This course focuses on non-military, transboundary threats to national security. It begins by considering changing ideas about the meaning of security and the emergence of a so-called new security agenda. This agenda extends the definition of security from its traditional military focus to non-military, non-state transnational threats. Through a series of case studies covering terrorism, money laundering, people smuggling, environmental change and access to natural resources, infectious disease and drug trafficking, students are introduced to the diversity of such threats in the Asia-Pacific region. Their cross-cutting, cross border impacts pose challenges to national governments and regional organisations in implementing response strategies. In examining these challenges emphasis is given to the role of co-coordinating diplomatic, military, law enforcement, national security and intelligence resources in intra- and inter-state co-operative mechanisms. The final part of the course examines a number of such mechanisms.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the ability to critically engage with issues and arguments that challenge how security is traditionally understood. Students will develop a strong understanding of theories of security; infectious diseases; transnational organized crime; energy resources; environmental degradation; gender perspectives; the War on Terror; and international institutions.
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
Intensive, On Campus
Indicative Assessment
Assignments 60%, Examination 40%
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Workload
Students undertaking this course could expect a workload of 10 hours a week. This is inclusive of actual contact hours for lectures and also out of class preparation time.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2148 | |
| 2014 | $2808 | |
| 2013 | $2808 | |
| 2012 | $2808 | |
| 2011 | $2778 | |
| 2010 | $2718 | |
| 2009 | $2670 | |
| 2008 | $2592 | |
| 2007 | $2520 | |
| 2006 | $2412 | |
| 2005 | $2298 | |
| 2004 | $2160 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3798 |
| 2014 | $3942 |
| 2013 | $3942 |
| 2012 | $3942 |
| 2011 | $3942 |
| 2010 | $3942 |
| 2009 | $3816 |
| 2008 | $3798 |
| 2007 | $3798 |
| 2006 | $3798 |
| 2005 | $3798 |
| 2004 | $3798 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
