PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Security Science

Edith Cowan University

Security science is an empirical endeavour seeking to describe analyse explain and counter security and other malevolent centred actor problems in a rigorous and impartial mannerThe universitys focus on security science has been recognised as world leading with scholars within the School of Science educating students on the application of scientific knowledge through the scientific method to diagnose infer about and treat security problems accordant with empirical evidence The Schools research across the domain of security science seeks to add to the security science body of knowledge through empirical research outcomes Security science research at ECU concentrates on Risk Resilience Intelligence and Counterintelligence CyberPhysical security intersection Security technology Corporate security Community security and Crime prevention Surveillance Security education Terrorism and Violent extremism Specific research topics related to the above are developed in conjunction with academic supervisors The School has a range of facilities including a security science laboratory to facilitate research and also places a high emphasis on industry collaborations and government agencies to enhance postgraduate research outcomes and student experience

School of Arts and Humanities

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