Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Counter Terrorism
Macquarie University
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Overview The Bachelor of Security Studies/Master of Counter Terrorism vertical degree is an elite course of study at Macquarie University.
This prestigious course of study allows high performing students to be awarded a bachelor and master degree in only four years.
It is designed to help prepare tomorrow's leaders in security … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Security Studies/Master of Counter Terrorism vertical degree is an elite course of study at Macquarie University.
This prestigious course of study allows high performing students to be awarded a bachelor and master degree in only four years.
It is designed to help prepare tomorrow's leaders in security studies and counter terrorism.
The course includes a unique advanced unit on leadership that will develop your leadership skills;
put you in contact with leaders within the field;
and help prepare you for future senior positions in government, industry or the NGO sectors.In studying the Bachelor of Security Studies component of the vertical degree will develop your knowledge and analytical skills to identify and address traditional and non-traditional security threats from both national and international perspectives.The course presents a systematic approach to security studies that covers the key conceptual approaches to identifying and managing security challenges and the diverse threats facing Australia, its region and the world in the twenty-first century.
The broad scope of the course reflects the Australian government's expanded definition of national security and targets industry needs for graduate skills and capabilities.The Master of Counter Terrorism component of the vertical degree will provide you with in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of counter terrorism studies;
the emerging domestic, regional and international challenges related to terrorism and its implications for counter terrorism approaches and policies;
and the evolution of Australia's counter terrorism strategies and policies.
It will also equip you with a practical skill set to analyse counter terrorism challenges, based on real world examples.
The core units, provided through the Department of Security Studies and Criminology, focus on synthesising the latest developments in counter terrorism theory and practices.
The elective units allow you to focus on other aspects of security, including intelligence, security and strategic studies, cyber security and criminology.Read More
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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.
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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
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