Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Terrorism and Security Studies will develop and enhance the student’s knowledge of terrorism and security, and foster integrated understandings of the counter-terrorism responses within the complex terrorism threat nexus. Students will develop an advanced and systematic body of knowledge regarding terrorism theory, frameworks, and concepts, and will apply this knowledge to historical, contemporary, and emerging terrorism threats. Students will critically investigate patterns and relationships in terrorism in order to challenge existing knowledge. Students will select and implement appropriate research methods to produce empirically-supported and objective research assessments for communication with specialist and non-specialist audiences. Students will develop knowledge leadership by reflecting on ethical and professional practice in response to industry needs.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

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Standard

Structure

Essential set64 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subject16 Credit Points

Restricted elective - Set 116 Credit Points

Restricted electives - Set 216 Credit Points

Restricted electives - Set 316 Credit Points

Enrolment pattern

Due to the flexibility within this set of courses, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students must complete core subject GPM417 first, but may then choose the order in which they undertake the remaining subjects. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements of elective subjects.

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Articulated Set

Exit Award

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The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.