Bachelor of Security Studies and Master of Criminology

At no other point in history has our world experienced such a significant set of security challenges. Fraud, corruption, terrorism, domestic violence, cybercrime, vandalism and gun crime are at an all-time high. Because of this, governments and businesses need security and criminology experts with the knowledge and skills to respond to such dynamic and complex challenges. This combined bachelor + master degree will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector. Youll study risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. Youll also develop your skills in advanced criminology theory, applied criminological research and criminal justice policy analysis. As a graduate, youll also draw from the fields of sociology, psychology, psychiatry and social anthropology to evaluate crime.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online Campus

Online/Off-campus - 4 years

$133,200
N/A

Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park

Full-time - 4 years

$133,200
N/A

Structure

Total Credit Points 320

Subjects

  • PHIL1037 Critical Thinking
  • PICT1010 Introduction to Security Studies
  • PICT1011 New Security Challenges
  • PICT1012 Strategy and Security in the Indo-Pacific
  • PICT1014 International Security in the 20th Century
  • PICT2001 Cybercrime
  • PICT2010 Intelligence and Counter Intelligence
  • PICT2012 Modern Warfare
  • PICT2013 Crisis Management and Disaster Relief
  • PICT2015 Terrorism in the 21st Century
  • PICT3015 Security Policy Analysis: Current and Emerging Issues
  • PICT3020 PACE: Ethical Practice in Security Studies

Entry requirements

  • ATAR 80