Overview

During this Bachelor of Social Science: Security and International Relations at Swinburne Online you’ll study the complex issues that surround security, international trade and global diplomacy, you will develop your critical thinking skills and learn how to approach issues from a range of perspectives.

Graduate with a thorough understanding of domestic and international political issues, and skills that you can apply in both private and government roles anywhere in the world.

Career opportunities

International Trade Affairs Officer

Provide assistance and advice on treaties and international law matters.

Policy Advisor

Advise government departments on issues relating to security and foreign affairs.

Risk Analyst

Conduct specialist risk analyses of key national operations.

Defence Career Progression

This degree can help people already working in Defence to advance their degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning and Communicating Online

War and Peace in the 20th Century

Australian Politics

International Politics

Australian Foreign Policy

Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics

International Relations and Security Studies

Conflict Resolution

Critical Perspectives on Terrorism (Capstone Unit)

History, Politics and Human Rights

Introduction to Research Methods

Sociological Foundations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00
Starting 2026-11-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19180 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

6566 AUD / year

≈ 6566 AUD / year

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Scholarships Information

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