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Academic Program

Welcome to our Academic Program. The Centre offers rigorous academic programs based on current research, theory and practice. Academic study is available, leading to the progressive awards of Certificate, Diploma or Master on either Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (MPICT) or International Security Studies (MISS). All academic programs are available on campus and via distance education.

For 2008 Course Fees, Enrolment Package , Brochure and Academic advice contact:
PICT Student Services
Tel: +61 2 9850 1421
Fax: +61 2 9850 1440
Email: info@pict.mq.edu.au

Forms:
Application form with course schedule (PDF)
Application form only (PDF)
Re-admissions form (PDF)

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Learning Modes

All of the Centre’s course work academic programs are available in a range of flexible learning modes (on-campus lectures / workshops / seminars, e-learning, flexible entry / attendance times / part-time and full-time).

Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (PICT)

The PGCRM (PICT) is designed to prepare students for research in Policing, Intelligence & Counter Terrorism and Security Studies. It is an essential prerequisite for students who wish to commence an MPhil or PhD and have not previously completed a substantial research project.

Specific minimum requirements:

  • Core of 8 credit points from either PICT809 or both PICT810 and PICT811 or either ISS809 or both ISS810 and ISS811
  • Either PICT812 or ISS812 or, if approved,
  • One of either PICT812, PICT801, PICT802, PICT804, PICT806, PICT816, ISS801, ISS802, ISS803, ISS804, ISS806, ISS808 or ISS816
PGCRM Core Units    
Unit Code Unit Name Unit Delivery Credit Points
PICT809 Research Project  Semester 1 & 2, 2008 8

PICT810

Research Project A (half year)  Semester 1 & 2, 2008 4

PICT811

Research Project B (half year)  Semester 1 & 2, 2008 4
ISS809

Research Project

Semester 1 & 2, 2008 8
ISS810

Research Project A (half year)

Semester 1 & 2, 2008 4
ISS811

Research Project B (half year)

Semester 1 & 2, 2008 4
       

PGCRM Optional Units          
Unit Code Unit Name CP   Unit Code Unit Name CP
PICT801 Theories of Political Violence and Terrorism 4   ISS801 International Security Theory 4
PICT802 Terrorism Issues 4   ISS803 Economic and Resource Security 4
PICT804 International Security and the State 4   ISS806 International Security Law 4
PICT806 Strategic Policing and Intelligence 4   ISS808 Organisations of Global Security 4

PICT812

Methods of Research and Writing  4   ISS812

Methods of Research and Writing

4

PICT816

Internship  4   ISS816

Internship

4