Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Security)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code E72

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in security management, risk management and security technologies. The course emphasises security risk and the function and management of security techniques in the protection of assets, and is supported by appropriate studies in technology, law and ethics.

Disclaimer

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.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

  • ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Aboriginal University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • Special Consideration Entry
  • Educational Disadvantage
  • Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 12 Core units, a 6-unit Minor (selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator) and 6 Elective units.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1118Security Foundations15
SCY1108Building Management Systems15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1103Physical Security15
SCY2107Threat Detection Systems15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY2108Security Control Systems15
CSI2102Information Security15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY2212Security Risk15
LAW2600Terrorism and the Law15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY3107Intelligence Analysis15
SCY2109Surveillance Systems15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY3506Counter Intelligence15
SCY3508Radicalism and Political Extremism15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Security)

Effective from 01-JUL-2015 : Code E72

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in security management, risk management and security technologies. The course emphasises security risk and the function and management of security techniques in the protection of assets, and is supported by appropriate studies in technology, law and ethics.

Disclaimer

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.

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

  • ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Aboriginal University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • Special Consideration Entry
  • Educational Disadvantage
  • Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 12 Core units, a 6-unit Minor (selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator) and 6 Elective units.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1118Security Foundations15
SCY1108Building Management Systems15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1103Physical Security15
SCY2107Threat Detection Systems15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY2108Security Control Systems15
CSI2102Information Security15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY2212Security Risk15
LAW2605Security and the Law15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY3107Intelligence Analysis15
SCY2109Surveillance Systems15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY3506Counter Intelligence15
SCY3508Radicalism and Political Extremism15
Unit from Minor/Electivex 230

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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