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Security in an Age of Risk - PICT111

This unit focusses on non-traditional security threats and challenges. It introduces students to the concepts of securitization and human security. It then assesses a range of non-traditional security threats, addressing the risks and dangers associated with them, as well as discussing ways to manage them. Students will examine areas such as global terrorism, insurgencies, transnational organized crime, the international arms trade, environmental security, population and refugees, poverty and development, global health, energy security and the challenges for Australia. In combination with PICT110, the unit forms the basis for training in security studies.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Voluntary)

Staff Contact(s): Professor Andrew Tan
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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Security Studies and Criminology

Faculty of Arts

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