STST1001 Introduction to International Security Studies (Australian National University): rated 3.9/5 overall, difficulty 4.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 4.0/5 across 2 reviews collected on ANU Wall.
STST1001 is a Australian National University course taught by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific in Strategic Studies. This page brings together its handbook details and what ANU students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 国际安全研究导论
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Strategic Studies
Faculty: ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Is war likely between global powers the United States and China? Could we see a nuclear conflict in the next decade?
STST1001 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.9/5 · usefulness 4.3 · difficulty 4.0 · would-recommend 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by ANU students on ANU Wall (2.8/5 overall); 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars).
Student review (2026-10-13, translated): Feels like a lot overlaps with POLS1005. No mid-term or final exams. Easy to pass if you just want to, but run if you aim for high marks.
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Q: Is STST1001 hard?
A: Students rate STST1001's difficulty 4.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Is STST1001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: would-recommend 4.0/5, usefulness 4.3/5, overall 3.9/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches STST1001, and when is it offered?
A: STST1001 is taught by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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