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Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Security Studies

Macquarie University

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About

The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global
diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market.

Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. And by learning to think critically and develop solutions by using real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges, you’ll gain key employability skills.

Areas of study

Refer to 300113 Bachelor of International Studies and 300151 Bachelor of Security Studies degrees.

Career opportunities

Refer to 300113 Bachelor of International Studies and 300151 Bachelor of Security Studies degrees.

Professional recognition

Refer to 300113 Bachelor of International Studies and 300151 Bachelor of Security Studies degrees.

Fees and charges

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Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Refer to 300113 Bachelor of International Studies and 300151 Bachelor of Security Studies degrees.

Recommended studies: Refer to 300113 Bachelor of International Studies and 300151 Bachelor of Security Studies degrees.

Guaranteed selection rank: 78.00.

Other applicants

Refer to Macquarie University general admission criteria.

Student profile

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Further information

View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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