Overview

During the International Security Studies (Honours) program at the Australian National University, you will have access to the wealth of expertise in international security studies across the ANU and to the great holdings of the University and the National libraries.

You will have expert supervisory guidance and research training in the College of Asia and the Pacific. With a Bachelor of International Security Studies (Honours) degree, you will acquire in-depth contextual knowledge and develop the research skills you need to move on to a higher research degree and/or professional employment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

pose a significant research question relating to the study of security;

investigate this question creatively, critically, ethically, and independently, including through sophisticated use of appropriate theory and methodology as appropriate to the discipline, and place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual tradition; and

communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

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National: 13th May Applications close for Early Offer applications.

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

International Development Terrorism & Security View 23 other Bachelors in International Development in Australia

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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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General requirements

CRICOS: 085328F

A Bachelor of International Security Studies degree or equivalent, completed within the last two years:

with a weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent in relevant courses in their Bachelor Pass Degree (i.e., courses that are relevant to their proposed honours thesis), excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses).

with a major or equivalent in a cognate discipline.

with the written approval of an identified supervisor and the CAP Honours Program Convenor for the thesis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53110 AUD / year

≈ 53110 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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