Overview

The Arts - International Security course from Adelaide University is challenging and comprehensive, building critical analytical and strategic skills to address traditional and emerging security threats. Learn to solve complex problems, assess risks and make informed policy choices. Explore international negotiations, crisis decision-making, terrorism, ethics, security and justice in Australia – and beyond. Engage with international security experts through guest lectures, workshops and hands-on internships.

You’ll graduate with advanced skills for assessing and addressing complex regional and international security threats. Your expertise will be in demand across public and private sectors, including security, government, NFPs and media. Your knack for sharp analysis and strategic problem-solving will also set you apart in international business or management careers.

Career opportunities:

Adelaide University sets you up to navigate complex security challenges and careers. You could be an undercover spy for an intelligence agency like the CIA or MI6. You might lead international efforts to combat election interference. Perhaps you’ll oversee future interstellar affairs with extraterrestrial entities.

You could also be a:

Diplomat
Security advisor
Defence policy analyst
Political commentator
Foreign affairs reporter
National security lawyer
Intelligence analyst
Security risk analyst
Security operation analyst
Cyber threat responder
International engagement officer
Espionage ethicist
International regulations manager
Civil servant.

You can pursue careers in international security at the Department of Defence, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Australian Signals Directory and Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security, Justice and Rights
Terrorism and Global Politics
Strategic Cultures and Grand Strategies in the Indo-Pacific
Decolonising Security
Threatening Periphery: Global Security and State Marginalisation
Security in Asia: Managing Critical Challenges in Australia's Backyard
International Negotiations and Crisis Decision Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

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International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 91 other Bachelors in International Relations 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

PTE Academic

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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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