Overview

Within the Government (National Security Studies) BSc program from the Liberty University by pursuing a degree with a concentration in national security, you’re preparing yourself for positions as an analyst for the Department of Homeland Security, an emergency manager, or a military officer. You’ll have the knowledge you need in intelligence to succeed in any of these careers and more.

Partner with us today, and we’ll help you receive the training, experience, and skills you’ll need to be successful in your national security career. Through this degree, you’ll be prepared to serve your country, understand the threats against it, and counteract those threats for the protection of yourself and your fellow citizens.

Career Opportunities:

Emergency manager
Homeland security analyst
Intelligence analyst
Military officer
National security analyst
National security consultant

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Infrastructure Protection
Resilient Nations
Political and Economic Development
Terrorism
Counter-Terrorism
Military Intelligence

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-18 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-19 00:00:00 , International

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International students: We recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Military Science Political Science Terrorism & Security View 127 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.15

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college

GED scores (if applicable)

Consistency and trends of grades

Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT

Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

High School GPA: 3.15-3.83

SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220

ACT composite: 20-27

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lynchburg

942 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career Opportunities:

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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In-State

Living costs for Lynchburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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