About the course

Terrorism impacts the world in challenging and often unexpected ways. In this course, you’ll explore the complex causes of terrorism and political violence, how these issues are shaping the world – and what can be done about it. Terrorism, and efforts to counter it, has come to reshape national and global politics in the 21st Century. In this major, you’ll get to explore the meaning, evolution and complex causes of terrorism and political violence. You will gain specialised knowledge in various counter-terrorism strategies, policies and politics adopted by governments and security agencies in response to these threats. This major equips you with specialised analytical skills to analyse contexts in which terrorism occurs and evaluate counter terrorism policies and strategies. This course was the first of its kind in WA. Benefit from our long-standing industry connections with government and security agencies and learn from experts who have worked and consulted with organisations such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Defence College, United Nations and a range of aid and development agencies. Get a competitive advantage in your career as you explore national and international security issues, particularly in relation to the Middle East, Southeast and South Asia, where our teaching staff have special expertise. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Murdoch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Murdoch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Murdoch
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Murdoch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Murdoch University

For admission into Murdoch you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:

　　A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).

　　An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.5) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).

　　6 months to 2 years of university-level study (taught in English), depending on grades and country of study.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language - IBT (TOEFL IBT) -79 with no band less than 21

　　You are currently completing Year 12, or have completed it within the last two years, and are using the results you gained at school for entry. This includes ATAR (or equivalent from interstate or overseas) or vocational education and training qualifications completed during your studies at high school.

　　International Baccalaureate - 3 or better in Higher level (HL), 4 or better in Standard Level (SL)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Murdoch University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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