The bachelors of counter terrorism security and intelligence at Edith Cohen University aims to combine knowledge of national and international security threats with a particular focus on ongoing and contemporary security issues. The course begins with a foundation year covering the main elements of security management, counter-terrorism and intelligence. Students are then able to go on to specialised studies including in intelligence gathering, threat analysis, critical thinking and criminal motivations. Further modules on the degree course include physical security, threat detection systems and information security. There are also modules on surveillance systems, intelligence analysis and radicalism and political extremism. The course aims to train students in a wide range of disciplines related to security, intelligent and terrorism, allowing them to think critically and work collaboratively to recognise security threats. Graduates from the course have gone onto roles as Security Manager, Counter Terrorism Consultant and Strategic Risk Analyst.
For entry to an undergraduate at Edith Cowen University you usually need to have completed secondary education or high school. The University does accept those with prior work experience that is relevant to the area of study.
Yearly fees for the bachelors in counter terrorism security and intelligence at Edith Cowen University are around 10,450 AUD. The university has an extensive database of scholarships and bursaries that can be applied for.