Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Global Security

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.

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

1. This combined degree is not offered anywhere else in Australia.
2. Graduate with two qualifications, giving you a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
3. 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

Your future career

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
• 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

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree meets the educational requirements of the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia for admission as a practicing lawyer, and has specific pre-requisites for registration that you must meet to qualify for admission.

If you would like to become a practising lawyer, you can complete your practical legal training (known as PLT) on campus thanks to our partnerships with Leo Cussen and College of Law.

This degree is accredited by the Malaysian Bar Council and the Indian Bar Council.

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Laws.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadatal-thanawiaal- a’ama).

Successful completion with a minimum average grade of 80% in the final year results.

The path you take when you apply to Murdoch will vary depending on who you are and what you want to study.