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Bachelor of Global Security in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUGSAUniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus · External · Mixed
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

Course overview

Every day, media outlets feature stories of terrorism and political violence around the world. These issues represent today’s biggest global security challenges.

In this course you’ll explore the meaning, development and complex causes of terrorism and political violence. Examine the different ways governments, states and organisations have responded to the threat of terrorism and discover how effective these approaches have been.

You’ll gain the kind of skills, knowledge and insights that organisations across the world are looking for when assessing risk and potential threats to security.  

Course record

Career Opportunities

Australian Defence Force Analyst
Border Protection Officer, Security or Intelligence Profiler, Counterterrorism Consultant, Security Analyst or Manager

Majors
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

All applicants

Admissions requirements can be found at the Murdoch Courses page .

Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Completed VET qualification of Certificate IV or above.

Applicants with work and life experience

STAT is accepted for entry.

Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative.

Mature Age Pathway - An interview and portfolio submission is available to applicants who do not meet Entry Requirements through previous study but who feel they have relevant work and life experience.

English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, 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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Student profile

Total students288
#2023
Higher education entry186 · 64.58%
64.58%
School leavers (ATAR)44 · 15.28%
15.28%
Secondary education8 · 2.78%
2.78%
Vocational pathway15 · 5.21%
5.21%
Other entry pathways22 · 7.64%
7.64%
International students13 · 4.51%
4.51%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA