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The changing nature of threats requires an understanding of the complex issues involved in countering the menace that is modern terrorism and crime. This degree brings together the key aspects of national and international security with an emphasis on contemporary security issues. By studying the core elements of terrorism, security and intelligence in the foundation year, students will be able to undertake specialised study in how to counter the terrorist threat, apply intelligence gathering techniques, think critically, analyse, and understand criminal motivation. Students will learn to utilise suitable technology to secure assets, protect critical and national infrastructure, and employ security management techniques to achieve desired security outcomes.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY1118 | Security Foundations | 15 |
| SCY1117 | Intelligence Foundations | 15 |
| SCY1130 | Terrorism and International Security | 15 |
| SCY1108 | Building Management Systems | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY1103 | Physical Security | 15 |
| SCY2107 | Threat Detection Systems | 15 |
| LAW2605 | Security and the Law | 15 |
| CSI1101 | Computer Security | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY2112 | Counterterrorism | 15 |
| SCY2108 | Security Control Systems | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY2120 | Applied Intelligence | 15 |
| SCY2212 | Security Risk | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY2109 | Surveillance Systems | 15 |
| SCY3107 | Intelligence Analysis | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCY3506 | Counter Intelligence | 15 |
| SCY3508 | Radicalism and Political Extremism | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 2 | 30 |
Note: Students may complete a 6-unit Minor in Psychology, plus 2 Elective units in place of a Major. Selection of an alternative Major to those available requires the approval of the Course Coordinator.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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