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Ethical Practice in Security Studies and Criminology

Undergraduate | MAQ-PICX320 | 2019

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Canvas the major ethical, moral and legal paradigms of thought within security studies. Evaluate the ethics of the recourse to war, humanitarian intervention, wartime conduct, interrogation and torture, weapons, intelligence and surveillance

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
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Ethical Practice in Security Studies and Criminology

About this subject

  • By the end of this subject, students should be able to:

    1.  Demonstrate knowledge of the major ethical, moral, and legal paradigms of thought within the field of Security Studies, and apply that knowledge in a considered and appropriate manner to challenging questions of security policy and practice.
    2.  Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate ethical and professional standards expected of those working in the security sector, and apply that knowledge in a considered and appropriate manner.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory of teamwork and project management, and apply that knowledge in a considered and appropriate manner.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of career development and job application strategies, and apply that knowledge in a considered and appropriate manner during the degree of their reflective exercises.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

Others

You should have completed 12 subjects including (6 PICX subjects including PICX310). This subject can be taken as an alternate to PICX312 Dynamic Simulation and Strategic Planning (Capstone).

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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