Terrorism isn’t just about religious violence. It can come in many forms such as political violence and transnational crime like money laundering.

In this course, you’ll explore the complex causes of terrorism, how it is shaping the world, and what can be done about it.

As part of your Bachelor of Global Security, you’ll get a deep understanding of the security challenges of the Indo-Pacific region (including Australia) and potential solutions in the form of counterterrorism.

Combining your studies in Global Security with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) will give you new perspectives on a range of domestic and global issues, and how the law and policies change in response to these issues.

7 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Global Security at Murdoch

• This combined degree is not offered anywhere else in Australia.
• Travel to Indonesia for a semester as part of our Study Indonesia ACICIS program as part of your Bachelor of Global Security.
• Travel and study in Italy, Switzerland, Germany or India as part of your Bachelor of Laws.
• Graduate with two qualifications, giving you a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
• We consulted with our industry contacts in designing this course – so your skills and knowledge will be relevant when you begin your career.
• Learn from experts in terrorism and legal issues. They might even pop up on TV or in printed articles in between lectures because they’re often asked for their expertise, opinions and advice in the media.
• Work on real cases in collaboration with our SCALES Community Legal Clinic, simulate court proceedings through our mooting program, and apply for internships to get practical experience.

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:

• trial advocacy
• legal protection of international human rights
• refugee law
• terrorism in a globalised world
• Middle East politics and security.

Across the world, organisations are facing more dangerous and varied security threats than ever before. When you graduate with a combined degree in Law and Global Security, you could pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the intelligence services, the legal sector, and in state and national government departments.

Careers could include:

• Intelligence Services (private or public)
• Lawyer
• Legal Practitioner
• Security Analyst
• Customs and Protections Officer
• Defence Force or Border Force Officer
• State and Federal Law Enforcement Officer.

You could work in a range of industries including security and cybersecurity, law enforcement, foreign affairs and aid, the court and legal system, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or other areas.

Professional recognition

Our Murdoch Law degree is accredited by the Ministry of Law in Singapore, the Malaysian Bar Council, and the Indian Bar Council.