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Bachelor of Science (Security) Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code Y85

This course consists of a fourth year of study, in which students complete a research project on a topic agreed between themselves and their academic supervisor.

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

  1. Apply advanced discipline knowledge, research skills and laboratory or field skills to plan and execute scientific research.
  2. Apply cognitive, discipline-relevant, and creative skills to investigate and a research question.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research to peers and the scientific community.
  4. Use self-management skills to plan and execute an ethically-sound piece of research

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

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:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

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 Student Intake Test;
  • 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

All applicants are required to have completed or be completing a Bachelor degree with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

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

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Martin MASEK

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SSH5101Honours Project Preparation20
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
Elective Unitx 120
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SSH5104Honours Thesis40
Elective Unitx 120

Note: Elective units are recommended to be from the security discipline and selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

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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