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Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code Y14

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.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

Assimilate a broad discipline of knowledge from many sources to various criminogenic and protective situations to overcome insecurity in society.
Construct purposeful communication in a variety of formats to achieve discipline outcomes in a professional context.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement towards own learning and professional practice in supporting societal wellbeing.
Review reliable sources and resources to investigate how different cultural attitudes and values impact the fields of criminology, security and intelligence.
Think creatively to identify the needs of diverse stakeholders to generate innovative solutions to professional problems.
Use digital technologies to access, evaluate and communicate complex criminological and security information from multiple and diverse sources.
Use structured thinking processes in criminological or protective contexts to analyse, conceptualise and solve complex societal problems.
Work collaboratively to recognise the way in which beliefs and values of others influence the pursuit of societal wellbeing.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Undergraduate Certificate;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Course Duration

Full Time: 3 Years
Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

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

Course Coordinator

Dr Michael Patrick COOLE

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCY1118	Security Foundations	15
SCY1117	Intelligence Foundations	15
SCY1130	Terrorism and International Security	15
SCY2212	Security Risk	15

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCY1103	Physical Security	15
SCY2107	Threat Detection Systems	15
SCY1108	Building Management Systems	15
CSI2102	Information Security	15

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCY3508	Radicalism and Political Extremism	15
SCY2108	Security Control Systems	15
Unit from Major	x 2	30

Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCY2120	Applied Intelligence	15
LAW2605	Security and the Law	15
Unit from Major	x 2	30

Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCY2109	Surveillance Systems	15
SCY3107	Intelligence Analysis	15
Unit from Major	x 2	30

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCY3506	Counter Intelligence	15
SCY2112	Counterterrorism	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.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

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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