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Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

PICT14M

Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Award:
Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (MPICT)
Admission Requirement:
Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in relevant field; or Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with relevant and significant work experience related to the field of security
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal, External
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 1 year - 1.5 years depending on RPL granted
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 1.5 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 48
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

800 level

Required
4
Terrorism Issues (4)
 
Required
4
Foundations of Modern Intelligence (4)
 
Required
4
Strategic Law Enforcement (4)
 
Required
4
Security I (4)
 
Required
either
or
 
Security II (4)
 
4
Strategic Simulation (4)
 
Required
16cp from
 
Police Leadership and Governance (4)
 
 
Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare (4)
 
 
Research Project (8)
 
 
Methods of Research and Writing (4)
 
 
Architecture of Modern Intelligence (4)
 
 
Internship (4)
 
 
National Security and Counter Terrorism Issues (4)
 
 
Terrorist Support Networks and Operations (4)
 
 
Insurgency and Non-State Security Challenges (4)
 
 
Cyber Crime (4)
 
 
Organised Crime (4)
 
 
International Policing Systems (4)
 
 
The Modern Intelligence Practitioner (4)
 
 
Practice of Modern Intelligence (4)
 
 
Competitive Intelligence (4)
 
 
Supervised Project in Security Studies (4)
 
 
Cyber Security (4)
 
 
Cyber Policing and Intelligence (4)
 
 
Geopolitics and Geostrategy (4)
 
 
Transnational Security (4)
 
 
The Crimes of the Powerful (4)
 
 
Advanced Criminology Theory (4)
 
 
Applied Criminology Practice and Policy (4)
 
 
International Security (4)
 
 
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Proliferation and Control (4)
 
 
Border Security and Migration (4)
 
 
Globalisation and Security (4)
 
 
Asia-Pacific Security (4)
 
 
Humanitarian Intervention and Peacekeeping (4)
 
 
Australia's Strategic and Defence Policy Changing Asia (4)
 
 
Transnational Security in Asia (4)
 
16
Special Topic in Security Studies (4)
 
Required
12
1 specialisation
Specialisations:
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 9 Masters by Coursework Degree
CRICOS Code 083803M
Overview and Aims of the Program The Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism course is designed to equip students with the ability to respond to major security, policing and defence issues both locally and internationally. Students will gain knowledge and understanding in contemporary policing, intelligence, counterterrorism and security studies.
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Graduate Destinations and Employability The graduates gain an understanding of local and regional security issues and competing ideological interests that impact on communities and countries. They develop skills to conduct analysis and assessments at an operational level and policy development at a strategic level.

They find employment with state and federal police services, defence forces, intelligence agencies, border protection and public sector agencies involved in the national security field. There are also opportunities in the private security industry and the cyber security sector.
Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.