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Advanced Security Studies - PICT851
Since the end of the Cold War the multidisciplinary field of security studies has both broadened in scope and deepened in terms of its engagement with differing theoretical models from the humanities and social sciences. At the same time, socially constructed concepts of human, national and international security have shifted to reflect the new realities of a globalised world in which security challenges have become more complex and at times less amenable to state-centric solutions. Traditional security concerns now interact with non-traditional challenges that demand new solutions. This unit provides the capstone experience for both PICT and MISS Masters degrees, and will provide a framework through with students can critically reflect on their program of study and engage in a major piece of self-directed research into a topic central to their specialisation. In particular, this unit will focus on critically engaging with new and emerging fields of study and theories within security studies, while providing students with the knowledge, skills and training necessary to excel as independent researchers.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Evening - Session 2, North Ryde, Evening S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Ben Schreer |
| Prerequisites: |
16cp in PICT units at 800 level or above including PICT850 and (admission to MPICT or PGDipPICT or GradDipPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or PGDipIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Faculty of Arts |
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