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J21 Master of Science (Security Science)

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science is a two year full-time or equivalent part-time course for graduates of a relevant degree course.  In research based Master courses the first year consists entirely of coursework and the second year is devoted to research.  In coursework Master courses both years consist of coursework including some project work.

 

Students should consult the relevant course coordinator before making application for admission.  The School of Engineering and Mathematics offers the following fields of study in the Master of Science research degree:

  •       Mathematics and Planning
  •       Security Science

Security Science

by Research
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor degree in Science or equivalent. The student should consult the Course Coordinator before making application for admission.
 
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 mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Stage one six units (120 credit points), stage two the thesis component of this course is equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.
 
STAGE 1
Semester 1
SCY5101 Research Methods 20 
SCY5111 Advanced Security Risk Management 20 
SCY5112 Current Issues in Security 20 
 
Semester 2
SCY5102 Masters Thesis 1 20 
SCY5103 Masters Thesis 2 20 
SCY5113 Advances in Security Technology 20 
 
Students who are unable to proceed to Stage 2 of the course may be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma of Science (Security Science).
 
STAGE 2
The thesis component of this course is equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: SCY6200 at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
 
SCY6200 Master of Science Thesis 0 
 
 
 
 
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: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006