COURSE INFORMATION

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Y06 Bachelor of Science (Security)

The course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in security science, risk management and security technologies. The course emphasises the study of security as an applied science.

Students will undertake study in facilities management, critical infrastructure protection, access control, CCTV and imaging, intrusion detection, physical security, national security networks and systems resilience. These topics are further explored in the final year capstone project, where students apply their unique skill sets to authentic security science projects.

Graduates will be well equipped for a career in the following sectors of the security industry: government, defence, law enforcement, justice, critical infrastructure protection, consultancy, corporate, financial, resources, aviation, maritime, border protection, customs and research.

 

HONOURS

Students whose performance over the three years of the course is of a high standard may be eligible to enter to the Honours degree.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Overseas students may be admitted to the course subject to the University’s fee scale and admission requirements.

 

The language of instruction is English and all students are expected to be proficient in both spoken and written English. All assessment will be conducted in the English language.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard university entry requirements apply.

Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma or its equivalent in an allied field may be admitted with advanced standing. Some students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning, subject to approval.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students are required to complete 360 credit points (24 units as specified in the structure).
 
 
 
 
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2010 VET: 3/31/2010