Bachelor of Science (Security) Honours

Edith Cowan University

About

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.

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SSH5101 Honours Project Preparation 20
RES5115 Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches 20
Elective Unit x 1 20

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SSH5104 Honours Thesis 40
Elective Unit x 1 20

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

Entry 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 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

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.

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

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