About the course

Terrorism impacts the world in challenging and often unexpected ways. In this course, you’ll explore the complex causes of terrorism and political violence, how these issues are shaping the world – and what can be done about it. Terrorism, and efforts to counter it, has come to reshape national and global politics in the 21st Century. In this major, you’ll get to explore the meaning, evolution and complex causes of terrorism and political violence. You will gain specialised knowledge in various counter-terrorism strategies, policies and politics adopted by governments and security agencies in response to these threats. This major equips you with specialised analytical skills to analyse contexts in which terrorism occurs and evaluate counter terrorism policies and strategies. This course was the first of its kind in WA. Benefit from our long-standing industry connections with government and security agencies and learn from experts who have worked and consulted with organisations such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Defence College, United Nations and a range of aid and development agencies. Get a competitive advantage in your career as you explore national and international security issues, particularly in relation to the Middle East, Southeast and South Asia, where our teaching staff have special expertise. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Murdoch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Murdoch University

Overseas Year 12

　　Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) - 70

　　GCE A Levels

　　Aggregate of 6 points from:

　　A maximum of the best three A-level subjects, OR

　　A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects

　　At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation

　　AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included

　　A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)

　　AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)

　　Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) - CPS 54 or higher.

　　VET course studied at school - Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Total score of 24 or higher.

　　IELTS - 6.0 Overall (6.0 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Listening)

　　TOEFL IBT - 73 Overall (18 Reading, 18 Writing, 18 Speaking, 18 Listening)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Murdoch University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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