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Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Business Analytics

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force.

The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics - developed and refined in consultation with industry so content is always current and relevant - equips you with the knowledge and skills to help businesses better understand their consumers, innovate, reduce their risk and maximise opportunities.

Key features

Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills

Study a degree that combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical and technical skills. Gain the high-level practical skills employers want

Learn the skills needed in critical thinking, structured intelligence analysis and policy evaluation for security analysis roles. Acquire the transferable skills employers are looking for

Undertake in-depth training in multiple disciplines to acquire qualitative, quantitative and computing skills. Be a collaborative, consultative global leader

Participate in our multi-award-winning Global Leadership Program to gain the skills that are valued by employers.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Applications modeller or developer

Behavioural forecaster

Business consultant

Business or venture analyst

Business process improvement specialist

Business process modelling consultant

Consumer insights specialist

Data analyst

IT planning manager

Intelligence analyst

Management consultant

Military officer

Policy adviser

Risk analyst

Security consultant

Employers

Accounting firms

Airlines

Banks and financial institutions

Business analysis firms

Consulting firms

Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies

Defence agencies

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Government agencies and departments

Insurance firms

Multinational corporations

Police and law enforcement agencies

Private and public-sector organisations

Research institutes

Technology and software development companies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Utilities companies

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

098526D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$42,600.00 (23,68,641) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs