Every day, media outlets feature stories of terrorism and political violence around the world. These issues represent today’s biggest global security challenges.

In this course you’ll explore the meaning, development and complex causes of terrorism and political violence. Examine the different ways governments, states and organisations have responded to the threat of terrorism and discover how effective these approaches have been.

You’ll gain the kind of skills, knowledge and insights that organisations across the world are looking for when assessing risk and potential threats to security.  

6 reasons to study Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies at Murdoch

• 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.
• The course content is current and relevant in the real world.
• Combine your degree with minors in Indonesian and Global Politics to further enhance your career.
• 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.
• Travel to Indonesia for a semester as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and put your learning into practice.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• terrorism in a globalised world
• military force and counterterrorism
• policing, intelligence and counterterrorism
• Middle East politics and security
• US policies and global security.

Across the world, organisations are facing more dangerous and varied security threats than ever before. When you graduate, your career opportunities could include working in the intelligence services, Australian Defence Force, and state and federal government agencies.

Careers could include:

• Counterterrorism Consultant
• Security and Risk Manager
• Security Analyst or Manager
• Intelligence Analyst or Officer
• Strategic Risk Analyst
• Law Enforcement or Defence Officer
• International Diplomacy
• Aid and Development Officer
• Foreign Policy Consultant
• Border Protection Officer
• Australian Defence Force Analyst.

You could work in a range of industries including security and cybersecurity, human rights and law enforcement, foreign affairs, aid and development, non-governmental organisations (known as NGOs) and more.