcomes.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Security analyst, security manager, intelligence analyst, counter terrorism consultant, security consultant, security and risk manager, intelligence officer, strategic risk analyst, security profiler, intelligence profiler
Majors
Aviation, Biological Sciences, Criminology, Cyber security, Law in Business, Management, Politics and International Relations, Professional Studies
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Upcoming intakes
- JoondalupWAAugust 2026
- JoondalupWAFebruary 2026
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