Postgraduate - UnitAPG5853 - Terrorism and security studies research dissertation - Part 1

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2014 (Day) Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Peter Lentini

Notes

Previously coded PLM5020A

Synopsis

Students enrolled in this unit will have the opportunity to conduct independent, original, in-depth research into a terrorism-related topic of their choice under staff supervision. The unit is intended to develop students' overall research, analytical, conceptual, research and critical problem solving skills. Students will prepare and submit an original 18,000 word research dissertation.

Outcomes

Upon completing this subject students will be able to:

Conduct original research independently
Critically analyse information and exhibit developed and problem solving skills
Undertake sophisticated and critical analysis of conceptual and empirical issues pertaining to terrorism and security studies
Demonstrate sophisticated written communication skills.

Assessment

Written work comprised of an 18,000 word research dissertation: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Peter Lentini

Prerequisites

Students must have completed 48 points of the Master of Counter- Terrorism Studies at 4th level and have achieved a high distinction average, have developed a detailed research proposal, and secured the approval of both a supervisor and the course coordinator to be admitted into this unit.