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The Australian National University

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Undergraduate coursework

The Strategic and Defence Studies Centre currently offers one undergraduate coursework qualification on campus:

Program Requirements

The Bachelor in Asia-Pacific Security requires completion of 144 units (24 courses) including;

  1. Core component of eight courses (48 units) providing a deep understanding of international, internal and transnational challenges currently facing the Asia-Pacific' a history of conflict in this region' and an overview of the potential implications for Australia's security.
  2. Asian language component consisting of four courses (24 units) in an Asian language offered by The Australian National University's School of Culture, History and Language.
  3. Elective component of 12 unprescribed courses (72 units), allowing students the option to take a relevant major in another School of College, or to take additional language courses. Duration: The Bachelor in Asia-Pacific Security can be completed in three years (full-time).

Course Delivery: Courses are taught weekly during semester.

Updated:  20 October 2011/Responsible Officer:  Head, SDSC /Page Contact:  CAP Web Co-ordinator