Overview
The Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies (STCS) major focuses attention on the biggest security challenge in the 21st century – terrorism – and how best to deal with this challenge. It imparts specialised knowledge about the meaning, historical evolution and the causes of contemporary terrorism. It merges this knowledge with… For more content click the Read More button below.
Structure
27 credit points
Core21 credit points
Core Specified Elective Groups6 credit points
Admission requirements
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Learning outcomes
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Demonstrate a broad, critical and coherent understanding of: the meaning, historical evolution and causes of contemporary terrorism
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Demonstrate a broad, critical and coherent understanding of: the different approaches to counterterrorism, including use of force and intelligence operations
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Demonstrate a broad, critical and coherent understanding of: the core issues of international security and global geopolitics
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Demonstrate a broad, critical and coherent understanding of: the theoretical perspectives, basic concepts and methods of enquiry in security studies and international relations
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Demonstrate a broad, critical and coherent understanding of the language of security studies and international relations, including the ability to use standard terminology appropriately
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Demonstrate a broad, critical and coherent understanding of: the key security issues in the Asia Pacific region; comparative regional perspectives; and the foreign policy orientation of significant actors including the US, China and Australia
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Effective communicators who demonstrate: the ability to think reflectively and critically about a range of issues in security studies, and terrorism and counterterrorism studies
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Effective communicators who demonstrate:the ability to present a clear and coherent exposition of evidence, analysis, evaluation, ideas and argument both in writing and orally, individually and/or in collaborative contexts
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Effective communicators who demonstrate: The capacity for oral communication appropriate to a range of audiences
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Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate ideas and information from a range of sources demonstrating: analytical, critical, creative and conceptual thinking
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Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate ideas and information from a range of sources demonstrating: the capacity to understand and apply methods for research and practice appropriate to a range of contemporary domestic and international political issues and conflicts
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Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through: a capacity for self-directed independent enquiry
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Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through: critical self-reflection
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Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through creative problem solving
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Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through: a global perspective incorporating an appreciation of cultural and disciplinary differences
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Well developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to: give and receive critical feedback
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Well developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to: work effectively within team environments
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Well developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to: respect the thoughts and opinions of others
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Graduates of the Murdoch University Bachelor of Arts majoring in Security Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies demonstrate ethical thinking and practice through social and creative enquiry which recognises diversity and the rights and perspectives of others