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Bachelor of Social Science – Security and Counter Terrorism

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The Bachelor of Social Science – Security and Counter Terrorism consists of 24 units, and will see you undertake the following studies:

  • four core units
  • eight major units
  • 12 electives
Your core units provide an essential foundation for studying social science. In this major you must complete four core units by choosing to complete Connecting with Culture: Indigenous Australian Experiences OR Introduction to Research Methods.

Learning and Communicating Online

Sociological Foundations

Introduction to Research Methods

Connecting with Culture: Indigenous Australian Experiences

Australian Politics

Countering Violent Extremism

International Politics

Australian Foreign Policy

Dictators and Democrats: Comparing Political Systems

International Relations and Security Studies

Conflict Resolution

Critical Perspectives on Terrorism (Capstone Unit)

Cyber Crime and Security

Tailor your course to suit your strengths, interests and careers goals. Here’s what our Swinburne Online academic staff recommend for the Security and Counter Terrorism major:   

Fundamentals of Criminology

Brain and Behaviour

Fundamentals of Psychology

Deviance, Difference & Conformity

Electives for Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism)

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

  • Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in security and counter terrorism
  • Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in their areas of disciplinary expertise
  • Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of security and counter terrorism
  • Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise
  • Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
  • Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
  • Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts

Course rules

To qualify for a Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism), a student must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

  • Four [4] core units of study in Security and Counter Terrorism (50 credit points); – Eight [8] units of study in the Security and Counter Terrorism major (100 credit points);
  • Twelve [12] units of study (150 credit points) comprising of a second major or co-major, and/or advanced minor, and/or minor/s, and/or electives. (A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from non-Social Science/Arts studies). Students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement A unit of study can only be counted once. Where there are overlaps between majors and/or minors, students in the first instance choose another unit from the list of units available in the major/minor.

Please note: After Semester 2, 2015, Careers in the Curriculum will no longer be offered at Swinburne. This unit was previously compulsory for all undergraduate students.

It will not be replaced by another unit. Professional Placements Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists.

International students who successful gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree, in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying. Students who undertake a 12 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:

– Four [4] core units of study in Security and Counter Terrorism (50 credit points);

– Eight [8] units of study in the Security and Counter Terrorism major (100 credit points);

– Four [4] units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points);

– Ten [10] units of study (125 credit points) comprising of a second major or co-major, and/or advanced minor, and/or minor/s, and/or electives.

(A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from non-Social Science/Arts studies). Students who elect to undertake a 6 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 325 credit points comprising:

– Four [4] core units of study in Security and Counter Terrorism (50 credit points);

– Eight [8] units of study in the Security and Counter Terrorism major (100 credit points);

– Two [2] units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points); and

– Ten [10] units of study (125 credit points) comprising of a second major or co-major, and/or advanced minor, and/or minor/s, and/or electives. (A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from non-Social Science/Arts studies).

Professional Placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists. International students who successful gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree, in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying.

Students who undertake a 12 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:

  • Two (2) Core units of study and two (2) Core units of study based on selected major discipline area (50cps)
  • Eight (8) units of study from a Social Science discipline major in one of the following areas: Behavioural Studies, Criminology, Security and International Relations, and Security and Counter Terrorism (100 credit points) Four (4) units of study of the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points); and
  •  Ten (10) units of study comprising an Advanced Minor, Minor or electives (125 credit points)
    Students who elect to undertake a 6 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 337.5 credit points comprising:
  • Two (2) Core units of study and two (2) Core units of study based on selected major discipline area (50cps)
  •  Eight (8) units of study from a Social Science discipline major in one of the following areas: Behavioural Studies, Criminology, Security and International Relations, and Security and Counter Terrorism (100 credit points)
  • Two (2) units of study of the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points); and
  • Eleven (11) units of study comprising an Advanced Minor, Minor or electives (137.5 credit points).

Volume of Learning

The Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism) consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism) is typically 3 years. For students who complete a Professional Placement the Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism) consists of 325-375 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points with placement units carrying 25 credit points each. A standard annual full-time student load comprises 100 credit points, and a standard part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism) with a 6 month placement is typically 3.5 years. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Social Science (Security and Counter Terrorism) with a 12 month placement is typically 4 years.

The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.

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