POL30020 · Swinburne University of Technology
Critical Security Studies
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This unit develops the conceptual and theoretical frameworks covered in Contemporary Approaches to Security. It covers non-traditional security threats and empirical case studies through new approaches in security studies. Students explore the key critical debates between theoretical schools and analyse emerging and future security threats.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Case Presentation | Individual | 25% |
| Literature Review | Individual | 30% |
| Major Essay | Individual | 45% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.