UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Bachelor of International Security Studies
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of International Security Studies is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, taken over 3 years full-time (144 Units). Coursework includes 36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses. Graduates are expected to identify and explain the key concepts, ideas and principal actors in international security. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
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Course structure
Study plan in 94 parts
- The Bachelor of International Security Studies requires completion of 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 18 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses
- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- The 144 units must consist of:
- 36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- STST1001
- Introduction to International Security Studies
- STST1004
- From Tsushima to Taiwan
- STST2001
- Security Concepts in the Asia-Pacific
- STST2005
- The Causes of International Conflict
- STST3002
- Australia's Security in a Contested Asia
- STST3005
- International Security in the 21st Century
- A maximum of 12 units from completion of the following courses:
- ASIA3088
- The Korean War
- STST2003
- Australia and Security in the Pacific Islands
- STST3003
- Australian Intelligence in the World
- Minimum of 6 units from completion of a course from the following concepts and methods course list:
- HIST2110
- Approaches to History
- POLS2044
- Quantitative Methods in Political Science and International Relations
- POLS3001
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- POLS3125
- Game Theory and Social Sciences
- SOCY2043
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
- SOCY2038
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
- A minimum of 30 units from the completion of courses within one or more of the following Security
- Language
- and Area Studies majors and minors:
- Languages
- Arabic
- Burmese Language
- Chinese Language
- French Studies
- German Studies
- Hindi Language
- Indonesian Language
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language
- Mongolian Language
- Persian
- Russian Studies
- Sanskrit Language
- Spanish Studies
- Tetum Language
- Thai Language
- Tibetan Language
- Tok Pisin Language
- Vietnamese Language
- Regions
- Asian and Pacific Culture
- Media
- Gender
- Asian History
- Contemporary Europe
- Chinese Studies
- Korean Studies
- Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
- Middle East Politics and Security
- Russian and Central Asia Studies
- South Asian Studies
- Pacific Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Issues
- Ancient History
- Climate Science and Policy
- Criminology
- Geography
- Gender and Sexuality
- History
- International Relations
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Research Methods
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- A maximum of 12 units of internship courses:
- ANIP3003
- Australian National Internship Program A
- ASIA3023
- Asia Pacific Week Internship
- A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Admissions
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission ATAR: 85 International Baccalaureate: 33
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