Bachelor of Science (Security)

Edith Cowan University

About

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in Security Science, with an emphasis in security management, risk management and security technologies.

The course considers security risk and the function and management of security techniques in the protection of people, information and assets, supported by appropriate studies in the principles of technology.

Structure

Students are required to complete 16 Core units, an 8 unit major, or a 6-unit Minor (selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator) and 2 Elective units. For Students who are applying for the Work Integrated Learning placement option will undertake CSI3345 in Year 3 Semester 2 instead of SCY3506, MAN3612 and the 2 Electives, and students undertaking Work Integrated Learning will not be able to undertake a major, they will undertake the minor option.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1118 Security Foundations 15
SCY2212 Security Risk 15
SCI1125 * Professional Science Essentials 15
CSI2102 Information Security 15

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1103 Physical Security 15
SCY2107 Threat Detection Systems 15
SCP1134 Foundations of Physics 15
CSG1105 Applied Communications 15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY2108 Security Control Systems 15
SCP2343 Intermediate Physics 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective x 2 30

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY1108 Building Management Systems 15
LAW2605 Security and the Law 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective x 2 30

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN3612 Project Management 15
SCY2109 Surveillance Systems 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective x 2 30

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCY3506 Counter Intelligence 15
CSI3207 Network Security Fundamentals 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective x 2 30

Students who ARE undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI3207 Network Security Fundamentals 15
SCY2109 Surveillance Systems 15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective x 2 30

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSI3345 Work Experience Project 60

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Entry 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);
  • 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.

Learning outcomes

  1. Assimilate a broad discipline of scientific knowledge to various protection situations to overcome facility insecurity.
  2. Use structured scientific thinking processes to analyse, conceptualise and solve complex facilities security problems.
  3. Think creatively to identify the needs of diverse stakeholders to generate innovative solutions to professional problems.
  4. Use technology to access, evaluate and communicate complex protective security solutions from multiple and diverse sources.
  5. Construct purposeful communication in a variety of formats to achieve discipline outcomes in a professional context.
  6. Review reliable sources and resources to investigate how different cultural attitudes and values impact the fields protective security.
  7. Work collaboratively to recognise the way in which beliefs and values of others influence the pursuit of societal wellbeing.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement towards own learning and professional practice in supporting the protection of assets.

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